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Romans 12:2

Do not conform any longer to the  pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.


U.S. Taekwondo Team Murrieta was first established in 1991. As a supporter of the World Taekwondo Federation, USTKD teaches only modern Olympic-style Taekwondo. All of our Black Belts are certified by the WTF, the only globally recognized Taekwondo governing organization.

Our membership is rich in cultural diversity, with students from all over the world. Our curriculum focuses on mutual respect, etiquette, and developing the mind as well as the body. Other benefits of Taekwondo training include:

- Self-Discipline

- Self-Confidence

- Personal Achievement

- Health and Fitness

  · Weight Management

  · Increased Stamina

   · Self-Defense Skills

We also offer private lessons for those who may not be able to attend regular classes. For more information, please contact Grand Master Yu for a free consultation. 


 

The Basic Program - set 셋

Putting it All Together

Now that we've got the muscles down and how they work together for kicking, the next step is setting up a training program that complements the muscles used.  This article will focus on basic weight training terminology, and our philosophies regarding resistance training.

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The Basic Program - hana 하나

The TKD Essentials

So you're ready to dive in. You've got your Pumping Iron subscription, weight lifting gloves, water bottle, and pencil & paper. The next step is figuring out where to start, so let’s begin with a quick anatomy review...

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The Basic Program - dul 둘

The Muscle - Kick Connection

What's the old saying - If it ain't broke, break it? In this article we'll begin to break down and discuss how each of the TKD essential muscle groups interact, and also how they affect some of the basic Taekwondo kicks:

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Do Resistance Training & Taekwondo Go Together?

You’ve seen them – the huge arms, the wide v-shaped back, and thighs the diameter of a basketball wearing an Ahnold Rules! sweatshirt. And you secretly wish you were them (well, maybe not you ladies). As a TKD practitioner, you might be afraid that extra muscle will slow you down or have a negative effect on your flexibility. Our next few articles will focus on some of the positive aspects of resistance training, some do’s and don’ts, and probably some more don’ts after we think about it some more...

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Reminder! Students who participate in Olympic Sparring classes must have a complete set of protective gear. Although USTKD Murrieta has some surplus gear, these items are intended to be used in cases where equipment is accidentally forgotten at home or misplaced. They are not intended for regular use. For a complete listing of required gear, please review the link found on our home page. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.




Students and parents, please respect our training time - cell phones off, conversations to a minimum, and Gameboys/PS equipment in the car or left at home. Thank you!

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