Horse Stance Drills In Taekwondo

In your training journey towards black belt in Taekwondo, you will perform many drills that are intended to strengthen your muscles, improve balance and your posture.  In days gone by, martial arts instructors would require students to hold the horse stance for many hours as a test of endurance.

But aside from proving that you can withstand holding the horse stance for long periods, this posture which is usually held while practicing punches and blocks, it also helps to build focus and concentration as well as better breathing.

Watch this video below for a demonstration of horse stance.

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Epic Taekwondo Moments on Video

Taekwondo is a serious sport which requires many years of intense training to be a top competitor.  And, there is a reason that Taekwondo, Karate, Kung Fu and the like are called martial arts.  Those who become experts in their field  become true physical artists as demonstrated by this compilation of videos which displays the amazing things these athletes can do.

If you are new to martial arts or are thinking about getting started with training in Taekwondo, we hope this video will inspire you rather than intimidate you.  Like anything, becoming an expert martial artists requires you to take your first step at the beginner level and with regular practice and dedication, you to may one day be able to perform some of these amazing physical feats.

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To get started on your martial arts journey, contact D’Souza Martial Arts Academy in Waterloo and try a Taekwondo class for free to see if it’s for you.  Check out our class schedule, we have many classes running through the week and on Saturday mornings as well. 

 

Demo of Sitting Stretches in Taekwondo

As with any sport or exercise, it is important to warm up before you work out.  The same is true of Taekwondo.  In a typical class, the instructor will have students warm up with some cardio first which may consist of running around the gym or some kind of running game.  Then, the instructor will have you perform a series of stretches to help prevent injuries during class.

You may also performs a series of stretches at the end of class to help with releasing any lactic acid build up in your muscles from your work out.  In the video below, you will see a demo of some typical sitting stretches that may be performed in a Taekwondo class.

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Taekwondo Sparring Step Forward Step Back Technique

In Taekwondo sparring you are either using attack or defensive movements.  Being able to step forward or backward strategically will allow you to execute your movements more effectively.  In Taekwondo, we are taught a method of doing this so that you will not lose your balance and can reduce the chance of any injury as well as be more likely to score points during sparring sessions.

The video demonstration below shows how and when you can use the step forward or step backward technique.   These steps will come much more naturally to you after attending classes for a while because, these stances are practiced over and over again.

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Taekwondo Axe Kicking Video Demonstration

In Taekwondo there are a variety of defensive and attack maneuvers that you will learn.  Kicking is a very big part of Taekwondo training and one  of the first kicks you will learn is an axe kick.  Typically, you will practice the axe kick with your instructor or a partner who is holding a kicking pad.  Practicing the axe kick not only builds your ability to execute it properly but it also builds up your stamina and your muscle strength particularly in your thighs but also the muscles in your backside.

Below you can view a short video demonstration on how to perform an axe kick.

If you’re interested in learning more about Taekwondo then your best option is to join a club near you.  In Waterloo, you can drop by D’Souza Martial Arts Academy and try a free class or call  519-725-5550 for more information.  Ms. Charlotte has been teaching classes for more than 10 years and is a 3rd degree black belt.