Taekwondo
Two forms of Taekwondo are practised in Britain. One by affiliates of the International Taekwondo Federation and the other by the World Taekwondo Federation. WTF Taekwondo has been accepted by the international Olympic Committee and the British Olympic Association.
WTF Taekwondo sport is fought by contestants wearing body armour. Full contact kicks and punches delivered with correct form to specific target areas score points. These accumulate through a number of rounds. ITF sport Taekwondo uses light contact with hands and feet protected by padded gloves and boots. In both cases the winner scores the most points.
The uniform (tobok) comprises trousers and either a wrap-over jacket or a vee neck tunic. Black belts sometimes wear black trimming on their uniforms. Levels of ability are marked by coloured belts. Below black belt these are called ‘Kup’ grades. Degrees of ability and experience in Black Belts are referred to as ‘Dan’ grades.
Training is usually practised in lines, starting with warm-up exercises and progressing to the practice of various basic techniques separately and in combination. Techniques are also practised with a partner. Free sparring develops co-ordination and speedy reflexes.
A large number of Taekwondo clubs, groups and associations within NAKMAS are currently represented.
NAKMAS | NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY | Est.1992
RECENT NAKMAS NEWS
12 August 2010
BSI 's NAKMAS Annual 2010 Audit
06 August 2010
Grass roots warning to UK Sport/Sport England
14 July 2010
NAKMAS releases 2010
national brochure
01 July 2010
CRB Disclosures
Important Update
15 May 2010
NAKMAS gives 'stranded' BNMAA clubs a lifeline
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T : 01227 - 370055
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NAKMAS Chair - Joe Ellis
NAKMAS Deputy Chair - Richard Fowler
NAKMAS Director of Operations - Sandra Beale
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NAKMAS Reception Staff: Kayley, Kate and Beckie
