TAE KWON DO BEGINNERS
Club Information
On this page you will find some helpful information for you to get started in the martial art of Tae kwon do. Your first lesson is free and all you need to wear is loose fitting bottoms and a t-shirt. If you continue with your training, you will need a licence, which will cost you £15 for the year. Gradings happen every 3 months up to blue belt then every 6 months and they cost £16. It is recommended that you purchase your suit about 3 weeks into your training, Please speak to the instructor of the club.
Fees
Training fees are paid monthly either £15 for one lesson a week or £29 for two lessons a week. They are paid by standing order - PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT AGREEMENT AND CAN BE CANCELLED AT ANY TIME. If you wish to pay cash then please speak to the instructor.
TAE KWON DO BACKGROUND
About Tae Kwon Do...
Tae Kwon Do originates from Korea and is a modern adaptation of an ancient form of unarmed combat.
The word "Tae" means to jump or kick with your feet; "Kwon" is a fist, and therefore means to punch or destroy with your hands or fists; and "Do" is an art or way. Combining these three words, Tae Kwon Do is a martial art that practises both hand and foot techniques. Tae Kwon Do involves self-defence, free-style sparring, traditional moves and techniques, patterns and line-work.
In Tae Kwon Do there are five tenets.
Courtesy, Integrity, Perservence, Self Control and Immoditable sprit.
When you start practising Tae Kwon Do, you would be taught a mixture of styles of techniques including basic punching, kicking, Traditional techniques and self-defence, to name but a few.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
MAKING A PROPER FIST
From an open hand position roll the fingers tightly towards the palm, then using a little pressure place the thumb on the forefinger. A good exercise to get your fingers loose is to practice squeezing a squash ball tightly in your hand, after continued use your fists will form properly.Please follow the guide below:
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Hand is extended. |
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Roll your fingers so your finger nails are over the base of your fingers. |
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Continue rolling your fingers towards the center of your palm. |
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Secure your fist by placing your thumb perpendicularly over your first two fingers. |
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For your fist to be in a strong position make sure the back of your hand is flat. |
Three points to remember when making a fist are:
1. Don't leave any air in the fist
2. Clench tightly on impact
3. Don't bend the wrist Contact with the front inner two knuckles.
PERFORMING A FRONT KICK
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From fighting stance. Lift your back leg with your knee moving in a upwards motion towards your chest (this is called chambering the leg). |
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Then kick out your leg towards the target. |
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You are to make contact with the ball of the foot. |
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After kicking, bend your leg back towards your knee. |
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Place your foot on the ground and get back into fighting stance |
