taekwondo
Master Panny
Taekwondo and self defence techniques
Taekwondo classes are suitable for men, women and children of all ages and abilities.Champions UK offers training suitable for students new to the Martial Art/sport and those returning to carry on to a higher level,
Taekwondo or “the way of the fist and foot”, is the national sport of Korea and the worlds most popular martial art in terms of number of practitioners.Taekwondo training generally includes a system of blocks, kicks, punches and open-handed strikes and may also include various take-downs or sweeps, throws and joint locks.As a Taekwondo practitioner you will be trained in strength, stamina, speed, balance, and flexibility.
You to can Train to become a black belt and gain the knowledge and the experience to become World Taekwondo Federation WTF certified with us. Champions UK have trained many students to reach their lifetime ambitions.
Taekwondo or “the way of the fist and foot”, is the national sport of Korea and the worlds most popular martial art in terms of number of practitioners.Taekwondo training generally includes a system of blocks, kicks, punches and open-handed strikes and may also include various take-downs or sweeps, throws and joint locks.As a Taekwondo practitioner you will be trained in strength, stamina, speed, balance, and flexibility.
You to can Train to become a black belt and gain the knowledge and the experience to become World Taekwondo Federation WTF certified with us. Champions UK have trained many students to reach their lifetime ambitions.
Master Panny with the President of World Taekwondo
Master Panny Panayiotou with the President of the World Taekwondo Federation. Master Panny has Officiated at Pre Olympic, World and European Championships for the Last 25 years. Being one of the first European and World International Referees coming from Cyprus and now returning to his home in the UK.
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What is Taekwondo
WTF Taekwondo as a sport has over 60 million practitioners in 184 countries. It originates from South Korea where the world governing body, the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), is currently based. The modern form of Taekwondo was not agreed until 1955, but the sport has its roots in various Korean forms of martial arts stretching back more than 2,000 years. The name Taekwondo literally translates as the way of the foot and the fist - tae means to break or attack with the foot, kwon means to break with the fist and do translates as the art or way The Martial Art If there is a difference between taekwondo as a sport and taekwondo as an art it is that the art recognises no rules for combat while the sport of taekwondo is highly regulated for the safety of it participants. As an art, taekwondo focuses on a combination of combat techniques and self-defense as well as being a good form of exercise and entertainment. In taekwondo a system of attacking and defensive movements incorporating punching, kicking and blocking techniques as well as differing stances is done in a set sequence and is referred to as Poomsae. These basic movements bring together all the martial art skills in a graceful yet powerful manner. Poomsae forms a significant part of the promotion process in taekwondo and practitioners must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the arrangements before that can progress to the next rank. Health Benefits As well as the sporting and self-defence aspects to Taekwondo the exercise one gets from martial arts training improves balance, flexibility, stamina, strength and posture. Unlike many other forms of physical activity, martial arts also have a mental element which not only improves the mind’s focus but also helps provide confidence and self control. Individuals of all ages take up Taekwondo from 4 to 80 and those who take it up experience the following:
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Master Panny and Master Angelos Panayiotou
Master Panny and Panny Junior
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