Welcome
Spinning Kick is here to give you the information and resources you need to excel in your Taekwondo training. This website covers all aspects of training, from poomsae to sparring and provides help guides to assist you along the way. Although the information on this website can be applied to many styles of Taekwondo, the focus is on World Taekwondo (WT) style, which is the style used in the Olympics.
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What is Taekwondo?
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and Olympic sport. Like other martial arts, Taekwondo is a system of self-defence that utilises a combination of blocking and striking techniques to attack and defend. The most well-known aspect of Taekwondo is often the high, powerful spinning kicks that differentiate it from other martial arts that use such techniques sparingly, if at all.
The main governing body for Taekwondo is World Taekwondo (WT), based in Seoul, South Korea. This style of Taekwondo is used in the Olympics and at high-level competitions throughout the world. As well as World Taekwondo there are numerous governing bodies and styles of Taekwondo throughout the world that teach Taekwondo with some variation, however, the core principles of Taekwondo remain unchanged.
Training Resources
On Spinning Kick, you’ll find a range of resources to support your training, including guides to all Taegeuk and Yudanja patterns, as well as help sheets on basic techniques. Use the menu, or follow the links below to give your training a kick-start.