Class Syllabus: Taekwondo Basics
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Course Description
Taekwondo, also commonly written Tae Kwon Do, is a centuries- old discipline for health, relaxation, meditation and self-defense. It can be learned by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. Through practice, one finds a greater sense of well-being as well as improved concentration.
Physically, Taekwondo will help you control your weight, tone your body, and improve your cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Your body will have more energy, and your physical strength, flexibility and coordination will improve as well. Taekwondo will also help you maintain good mental health by giving you a positive way of releasing everyday stress and tension. You can release some of that pent up hostility and frustration in a morally acceptable and productive manner. The end result is a healthier mind along with a healthier body.
This course offers information from stretching to increase flexibility through training and competition. Although each Taekwondo club or school will be different, a Taekwondo student can typically expect to take part in most or all of the following:
- Learning the techniques and curriculum of Taekwondo
- Both anaerobic and aerobic workout, including stretching
- Self-defense techniques
- Poomse, or patterns (also called forms) -- either tul, hyung, palgwe, or taeguk
- Kyorugi (Sparring), including 3,2 and 1 step-sparring and/or free-style, arranged, point, hoshinsul and much more
- Relaxation exercises
- Breaking (using techniques to break boards for testing, training & martial arts demonstrations)
- Exams to progress to the next rank
- A focus on mental & ethical discipline, justice, etiquette, respect, and self confidence.
Course Requirements
Anyone who's interested in learning about Taekwondo and how to exercise, train and compete is welcome to enroll in this class. This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Goals
· The origins of Taekwondo and the different symbols and patterns associated with it.
· How Taekwondo is a physical, mental, and artistic discipline.
· The importance of Taekwondo training to the mind and body.
· How to properly warm up, kick, retain balance, and cardio exercises.
· The proper stances and blocks associated with Taekwondo to improve physical and mental abilities.
· The different belt color rankings and the fundamentals of individual and team competitions.
· Common Korean phrases for Taekwondo including counting, techniques, and the meaning of the Korean flag.
Course Materials
No books will be required. Several recommended resources are listed in the classroom lesson and netlink area.
Grading Policy
At the end of each lesson will be at least one writing assignment and a lesson review quiz based on the lesson material. A percentage grade will be given based on point accumulation.
Course Topics
Ø Lesson 1: History and Culture of Taekwondo
Ø Lesson 2: Philosophy and Ethics of Taekwondo
Ø Lesson 3: What Taekwondo Students Will Typically Learn
Ø Lesson 4: Warming Up Exercises
Ø Lesson 5: Basic Techniques: What Are They and How They Are Done
Ø Lesson 6: From Forms to Competition
Ø Lesson 7: Taekwondo Terminology
Ø Lesson 8: Organizations and Additional Resources
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