Keeping in line with my recent blogging around mobility and function for improved performance, take a look at these exercises. They condition the body at the same time as improving function and dynamic flexibility.
The excellent Miss Julie Cross performing Toi Gae tul (red stripe pattern) and demonstrating all new techniques for this grade.
Many people in society are suffering from lower back issues and hip issues. The main cause of this is due to automation and the amount of time we spend these days sitting down creating biomechanics issues and adaptive shortening in certain muscle groups. This can then create issues when we are standing and active. These issues can also be exacerbated by sports specific activities such as martial arts.
This is a great opportunity to train with one of the founders of TKD and the person that bought it to the UK. Any students that are interested please let me know ASAP.
Battle ropes are an excellent piece of equipment for incorporating into your workout regime. Its great for general conditioning and endurance and core stability for martial arts. take a look at this video of a selection of exercise exercise options.
Warwick-TKD had excellent success at the weekend with a number of its students winning medals in a very high standard quality competition, well done all:
- Alex Cameron - 2 bronze
- John Hoult - 2 silver
- Harry Hoult - 1 bronze
- Rachel Hoult - 2 gold
We are extremely pleased and proud to announce that Alex Cameron a 1st degree black belt from Warwick-TKD has been selected to represent England. Her first championships will be the European Taekwon Do Championships in Finland next month, good luck Alex.
Central region fight club is back:
- 10 - 11.30am Saturday 12th March
- Aylesford School Warwick
- 10 yrs old and above, any grade
We will run this class every 3rd Saturday of the month going forward after March unless it clashes with another TKD event in the calender. PLease follow our Facebook page for up-to-date real time information.
The T-UK black belt grading was held in Stratford Upon Avon at the weekend. Warwick-TKD had a number of people in the grading all of whom were outstanding. They have trained and prepared exceptionally hard which showed on the day as feedback from other instructors attending the event said they stood out from the crowd, we are very proud of all of them:
Alex Cameron - 1 st degree black belt
Keegan Costine - 1 st degree black belt
Graham Teakle - 1st degree black belt
Molly Rowe - 2nd star 1st degree black belt
Jack Rowe - 2nd star 1st degree black belt
James Allen - 2nd star 1st degree black belt
Tanya Reid-Moore - 2nd degree black belt
I am very proud to say that two of our students competed in Sweden this weekend and both bring back medals. Tanya Reid-Moore won gold in sparring and patterns and Alex Cameron won bronze in sparring; well done both of you, excellent results which will boost your confidence for your upcoming gradings.