syllabus of tae kwon do

SPARRING Club sparring and competition sparring (optional). All matches are semi-contact with full safety equipment worn to aviod risk of injury. The pace is fast and furious. It has been described as the most visually breathtaking sport since chariot racing. Winners are decided from a point stop system with referees constantly monitoring the bout to keep strick control on contact.

PATTERNS Concentration, techinque, skill, balance, dynamics and elegance are just a few requirements needed to perform these sequences of prearranged movements against imaginary opponents.

SELF DEFENCE This is taught from the very first lesson with pre-arranged movements against real opponents being introduced as the student progresses. This helps your confidence if you are unfortunate enough to find yourself in a dangerous situation.

TERMINOLOGY AND THEORY Many martial arts these days have become very westernised and the importance of theory has been abandoned by many styles. With the T.A.G.B the theory is very important. We believe that you should know what you are doing and why. This is apparent in the early stages of your training when we tell you why you are doing the exercises and what they have been developed for.

DESTRUCTION This section is strictly for the higher grade adult students involving the breaking of boards with their bare hands and feet, displaying a high level of discipline and skill in this event.

 

the art of tae kwon do
Tae Kwon Do is derived from serveral martial arts with it's main influence being karate. Literally translated Tae is to kick or smash with feet. Kwon means to intercept or strike with the hands and Do is the way or art. Thus Tae Kwon Do is to use the hands and feet to swiftly overcome an attacker.

 

 

Tae Kwon Do - what is it
you and tae kwon do
MEN Tae kwon do will improve your fitness, flexibillity and most of all your confidence. It will help to control and channel your aggression should the need arise. Right from the first lesson you will start developing a whole new range of skills and capabillities with the opportunity to realise self achievement.

WOMEN More and more women are turning to martial arts in order to protect themselves from an ever increasing violent world. Tae Kwon Do is a superb form of self defence and also a great way to keep fit and trim, it is safe, practical and most of all enjoyable.

CHILDREN Self confidence tends to be a major downfall of many children. Children who aquire self confidence at an early age are far more likely to succeed in their adult ambitions. Tae Kwon Do is arguably the best way of instilling confidence into children and at the same time emphasises the importance of respect and discipline. As a result of the fast and exciting nature of Tae Kwon Do there are thousands of children participating in the UK.

EVERYONE You will be suprised at the lack of co-ordination and control you can have over your own body, as this only becomes apparent when you start to learn some of our techniques. Tae Kwon Do techniques have been scientifically delveloped to enable you to understand the control and co-ordination you can have over your body. As well as the improvement in your well being we also aim to improve your social life, as we hold many events during the year, from training camps, to discos and charity events. This enables the students who begin on their own to meet people and make many new friends.

Therefore the benefits of TAGB Tae Kwon Do will improve you
MENTALLY - PHYSICALLY AND SOCIALLY
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