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dimanche 9 octobre 2016

taekwondo




Taekwon-Do is a Korean art of self-defense. Contrary to the teachings of many of my fellow master instructors, practitioners and predecessors, Taekwondo did not originate thousands of years ago in ancient Korea. Rather, Taekwondo is a collection of similar unarmed martial arts techniques and foundations created by a number of Korean Grandmasters, including General Choi Hong Hi, when they returned to Korea from Japan following World War II. While in Japan, these Grandmasters learned Karate-Do (meaning way of China Hand or way of Empty Hand) and the techniques they learned formed the basis for a new martial art. On April 11, 1955, General Choi, then a general in the South Korean army, began to unify and systemize these related martial arts disciplines by giving Taekwondo its name and its beginnings. In 1961, General Choi became the first President of the Korea Tae Kwon Do Association, and until his death in 2002, he worked tirelessly and selflessly in the promotion of Taekwondo and in the scientific advancement of Taekwondo techniques.

Below you can find a more detailed list of the highlights of the development of martial arts on the Korean peninsula from ancient times until the present. As you will see, Taekwondo is not a martial art that was developed by one single person, nor can it be traced back to any one individual. Instead, Taekwondo is a discipline that has scientifically developed into a system of various theories, terminology, techniques, methods, rules and spiritual foundations. As a result, the discipline, or the Way, can be constantly improved upon by its senior practitioners and instructors. This flexibility allows my fellow teachers and I to teach the fundamentals of Taekwondo to new generations, and the next generation of teachers can in turn teach the Way of Taekwondo to following generations, in each case adapting Taekwondo to the changing times and students, while remaining true to the founding tenets. I consider Taekwondo to be a living art of self-defense that will continue to evolve for years to come.

It is an unfortunate reality that martial arts are often attributed to a single person or claimed by a particular nation. This usually results from the selfishness of individuals or the nationalism of governments, with something to gain by claiming that they practice the original or pure form of a particular martial art. In particular, dictatorships are prone to these types of claims. However, teachers of Taekwondo and other martial arts need to do their part to correct these misnomers by teaching their students the history of their particular style of martial arts. It is important that students be taught the truth about the fundamentals of the martial arts that they study, in order to get the most out of their training. It helps no one if instructors try to make martial arts the product of one nation or try to imbue martial arts with mythological backgrounds and lineages of thousands of years.

The following highlights the history of martial arts on the Korean Peninsula:

751 A.D.: At Sok Kul Temple, a statute of Kumgang Yuksa, a famous warrior, was erected in a martial arts fighting stance in a small Buddhist cave during the reign of King Hye-Gong (742-762).

935 to 1392: During the Koryo Dynasty, the fighting art Taek Kyon was founded

1147 to 1170: Soo Bak Ki is believed to have peaked in popularity. This was during the reign of King Uljong. Some historians believe that it was during this period that nei-chia or nae-gong (internal kung-fu) and wai-chia or wae-gong (external kung-fu) was introduced in Korea. This time period corresponds to China's Sung and Ming Dynasties.

1392 to 1907: Yi Dynasty. Some historians of Karate believe that envoys from Okinawa learned Soo Bak Ki from mainland China and introduced it to Okinawa. A book on Soo Bak Ki was published during the Yi Dynasty to act as a training aid for the military.

1921 to 1945: Karate (also known as Do-Te or Okinawa-Te). During the years of Japanese occupation in Korea, the practice of fighting arts was banned.

1936: The concept of "Do" was introduced and "Karate" became "Karate-Do."

1945: Korea is liberated from the Japanese. Quite a few Koreans (e.g. Choi Hong Hi, Ro Byong Jik, Lee Won Kook and more), who practiced Karate in Japan, brought their martial arts training back to Korea after World War II.

In 1945, the first organization to teach martial arts in Korea, Cho Sun (Korean) Yeon Moo Kwan, which was to influence Taekwondo, was formed. Judo, Karate-Do, Gom-Do (swordsmanship), Kwon Bop (Chuan-Fa in Chinese and Kenpo in Japanese) were taught.

1945 to 1955: Taekwondo Kwans (associations) were formed: Chun Do Kwan, Ji Do Kwan, Moo Duk Kwan, Oh Do Kwan, Chang Chung Kwan, Kang Duk Won and Song Moo Kwan. The name Taekwondo was created on April 11, 1955. For ten years, however, Taekwondo was also called Gong Soo Do (meaning empty hand), Tang Soo Doo (meaning Chinese hand) and Soo Bak Do (meaning fighting hand).

1961: The Korea Tae Kwon Do Association was founded, recognizing the nine Kwans. It then changed it name on September 16, 1961 to the Korea Tae Soo Do Association and then changed back to the Korea Tae Kwon Do Association on August 5, 1965.

1962: On June 20, the Korea Athletic Union recognized Taekwondo as one of its national competitions.

1964: On September 3, Taekwondo was officially recognized by the Korean Athletic Union as a national event with seven weight categories.

1966: The International Taekwondo Federation was founded.

1971: The International Taekwondo Federation reached 67 countries.

1972: The Kukkiwon was founded.

1973: On May 28, the World Taekwondo Federation was founded. The First World Taekwondo championship at the Kukkiwon was held. By then, Taekwondo was being practiced in 108 countries and 200 instructors were teaching in schools around the world.

1980: The International Taekwondo Federation introduces Taekwondo to Poland, the former Soviet Union and North Korea.

1994: Taekwondo becomes an official Olympic event.

The growth of Taekwondo around the world from 1955 until now has been astronomical. As a result, in 1994 Taekwondo was recognized by the International Olympic Committee as an official Olympic event and in 2000 it debuted as a medal sport at the Sydney Olympic Games. The true Grandmasters of Taekwondo around the world deserve wide recognition for their untiring efforts in the promotion of Taekwondo, and credit for the tremendous success and acceptance Taekwondo has received.
However, Olympic fame is not Taekwondo's primary purpose. Perhaps traditional original Taekwondo may be better for the future.
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Taegeuk Pal Jang


Taegeuk Pal Jang

OK let's get into Taegeuk 8.
  • Taegeuk pal jang is the only one of the taegeuk taekwondo patterns that starts with a move forwards. Step forwards with your left leg into back stance. Do a double mid section guarding block with closed fists.
  • Shift from back stance to front stance and do a right mid section punch.
  • Do a jump front kick with a key-hup. Land in left front stance and as you land do a left inner middle block.
  • Keep your feet where they are and do a double mid section punch right then left.
  • Step forward into right front stance and do a right mid section punch.
  • Swivel on your right foot. Bring your left foot round behind you so that you 90' to your left. You end up in front stance with your right foot in front but your head is turned to face the opposite way to the stance.
  • As you complete the turn do a left low block and a right high section outer forearm block.
  • Now slowly turn your body to the left keeping your feet where they are so you end up in left front stance. Do a slow right upset punch.
  • Step your left foot across in front of your right to land briefly in cross stance before stepping your right foot out into left front stance. Again turn to face your back foot.
  • As you complete the step do a right low block and a left high section outer forearm block.
  • Now slowly turn your body to the right, keeping your feet where they are so you end up in right front stance. Do a slow left upset punch.
  • Swivel on your left foot, and take your right foot round to the left 90' to end up in back stance. Do a double knife hand block as you turn.
  • Change into front stance and do a right mid section punch.
  • Do a right front kick bring your foot back to where it was, step back one pace with your left foot and sink into cat stance (right foot in front). Do a right palm block.
  • Swivel on your right foot 90' to your left and sink into cat stance- left foot in front. Do a mid section double knife hand block.
  • Do a front kick with your left leg and step down into front stance. Do a right mid section punch.
  • Bring you left leg back into cat stance and do a left palm block.
  • Turn 180' to your right into cat stance (right foot in front). Do a right mid section double knife-hand block.
  • Do a front kick with your right leg and step down into front stance. Do a left mid section punch.
  • Bring you right leg back into cat stance and do a right palm block.
  • Swivel on your left foot, turn 90' to your right into back stance and do a twin forearm low section block.
  • Turn 180' to your right into cat stance (right foot in front). Do a right mid section double knife-hand block.
  • Do a left front kick but don't land it. Then do a jumping right front kick and key-hup. Land in right front stance and do a right inner middle block.
  • Keep your feet where they are and do a left then right mid section double punch.
  • Swivel on your right foot and turn 270' to your left into back stance do a left mid section single knife hand block.
  • Step into left front stance and do a right elbow strike. Then a right back fist strike and then a left mid section punch.
  • Turn 180' to your right into back stance and do a right single knife hand mid section block.
  • Step into right front stance and do a left elbow strike. Then do a left back fist strike and a right mid section punch


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Stretching anatomy



Stretching anatomy

Stretching is one of the most important aspects of keeping fit.

You can Stretch anytime and, pretty much, anywhere, and it is one of the very best ways to start your day.  Follow these steps to do it safely and effectively.


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How to Stretch the Anterior Deltoid


How to Stretch the Anterior Deltoid


To Stretch the Anterior Deltoid muscle start by standing erect, grasp your hands together, comfortably, behind your back pushing your arms back as far as possible.

Now slowly raise your arms up behind your back while pushing your chest out and pulling your chin in. Hold this exercise for a count of 10, then slowly lower your arms down.

This exercise focuses primarily on the Anterior Deltoid, and secondarily on the Pectoralis Major, Biceps Brachii, with additional stretching to the Brachialis, Brachioradialis and Extensor Muscle Group.

Benefits of Anterior Deltoid Stretching:

    Increase deltoid/shoulder flexibility
    Improve circulation to your chest, shoulders and arms
    Loosen shoulder/chest muscles prior to any strenuous exercises involving any aspect of your upper body

    After exercises these stretches help avoid any cramping due to the tightening of these muscles during your exercise routine







                  

Stretching: How to Stretch the Forearm Muscles

In the left pictograph we are stretching the ‘extensor muscles’ of the wrist.
Start by extending your arm straight out in front of you and flex your wrist, palm to your body. Use your other hand to grasp the outer portion of your hand and slowly pull it towards your inner forearm, keeping your elbow extended throughout the stretch.
The muscles you are stretching in the exercise are the extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis, extensor digitorum, extensor digiti minimi, extensor carpi ulnaris, and anconeus.
In the right pictograph we are stretching the ‘wrist flexor muscles’.
This time extend your arm with the palm facing outward, with your other had grasp your upper palm and finger area, and slowly pull your fingers towards the top part of your forearm.
This exercise is for stretching the palmaris longus, flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, superficial and deep finger flexors, and supinator.
Benefits of Forearm Stretching
  1.  Increase forearm flexibility
  2.  Improve circulation to your lower arms and fingers
  3.  Help improve finger dexterity
  4.  Loosen forearm muscles prior to any strenuous exercises involving any aspect of your arms
  5.  After exercises these stretches help avoid any cramping due to the tightening of these muscles during your exercise routine





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TAEKWONDO

TAEKWONDO is a korean unarmed combat system whose traditional history traces its ancenstray back 2000 years . It is extremely popular. Since the early 1960’s, TAEKWONDO has flourished in the United States, and become one of the most common forms of self defense training, replacing many Judo, Karate, and Kung Fu schools of past decades. Canada has a large TAEKWONDO following as well as the United Kingdom. TAEKWONDO is also very popular in Australia. It is difficult to say wher
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