Taekwondo is a Military Martial Art that originates from South Korea, the primary focus is on using kicks to keep your opponent at distance and out of punching range. Taekwondo is an Olympic Sport and is the No1 martial art in the world in terms of practitioners.
Korean Terminology
Below you can find all of the Korean terminology used during grading, the following is translated directly from the Sylabus. Yellow belt Horse stance: juchoom sugi front punch: baro chirugi Front stance low block: ap-koobi- ara makki Low block reverse punch: ara-makki- bandai chirugi Inner block reverse punch: momtong an makki- bandai chirugi Outer block...
Choosing the right Club
Before joining any club it’s important to make sure that it’s right for you. First you should check that the Coach is a legitimate Black Belt and that they are registered with a governing organisation (don’t take their word for it, check for yourself), if you are sending your child make sure they have a...
The Taekwondo Journey
Taekwondo is a journey of self-improvement where you will notice quickly that your overall health improves. During the first year you will feel more confident in all aspects of your daily life and as you progress towards your Black Belt you will have a better understanding of your thoughts and emotions and the world around...