Mount Taekwondo

We are a Fleetwood based, volunteer run, non-profit, friendly atmosphere WTF style Taekwondo Club. Also members of the BTA, the oldest TKD association in GB.

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Martial arts peaked between the 60s and the 80s. Classes were full of people wanting to be their on-screen heroes.

But during the 90s and into the early noughties, the appetite for martial arts began to fade - here's why I think its back https://t.co/cfWzKR4czV

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We've been talking a lot about the power of muscle memory this week and why repetition is so important.

For those of you who are interested, here's the science behind it: https://t.co/DorDMNxo8S

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Seeing students quit when things get tough or they'd rather be gaming is just part of being a sports coach, but what they don’t realise is they’re walking away from lessons they’ll need for the rest of their lives https://t.co/izKAdYeKdp

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🦾It’s National Fitness Day – the perfect reminder that fitness doesn’t have to mean treadmills and dumbbells.
If the gym isn't for you, then Taekwondo might be! Find out more: https://t.co/xkVw67jv93

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We're back at it and working the team hard ahead of October's competitions.

This week we've been focusing on overall fitness, leg strength and kicking control.

The footage below was filmed after a gruelling circuit to really push everyone to their limits.

#TMTKD

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@Black_Belt_Mag Practicing in a safe environment with rubber guns or knives doesn't prepare you for the reality of the situation. Even with some skill, the intent in which a real threat manifests can't be replicated.

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Share one way you've lived this tenet outside the dojang.

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Don't forget, we're back to training from tomorrow!

Sparring classes resume from tomorrow (Saturday September 6th), with all other classes restarting from Monday (September 8th).

See you there!

#TMTKD #martialarts #Taekwondo #Fleetwood

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Everyone thinks Taekwondo is just for kids.
But what if it’s actually more powerful for adults?
I’ve broken down why in my latest piece https://t.co/mVXe0rGawN

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We've been asked this question a few times recently, so here's why we make our students wait for their grading results https://t.co/NBSRveN8Qt

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It's so important to not let your child throw in the towel when they hit the first hurdle - here's why:
https://t.co/t54isagm4Q

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This might seem like an odd topic for a martial arts account - but as an industry we could make a real difference https://t.co/HagFeDIVcg

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I’ve been training for a long time. I’ve seen some brilliant instructors… and some shockers.
https://t.co/0PLv90SyF0

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I recently wrote about one of the big issues I have with how self-defence is taught in martial arts, and the more I thought about it, the more questions it raised.
https://t.co/YRDXcw63WX

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This has always been a huge misconception about martial arts. But what really bothers me is kids wearing black belts that tink they are invincible. https://t.co/3VkeDelxmE

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A 15-year-old boy died after a kickboxing bout in the UK.
That sentence alone should stop us in our tracks https://t.co/p6fY77Zwm4

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Taekwondo Black Belts. Earned or handed out? My take on fast-tracking, double gradings, and why it matters https://t.co/fN0Sa6jMpO

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Unless you are a dedicated expert in self defence or military trained, you just shouldn't be teaching this https://t.co/H7CVLMCcNb

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To pushy and impatient parents: This is going to be hard to hear, but your child is not special https://t.co/kW0tvNdqnM

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This is an alarming and growing trend https://t.co/NFf6WNT0uT