Introduction to Taekwondo

An ascending pyramid is a beginner level exercise that uses your body weight to develop strength and endurance.

A proper warmup is be dynamic, and loosens the muscles for Taekwondo activity.

In this lesson, you will learn how to make a proper fist, the proper form of attention, and the ready stance. This lesson introduces you to common reoccurring movements that will be used throughout this course, and in Taekwondo as a whole should you wish to continue training with Cyber Taekwondo.

In this lesson, you will learn the Horse Stance. The Horse Stance is used as a training stance when practicing, and a transitional stance in sparring.

In this lesson, you will learn how to center punch. Center Punching is an exercise used to develop the accuracy, speed, and power of your punches.

In this lesson, you will learn the proper form of the Fighting Stance. The Fighting Stance is important as all techniques come from this stance.

In this lesson, you will learn how to bounce. Physics states that an object already in motion is easier to move. Taekwondo uses this philosophy by bouncing to remain light on the toes, and always prepared.

In this lesson, you will learn the Front Kick. The Front Kick is the first, and most basic kick in Taekwondo. However, it has profound usages in both self-defense, and sparring.

In this lesson, you will learn the Jab. The Jab is a punching technique meant for speed, and keeping your opponent back.

In this lesson, you will learn the Cross. The Cross is a punching technique meant for power, and finishing an opponent.

In this lesson, you will learn a defensive striking combination. Defensive implies that an opponent has initiated an attack which you are defending from.

You should always end a training session with stretching while the muscles are loose and warm to promote better flexibility, and permanent muscle change.

Thank you! We hope to see you continuing your training with us at Cyber Taekwondo!