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Learn Taekwondo

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Taekwondo is a Korean martial art best known for fast, high and spinning kicks, and it has been an Olympic sport since 2000. Training combines basic techniques, patterns called poomsae in World Taekwondo or tul in the ITF tradition, sparring, and board breaking. Beginners learn the front kick ap chagi, the roundhouse dollyo chagi and the side kick yeop chagi, along with stances, blocks and dojang etiquette. Learnr builds a personalized taekwondo course that explains techniques, Korean terminology, patterns and sparring rules in short lessons, while real kicking power, balance and timing come from classes with a qualified instructor.

How to learn Taekwondo, step by step

Train at a dojang with a certified instructor. Look for an instructor certified by a recognized organization and visit a class first. Kicking and sparring need supervision and correction. Check with a doctor beforehand if you have joint, back or heart concerns.
Learn the chamber for every kick. Lift the knee high and fold the leg before extending into the kick, then rechamber before landing. A clean chamber gives power, balance and disguise, and it protects the knee from hyperextending.
Pivot the supporting foot. On roundhouse and side kicks, turn the ball of your standing foot so the heel points toward the target. This lets the hips rotate fully and spares the knee from twisting. Drill it slowly against a wall for balance.
Memorize your first pattern. Learn the first poomsae or tul your school uses, move by move, then focus on stance length, timing and breathing. Short Learnr lessons with the Korean names and sequence help you rehearse between classes.
Spar with gear and learn the rules. In Olympic-style sparring, kicks to the head and spinning kicks score more than body punches, and electronic body protectors register hits. Wear a mouthguard, headgear, body protector, forearm and shin guards, and start with light contact.
Stretch and strengthen the hips. High kicks rely on mobile hips and strong legs. Do dynamic leg swings before training and gentle static stretching afterward, and build up gradually rather than forcing splits.

What you'll learn

Throw front, roundhouse and side kicks with a proper chamber
Hold walking, front and back stances
Remember the sequence of a beginner pattern
Understand Olympic-style sparring scoring
Use basic Korean terms and dojang etiquette

What's inside your Taekwondo course

A sample path Learnr builds for Taekwondo. Your real course adapts to your goal and level.

1. Etiquette, terminology and safety
2. Stances, blocks and hand strikes
3. Fundamental kicks
4. Poomsae or tul patterns
5. Sparring and scoring
6. Flexibility, conditioning and grading

How long does it take to learn Taekwondo?

Basic kicks, stances and a first pattern usually take 2 to 4 months of training two or three times a week. A first-degree black belt commonly takes 3 to 5 years at many schools, though standards vary by organization. Attendance and flexibility work affect progress most.

What you need before you start

No experience is needed. You need a dojang with a qualified instructor, a dobok uniform, and sparring gear once your school introduces contact.

Common mistakes to avoid

Kicking without a chamber, which wastes power and strains the knee. Lift and fold the leg first, then extend.
Leaving the supporting foot planted on turning kicks. Pivot on the ball of the foot to protect the knee.
Forcing splits and high kicks before your hips are ready. Build flexibility gradually with regular stretching.

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Taekwondo questions, answered

What is the difference between WT and ITF taekwondo?

World Taekwondo is the Olympic style, with patterns called poomsae and sparring scored by electronic protectors. The International Taekwon-Do Federation uses patterns called tul, a different sparring ruleset with more hand techniques, and different traditions. Both teach the same core kicks.

Am I too inflexible for taekwondo?

No. Most beginners cannot kick high at first. Flexibility improves with regular training and stretching, and kicks are effective at body height long before head height.