Online Class: Taekwondo Basics

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
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  • 8
    Lessons
  • 20
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 8
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.8
    CEUs
 
 

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.
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Course Lessons

Lesson 1: History and Culture of Taekwondo

This lesson describes the origins of Taekwondo and the different symbols and patterns associated with it. 64 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment A: Historical Background of Taekwondo
  • Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment B: Patterns in Taekwondo
  • Complete Assignment: Introductions
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Review

Lesson 2: Philosophy and Ethics of Taekwondo

This lesson describes how Taekwondo is a physical, mental, and artistic discipline. 35 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: Taekwondo Philosophy and Ethics
  • Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment A: Tenets of Taekwondo
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Review

Lesson 3: What Taekwondo Students Will Typically Learn

This lesson emphasises the importance of Taekwondo training to the mind and body. 35 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment A: Taekwondo Skills and Benefits
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Review

Lesson 4: Warming Up Exercises

This lesson explains how to properly warm up, kick, retain balance, and cardio exercises. 35 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment A: Performing Solid Kick
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Review

Lesson 5: Basic Techniques: What Are They and How They Are Done

This lessons discusses the proper stances and blocks associated with Taekwondo to improve physical and mental abilities. 85 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: Balance and Control in Taekwondo
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment A: Stances Techniques
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment B: Kicking Techniques
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment C: Blocking Techniques
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Review

Lesson 6: From Forms to Competition

This lesson describes the different belt color rankings and the fundamentals of individual and team competitions. 60 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment A: History of Belts
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment B: Bout Procedure
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Review

Lesson 7: Taekwondo Terminology

This lesson translates common Korean phrases for Taekwondo including counting, techniques, and the meaning of the Korean flag. 35 Total Points
  • Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment A: Taekwondo Terms
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Review

Lesson 8: Organizations and Additional Resources

This review gives many additional websites and organizations to receive further information of Taekwondo. 25 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
  • Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment A: Taekwondo Organizations
374
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • History and Culture of Taekwondo
  • Philosophy and Ethics of Taekwondo
  • What Taekwondo Students Will Typically Learn
  • Warming Up Exercises
  • Basic Techniques
  • From Forms to Competition
  • Taekwondo Terminology
  • Organizations and Additional Resources
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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