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Coach Chris Hemstock and Online TaeKwonDo Training

Member Since: Jun 19, 2020

Get a Kick From Life!

I’m Chris Hemstock

Firstly welcome to Martial Arts Training On-Line – I’ve been involved with different styles of Martial arts for over 40 Years.

It is important to me that my four beautiful Daughters, who are now all Black Belts of various levels, should be able to protect themselves and approach life with confidence.

I’ve Coached Professionally full time since 2008, not until the current global pandemic did I consider coaching online. Covid-19 left me with no choice.

I and the students have been overwhelmed at how well 15 weeks of coaching online has developed. So much so we have just completed a socially distancing Black Belt Grading which saw the entire training program conducted online and yet the Black belt Candidates scores were the highest to date.

This experience proved to me that learning martial arts online not only can work but actually is a very effective way to learn.

So this is where you too can learn effective Martial Arts online, at your own pace, from the comfort and privacy of your home, with your family.

I can coach you from complete beginner through to the coveted Black Belt, as I have with over 100 other students.

I’ve seen firsthand how martial arts has had a positive effect on people’s lives, helping them improve their fitness and achieve a healthy stable body weight.

Not only will I and my Team of highly qualified Coaches make you a competent successful martial artist, we will help you improve and develop your self confidence, self esteem, self belief and general wellbeing.

Physically you will improve your balance, coordination and strength, becoming a fitter and all round better you !
Once a member you will have access to step by step Training videos taking you through all the aspects of Tae Kwon Do, including – Stances, Blocks, Strikes, Kicks, Traditional Poomsae and Combinations,

Furthermore there will be Self Defence and Sparring Training videos too.

To take that first step, click on the Blue Join tab up here.

Make that change you deserve it

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WHITE TO YELLOW BELT 8TH KUP

WHITE TO YELLOW BELT 8TH KUP

Launch Date: Oct 13th, 2020

This is where we will develop our basic understanding of Taekwondo techniques.

Please take time to watch and listen to the following videos :

a) Introduction to Training
b) Bow - 1:50
c) Warm-up - 2:33

There will be eight sections to explore. Each section paying particular attention to the relevant subject and different techniques in each section.

See below the the eight sections that will prepare you for your Yellow Belt Assessment in about 12 weeks time, depending on when you start your journey and how much time you invest in your training.

1.) Stances - 7:33
2.) Basic Blocks Front Stance - 10:38
3.) Basic Blocks Back Stance - 16:04
4.) Strikes - 21:40
5.) Kicks - 26:12
6.) Hand & Hand Combinations - 31:08
7. ) Hand & Foot Combinations - 34:48
8.) Poomsae (Patterns) - 38:49

1.) The 'Stance' section will become key as to how you develop as a martial artist. Footwork is key to your balance, movement and position. These stances are implemented throughout your martial art. Particular attention to this section is key.

2.) 'Basic Blocks in Front Stance' There are four blocks in this section that will need to be drilled statically and with movement, see the relevant video for further information.

3.) 'Basic Blocks in Back Stance' This section has the same blocks as in the previous section plus one additional block. So the difference between the two sections is the stance, as previously mentioned the stance is key.

4.) 'Strikes' The striking section demonstrates three different ways of striking.

5.) The 'Kicking' section also has three kicks with-in.

6.) 'Hand & Hand Combinations' This is where bring together the blocks and strikes, formulating combined movement of defence and counter attack.

7.) 'Hand & Foot Combinations' This time we bring together our strikes and kicks, making for a formidable counter attacking combination.

8.) 'Poomsae' The original 'Palgwe' series of Poomsae (Patterns).
Next to the Stances this section will also become key to your martial art development. A Poomsae is an imaginary altercation or fight against multiple attackers, at least four different attacks from different directions. During the Poomsae we carry out many of our techniques, practicing our stance work, blocks, strikes and later in other Poomsae our kicks too.

Remember, I recommend you practice your Poomsae at least once a day, this will take you less than 5 minutes ! Then you should manage two sections once to twice a week. Try and complement the sections you work with too. For example, the two Blocking sections, or the two Combination sections. You could focus on stances, Front and Back, trying different techniques. I recommend you practice your Poomsae section on it's own, not just doing it from start to finish but dissecting the Poomsae and drilling certain sections of it.

I or one of the Coaches are available in the 'Ask the Mentor' section.

Most importantly Guys, relax, enjoy and have FUN !

Coach Harri Peck

Coach Harri Peck

Launch Date: Aug 16th, 2020

Hey Guys,

I’m Harri Peck,

It’s great to have you here with us at Martial Arts Training On-Line.

You’ve made the first step of your journey to Black Belt.

After you’ve studied the first Training program, you may want some extra training. If that’s the case, please go to the MATOL Facebook Group page and request a bespoke 1-2-1 Training session specifying the area you would like to practice.

From there we can arrange a 30 minute electronic 1-2-1 training session for you.

As a 12 times Martial Arts World Champion and part of the MATOL Taekwondo Coaching Team, I am here to help you.

Coach Harry Smith

Coach Harry Smith

Launch Date: Aug 16th, 2020

Hi Guys,

My name is Harry Smith

Welcome to Martial Arts Training On-Line

Your journey to Black Belt starts right here.

You’ve started the program and maybe feel you need a little extra support.

Go to the Facebook Group page and request a 1-2-1 bespoke session, tell us the area you would like to focus on for example, Stances, Blocks, Strikes, kicks, Combinations or Poomsae and we can arrange a 30 minute online session specifically for you.

As a 2016 Martial Arts World Champion and now one of the MATOL Taekwondo Coaches, I am here to help you.

Coach Lisa Mann

Coach Lisa Mann

Launch Date: Aug 16th, 2020

Hi Guys,

My name is Lisa Mann

And welcome to Martial Arts Training On-Line.

Your Black Belt Journey starts right here !

As part of the extra training through the Courses section of the website, you can request 1-2-1 sessions too.

If you let us know the area you would like to focus on, for example Stances, Blocks, Strikes, kicks, Combinations or Poomsae we can tailor your 30 minute online session specifically for you.

Please make your request via the Facebook Group page.

As a qualified School Teacher and now Taekwondo Coach I am here to help you.

Tie your own Taekwondo Belt

Tie your own Taekwondo Belt

Launch Date: Aug 13th, 2020

We all struggle to tie our own belt when we first start.

Here I have created a short video to help you.

Good luck :)