Normally
the greatest barrier to starting a new hobby, in particular martial
arts, is the fear of the unknown and uncertainty of something new!
In our classes we refer to it as 'Fright
Night SYNDROME' where possible new members are anxious
about starting due to the perception of their first session being
singled out, not made welcome and, in a lot of martial arts, like
being placed in an army boot camp! Our classes are quite the opposite
in that we deliver them in view of ensuring all members, families
and friends feel welcome and their needs/goals are met, in what really
does become a most satisfying pass-time.
As
you will instantly become aware, our instructors are very friendly
and keen to help you achieve and get the most out of what you do.
Everyone has to start somewhere and to coin the old chinese proverb
- 'every great journey starts with a small step', - even chief instructor
Mr John Swift tied a white belt around his waist once!
Feel
Free to browse the 'Testimonials' section of our website to see what
others have to say about our group!
What is Taekwondo?
Taekwondo
literally mean 'foot' 'hand' 'way or art' and was originally deigned
for the Korean armed forces. It has evolved into a well-rounded martial
art offering something for almost everyone - realistic self-defence,
fitness, stress relief, building of self confidence, social elements
and much more!
What
do you do in class?
Our
Taekwondo classes offer a wide variety of aspects and our sessions offer
a different workout week to week. Generally they include all the traditional
aspects of I.T.F. Taekwondo - self-defence, patterns, semi-contact sparring,
as well as the modern day C.V. and fitness work of pad and bag training.
Do
I need to be fit to do Taekwondo?
Not
necessarily, in fact a lot of people actually join Taekwondo to get
fit! In parts, fitness does help but the instructors know that everyone
is different and always try to ensure students push themselves where
they can in attempt to attain higher and better personal levels and
goals.
Are
there people my age doing Taekwondo?
Probably,
we have students as young as 4 1/2 up to 65 years training with us!
Do
I have to wear those scary white pyjamas?
The
uniform we wear is called a dobok and it is part of the tradition and
etiquette of our martial art. It also ensures all those who start are
equal and eliminates any initial perceived image of elitism.
How
long will it take me to get to black belt?
It
takes a minimum of 3 1/2 years to get to black belt with us but it is
dependent on your training, progress and development. There are plenty
of other optional shorter term targets along the journey such as competitions,
seminars, training courses - first aid and instructors to name a few,
and also other coloured belts!
How
do I start?
Phone
one of the numbers below to book your place or join us on a training
night and the instructors will welcome you in for you FREE introduction
class! Alternatively, feel free to email us via the highlighted link
at the top of the page!
We
look forward to seeing you in class!
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For
more details contact 01562 827437
www.its-taekwondo.co.uk
VERVE
MA students are excelling on the competitive scene ... to check out the
league tables click on the link below!
N.B.
- Up and coming events are viewable online in the events calendar.