Basic Self Defense
Lesson 1 – FUNDAMENTALS OF MARTIAL ARTS
TAEKWONDO
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art with a heavy emphasis on kicks
Taekwondo is developed during 1940s and 1959s by various
Influence from foreign martial arts such as Chinese Martial Arts
Taekwondo is now Global Modern Olympic sport and Traditional Martial Art. It
has been contributing significantly to the health and fitness of millions of
taekwondo practitioners for many years.
Taekwondo literally means the art of kicking and punching –
Tae – means combination of leg and foot techniques
Kwon – means combination of hand and arm techniques
Do – means the internal essence of martial arts
Taekwondo practitioners develop strong physical fitness and mental strength
through the knowledge and practice of the basic techniques, forms (poomsae),
breaking (kyukpa) and sparring (kyorugi). The result of this combination of
physical and mental training is the cultivation of character, health & fitness and
the discovery of the ideal path of one’s life. Taekwondo is the unity of the body,
mind and spirit.
Founder
Gen. Choi Hong HI, widely acknowledge as the founder of taekwondo, martial art
that began in Korea and spread rapidly to community centers and storefronts
around the United States, died on June 15 in Pyongyang, North Korea.
1918 – 2002 DIED
Benefits of Martial Arts
1. Fitness – As you progress in Taekwondo, you will learn to coordinate this speed and
power.
2. Self Defense - Taekwondo is used in a self-defense situation against the vulnerable
parts of an attacker’s body, the results can be incredible.
3. Self-confidence – Taekwondo instills a sense of discipline and self-confidence that
can carry over to all aspects of your life.
Here are some additional benefits of Taekwondo:
Self-Discipline
Self-control
Goal Setting
Family time
Stress Relief
After school transportation,
And make new friends.
Fundamentals of Martial Arts
Learn to throw a proper punch – If you’re going to punch a Nazi, make sure you use
proper form. Aim for the throat to avoid injury to your hand, or just elbow in fucking face.
Punch – punches are designated as being middle or high depending on where are
aimed.
1. Middle Punch - aimed at the opponent’s solar plexus.
2. High Punch – this is aimed at the opponent’s face.
What are the basic block in Taekwondo?
1. Low blocks
2. High block
3. Middle block
Low block – to do a proper low block
Stand in the Left Fighting Stance
1. Move your left fist to your right ear (fingers towards your ear)
2. Your right fist also goes to the same place but this one has fingers outward.
3. Pretend you have a wristwatch on both your wrist and the watch faces ae touching
each other (chambered position).
4. Now block you slide your left fist from your right ear to just above your left knee.
5. Simultaneously your right hand falls to your waist and rest their fingers up.
High Block – Stand in the Left Fighting Stance
1. Move your left fist to your right hip (fingers up)
2. Your right fist also goes to the same place but this one has fingers downward.
3. Pretend you have a wristwatch on both your wrist and the watch faces are touching
each other (Chambered Position).
4. Now to block you slide your left fist from you right hip past your torso and face. The
first stops above your head with arm at a sloping angle like a roof on the house.
5. Simultaneously your right hand falls to your wrist and rest their fingers up.