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Taekwondo is a martial art that in today's form of self defence has evolved by combining many different styles of martial arts that existed in Korea over the last 2,000 years and some martial arts styles from countries that surround Korea.
Popularity
Since Modern-day Taekwondo's official birth on April 11, 1955, its development as a sport has been rapid. Over 30 million people practice Taekwondo in more than 156 countries.
Location
There are over a 120 clubs throughout the United Kingdom and is a growing sport among all walks of life, young and old, male or female.
Age
Like most Martial Arts this is open to all age groups and usually mixed classes.
Ability
The ability to carry out the art of Taekwondo is categorized into four elements or sections those being:- Performance training excellence Fun & Fitness Self-Confidence Self-Defense Which outlines and explains the needs requred.
Description
Taekwondo incorporates the abrupt linear movements of Karate and the flowing, circular patterns of Kung-fu with native kicking techniques. Over fifty typically Chinese circular hand movements can be identified in modern Taekwondo. A few of the earlier martial arts styles that contributed to Taekwondo are: T'ang-su, Taek Kyon, also known as Subak, Tae Kwon, Kwonpup and Tae Kwonpup. There are also influences from Judo, Karate, and Kung-fu.
Dedication
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art practiced all over the world. Its popularity stems from many reasons. Virtually everyone who is involved with this art agrees that it is an outstanding way to improve physical fitness, mental focus, and self-discipline. Children who study taekwondo often exhibit greater motivation dedication and increased self-esteem. Besides these benefits, participants can train for competition and learn effective self-defense techniques.
Potential
Potential of Taekwondo abounds in self and the self's ability with confidence and determination being built into the student that will reflect positively in daily life.
Closely
Related Activities
Gymnastics, relative self esteem exercises, and confidence boosting alleviating stress and other conditions related to today's living. Are closely linked activities to the sport.
Further
Reading
There are a wealth of books available for reading, some clubs even have their own news letter.
Cost
There is great variation in costs between clubs for membership, tuition and annual fees. Never part with any money or sign any contracts that legally bind you to a membership for any period of time on your first lesson. Find out additional costs with doing the martial arts - and ask about uniforms - gradings - student licence's - insurance - yearly membership fee's, joining fee's and kit that you may need to use within the club i.e. sparring kit or anything else that you may need.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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