Taekwondo Winkfield

Taekwondo is quite physically demanding, which means it may be considered more suitable for the younger rather than the older generation in Winkfield. Its teachings of self-discipline and respect for others make it particularly good for children. Older adults who are not all that fit and active might find it a tad too taxing. Carrying their Taekwondo experience through into older adulthood should not however be a problem for those who start when they are younger. The less agile of you might find that Tai Chi which is a bit softer is more suitable.

Based largely around kicking moves and manoeuvres like head-height kicks, jumping/spinning kicks and rapid kicking styles, Taekwondo was formulated from the practices of different martial arts, by a number of Seoul martial arts experts in new schools known as "Kwans" in the 1940's and 1950's. These "Kwans" were given the names Changmu Kwan, Jido Kwan, Chungdo Kwan, Mooduk Kwan and Songmu Kwan.

Since the Sydney Olympic Games in the year 2000, Taekwondo has been an Olympic sport. This has added to its popularity all over the world with some sixty million people actively taking part in classes. And it is by joining a Taekwondo class or club that you can commence your journey of mastering this fascinating martial art.

For a lot of people in Winkfield, it is the self-defence element of Taekwondo which has the most appeal. And in these times of increased violence, particularly in town and city centres, it is no surprise that this aspect features high up on people's priority lists. It is a primary element of Taekwondo that you are able to gain more confidence in your ability to defend yourself and at the same time learn to respect other people and practice self-restraint.

Whilst it will instill you with confidence being aware that you have those self-defence skills tucked away inside you, the odds are that you will never be required to use them outside of an organized Taekwondo class.

Your First Taekwondo Class

If you have booked your first class but have never tried Taekwondo before, you will be wondering what to expect. The following will give you an illustration, but this will vary subject to which Winkfield school you go to. A warm up of 15 to 20 minutes to increase your heart rate and reduce any stiffness in the muscles, some technical training which will involve learning some stances, hand attacks, kicks and blocking techniques, a look at some forms, a look at sparring including movement, timing and attack targeting, and to round off a warm down to prevent muscle spasms and cramping,

Everyone who is a registered member of a Taekwondo class in Winkfield or anywhere else in the United Kingdom, is also required to join British Taekwondo, which is the regulating body of the sport. You can get loads of information about safe practices, coaches and referees, members and clubs, safeguarding and equality, news, beginning a new club, events, coaching courses, first aid, and more, by visiting British Taekwondo's website.

Taekwondo - The Benefits

When you are getting started with Taekwondo classes in Winkfield you'll be wanting to get some benefits to make the entire adventure worthwhile. So let us look at a few of the many positive benefits that you might gain from doing and learning Taekwondo. Empower your body and mind by way of increased mental discipline and physical co-ordination, Teach you self-defence by coaching you to identify scenarios in which self-defence could be necessary, and empowering you to manipulate these kinds of situations to your advantage, Build up your confidence by motivating you to take control of your life and succeed, Lessen stress and anxiety by doing deep breathing exercises, Develop discipline by extensively schooling your mind and body in the concepts and tactics of Taekwondo, Enhance concentration and self-esteem by elevating both mental and physical powers, Increase flexibility, agility and stamina through intensive cardiovascular work-outs.

Taekwondo Kicks

There are loads of different Taekwondo kicks, listed here are just a few of them: Push Kick, Roundhouse Kick, Side Kick, Back Kick, Hook or Whip Kick, Axe Kick, Front Kick, Crescent Kick. Blocks: To defend against the numerous hand attacks and kicks there are an equally diverse range of "blocks" (Makgi). They are held in particular positions and employ the hands with parts of the arm. Every "block" can be merged with a kick or punch to create a counter-attack, and each is meant for a specific attack. The most important Taekwondo "blocks" include: Palm Block, Upper Block, Low Block, Single Forearm Block, Knife Hand Block, Double Forearm Block, Double Knife Hand Block, Nine Block and Rising Block.

Taekwondo Belts (Ranking)

In Taekwondo there's not really any form of standardisation with regards to grades and belts. It is all depending on what style you're reviewing, since there are such a diversity of Taekwondo styles and rules. They are however, usually separated into 2 groups "junior" or "colour" belts and "senior" or "black" belts. The junior/colour ranks range from white to red, with anything from 8 to 12 ranks, whilst the black/senior belts generally have nine grades.

Taekwondo Beginners Classes

Learners starting out on their Taekwondo experience in Winkfield will at first register for a beginners class. Beginners classes are awesome, as there are no serious demands and everything's carried out at a slow, relaxed pace. Learning and having fun are the principal objectives initially and students who are having fun are inclined to learn a lot faster and absorb more of what they are being shown. Even Taekwondo masters started out as inexperienced novices, so take that initial step and you never know where you'll end up!

Conclusion

We can pretty confidently guarantee that if you participate in Taekwondo you are going to gain more confidence, make new friends and improve your fitness. If that's all you take away from it, then that is amazing, and you can call it an achievement! We're not all vying to be Jade Jones's or Lutalo Muhammad's, but those of you who are, have to start with the first step. Good luck on your adventure!