Taekwondo Training

 Taekwondo Training

There is no such thing as perfect technique in any martial art. Students regardless of age, ability, and grade should strive for better technique and a martial art mentality. This attitude is what is known as MuDo what literally translates to ‘spirit of the martial art.’

Every Master, irrespective of type of martial art, has a different method of teaching. By looking at a particular student you can tell which club they belong to because of their technique. In Kim Chung Do Kwan we are honoured to learn from Grand Master Kim Yong Ho, 9^th Dan, and President of The World Taekwonmudo Academy (WTA), who has a unique style of teaching.

            However, all martial arts have near identical foundations and objectives; to strive for better technique and to understand and put into practice breathing control, technique, stances, posture, power, focus, reaction force and etiquette.

            This website is for not only Taekwondo practitioners but for all martial artists to try and gain a little more knowledge and strive for improved technique in their chosen field.  

Brief Explanation Of Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a martial art originating from the days of tribal communities on the Koreaea Peninsula. It was developed amongst the tribes as a means of preserving their own life and race as well as building both physical and mental strength.

            Literally translated Tae Kwon Do means ‘the way of the fist and foot.’ The most important part of the word is ‘Do’ as this translated means ‘the correct way.’ Learning to kick and punch are only physical attributes. By practicing Do and the principles of Taekwondo, students become overall martial artists both physically and mentally. Hence, Tae Kwon DO, Kim Chung DO Kwan, Mu DO, Pal Chung DO, Do has relevance in everything we learn.

Taekwondo if learnt correctly is a very technical martial art which results in students learning how to generate maximum power in relation to their size and build. Although Tae kwon do practitioners perform a lot of upper body techniques such as blocking and striking, what differentiates Taekwondo from other martial arts is its superior kicking techniques. However, depending on age and ability not everyone is expected to have superior kicking skill. Tkd is truly for anyone who wants to practice.

Choosing A Taekwondo Instructor

A good instructor is there to encourage and guide you, pass on their knowledge and help you progress correctly in the martial art.

The student/instructor relationship is one of complete trust and loyalty therefore it is vital that if you are to get the most out of your training that you choose an experienced taekwondo instructor who suits you and who is correctly qualified. If you are to continue training for a long period of time you want an instructor who understands how to develop your full potential.

When you are first looking for a club it is often nothing more than luck where you end up going mostly depending on location, convenience and price. However, it is well worth doing your research and trying to find the best taekwondo club in the area.

Tips for finding the best taekwondo club for you:

• If you find a club that you think may be suitable check out information on their website and talk to the instructor about what exactly the taekwondo club has to offer.
• Find out the size of the club and if they are a member of an association. Being a member of a larger taekwondo association can have added benefits such as class of competitions and opportunities available for education.
• Always check the taekwondo instructor’s qualifications including amount of time they have been training and amount of time instructing . Like anything you want to learn the more experienced the instructor the better.
• When dealing with juniors always ask for the instructor’s CRB (police check) certificate which is required to teach youngsters.Taekwondo instructors should also hold an official Governing Body Instructor’s Certificate which includes child protection modules. It is the instructor’s discretion to hold a First Aid Certificate.
• Always take your time when choosing a club and allow time to watch the structure of the taekwondo lesson and how the instructor interacts with the students before joining.
• Don’t just join a club because of price. Sometimes the cheaper the lesson fee the more inexperienced the  instructor. Saying that this is not always the case. The best way to find out is to take note of the tip above.

Different instructors use different methods to teach and it is important that you find the right one either for yourself or your child. Take your time and do your research. You don’t want to find that you made the wrong choice further on down the line. If you are ever in doubt then continue your search. A bad instructor or taekwondo club could have negative rewards instead of positive.

If you are looking for a Taekwondo club in County Durham  . I am a 4th dan and belong to the Kimchungdo club .I teach taekwondo at Bishop Auckland, Darlington ,Newton Aycliffe and Wolsingham during the week . Private taekwondo lessons can also be arranged if preferred email me  .

Remember  Kimchungdo Co Durham area

                                        Taekwondo Poomsae

 Pal Jung Do Poomsae are a new set of Taekwondo Poomsae created by the World  Taekwonmudo  Academy (WTA) based on the principles of oriental philosophy and medicine. The series of eight Poomsae are intended to improve breathing control; therefore health, technique, stepping skills and balance.

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