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Swindon Taekwondo – Outline of training |
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Outline
of Training
Under
Construction
TaeKwon-Do training includes:
Floor work: various hand and leg
blocks/sweeps/strikes performed in the lines.
Patterns: sequences of attack and defence
against an imaginary opponent enabling full power techniques.
Self-defence: releases, locks and counter
strikes to practice so that they become instinctive reactions.
Set sparring: varying degrees of set
moves which enable the student to develop reactions, timing, distancing and
focus.
Free sparring: semi-contact sparring with
protective equipment worn, in tournaments this is TaeKwonDo’s sporting side.
Breaking: adults perform breaking
techniques on boards designed to break when correct technique and power is
applied.
Pad work: kick shields and pads are used
to enable full power kicking and punching.
Exercises & Stretching: Various
Warm-up exercises and stretches to tone the body and prevent injury.
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