Years 5 & 6

This week, the senior class had their second lesson with Muhktar at the Palace Martial Arts studio in Hamilton.  In our writing sessions this week, the students chose to write either a recount of the sessions or short information report about Taekwondo.  More reports/recounts will be in next week's newsletter

Tae Kwon Do by Jack QUINN

When we first got to Tae Kwon Do, we had to take off our shoes and socks so we wouldn’t kick and hurt anyone. Then we learnt three stances the first one ‘ready stance, attention stance and horse-riding stance’.

When we got on to the mat, we had to run to our partner which was on the other side of us and give them a high five. Then we had to stop in the middle and do rocket jumps, you had to jump into the air and clap three times. 

Then we did the frog kick it was hard at first but then I got the hang of it. Over the two lessons I had fun and learnt a lot about Tae Kwon Do.

Tae Kwon Do By Darcy

The Origin Of Taekwondo 

Taekwondo was developed during the 1940s and 1950s by various Korean martial artists as a blend of the indigenous Korean fighting styles.

Belt Levels

Taekwondo’s Belt System has been an important part of Taekwondo tradition since the 1940s. Students are honored with belts and ranks for being disciplined, skilled, and dedicated to their art.

Olympic Standards 

Each fighter attempts to knockout their opponent or score points by landing blows on their opponent's torso or head. Kicks are allowed to both to the torso and head, whilst punches are only allowed to the body. Below the waist is not a permitted target.

Fun Facts About Taekwondo

The literal meaning of Tae Kwon Do is the way of the hand and feet. The President of South Korea Helped Unify the Country's Martial Arts.

Taekwondo By Holly Lewis 

Competitions 

Australian Taekwondo events create opportunities to move from Club to State, National and International competitions, even all the way up to the Olympic levels.

What is Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a sport to teach all about self defense self control. Taekwondo originated from Korea. There are eight belts in Taekwondo, the first being white, which you receive when you first start training. The other belts are yellow, blue, red, red/black, Cho Dan Bo, black/white and black belt.  

3 Steps -These show that you are showing respect and ready for anything.

1. Bow to your opponent
2. Ready stance
3. Horse riding stance

In Taekwondo self control is really important you need to be able to respect others and your self learn to control your emotions.

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