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There are key aspects of Taekwondo that all practitioners need to know. The ATA library provides useful documents that are free to access and download. Please click on the headings below to see more information.
Taekwondo Terminology
To progress in taekwondo it is important to learn Korean terms and understand their meanings. Students need to learn how to address their instructor, general parts of the body, directions, blocks, kicks, stances, punches, strikes and how to count as well as many more.
Poomsae
Poomsae, also called ‘Patterns’,
are choreographed routines. In
which blocks, kicks, punches,
stances & strikes are combined
together to simulate defence
and attack, against an imaginary
opponent. Click here to find out more
about Poomsae
Taekwondo belts and their meanings
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Five tenets of Taekwondo
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