This is lower leg basics for increasing speedy foot work.
Always keep in mind a degree of strength and conditioning should have been developed before starting explosive or loaded plyometics.
Industry standard say twice your body weight weight lifting on major muscle groups and and 75% of your body weight on minor muscle groups.
I have found as a PT in work and tech studies that any kind of jump training is going to get good results. Though having excellent muscle strength is going to get you the best results.
The other point to have good strength and conditioning before training in plyometics is the loading of ligaments and tendons when doing explosive movements. Have done a course of weight training, or years of sport training the thickness of ligaments and tendons is greater and can spread the force loading better this reducing the chance of rupture or partial rupture. Though not common fractures can also occur from plyometics if you are unconditioned.
Conclusion, do light plyometics to start, and a course of weight lifting, as you get stronger increases plyometic loading.
Love your training, keep it interesting, train with comrades they will carry you through the pain.
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A Korean Styled Martial Arts School based on Taekwondo. Forms are Chang Hon Hyung, the school is associated with The International Taekwondo Association.
All Northwind TKD Schools are private fraternities requiring prior appointment before attendance is permitted. Attendance is by way of registering as a member of Northwind . When ready, enrolling in a course of training and purchasing a white training uniform. Each course content will cover traditional forms (sequenced techniques grouped by difficulty from ancient battle experi
02/09/2026
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3 September 2026 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
31/08/2026
Last weekend Northwind TKD was invited to the in house tournament in Tauranga at 'The Martial Arts Academy'
Te Aroha Taekwondo sent seven students, this was their first tournament, all students have only been training for 16 weeks and have been preparing for their next belt exam on the 26th of September , in 4 weeks time.
Nerves were high and it was always going to be a tough day in the office competing in another organizations event under their rules, in an unfamiliar location.
The below video is of the Junior Grade students from Te Aroha.
TMAA Youth TKD Tournament - Jnr Grade Patterns - AUG2026 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
31/08/2026
Last weekend Northwind TKD was invited to the in house tournament in Tauranga at 'The Martial Arts Academy'
We took 10 students, two from Waihi, one from Paeroa and seven from Te Aroha.
The below video is of the senior students performing their patterns at the Tournament.
TMAA Youth TKD Tournament - Snr Patterns - AUG2026 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Good Morning Waihi & Waihi Beach❤️👊😎
Unfortunately with this weeks closure of the Gorge, there will be no Taekwondo Classes this week.
Yes, apparently the Gorge is open from 4pm, though this allows no set up time for mats.
Northwind will offering catch up trainings in October and November.
'Northwind Martial Athletics' is also looking people with a martial arts background who would be interested in official's positions at an end of year martial arts tournament. Positions will be remunerated.
Reply directly to this post or contact Northwind directly at (028)400 7550 or [email protected]
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Mr.Hicks
Head Coach & Master Trainer
Northwind Martial Athletics'
08/08/2026
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