Fulltime Taekwondo School

[Monokuro]

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a FT tkd school somewhere in Bangkok. Ideally 3 or 4 days a week (not weekend) for an hour or more a day.

I've looked through the few old threads on here, but most of the schools now seem to be out of business or for kids only.

Anyone have any updated info???

[brownbear]

Hi Monokuro

It might be useful if you state which TKD style you practice, what grade you are and/or what sort of training you are looking for. I have some contacts in one of the <deleted> TKD networks in this country and can make some enquiries for you. Having said that I have rarely if ever during my residence in several countries found a 'full-time' school. As you say a lot of the schools here are kids oriented and sadly the quality of coaching is not great - very often pretty abysmal in fact.

If you do find somewhere good I would be very interested as I am fed up seeing my kids put in months of training and still coming away with a technique that would have to be on a par with that of Quasimodo, if that is the poor guy ever had the opportunity to practice (no offence Quasi).

[Monokuro]

Hi Brownbear - sorry, I guess I wrote it a bit hasty.

I've never gone any TKD at all, so 100% total beginner. I just want to do something to pass the time and also stay fit - and tbh, TKD looks pretty cool I'm guessing that also means the <deleted> might be more fun for me, as I understand they do more "tricks" - but the normal method would help me feel more confident outside, so both are fine

I'm assuming it's the kinda of art where I can go to lessons, learn the moves, then go to a gym or suchlike and practise..?

I don't want to do a full contact sport/art/whatever you wanna call it, as I'm a bit of a wuss and don't like getting punched in the face... so please no one tell me I should do Muay Thai ... hehe.

[brownbear]

No problem Monokuro. The additional info helps immensely, the outstanding questions I have, don't wish to get too personal, is your age and existing fitness level? i'm hugely biased after having practised for a number of years in my younger days: now, and I am in my fifties, I leave all the hard work to my kids who vary from 5 to 16. Having said that I enjoy coaching them when I get the time and I still practice the fundamentals for fitness reasons and to fend off the kids if they get too sparky. I could rant on for hours but TKD is a great sport, excellent for fitness purposes and you get the benefit of some self defence thrown in. It can be hugely confidence building and will last you a lifetime if you work hard enough at it. Like any other sport however you get out only what you are prepared to put in so don't expect any obvious benefits in the first six months apart from raised fitness levels if you train at least three, exceptionally two times a week depending if you regularly partake in any other forms of exercise.There are two mains styles and hundreds of 'independents'. I'd stick to the former and many people opt for <deleted> (World TKD Federation) which is the style utilised in the olympics as opposed to ITF (International TKD Federation).You can get by with a couple of lessons a week and then practising additionally alone - you'll not likely find a gym happy to have you practising your skills there however (usually not enough space). The danger in that initially is picking up bad technique but it needn't necessarily be an issue. It is nevertheless a contact support and there is no substitute for regular practice with a variety of different partners. For that reason joining a club or school and attending group lessons can be beneficial.Let me know the area of Bangkok you are interested in and I will make some enquiries: times you will have to sort out yourself. Easiest thing would be to pass you on to someone directly involved but I will need to get their permission first.Hope this helps.

Edited September 3, 2010 by brownbear

[Monokuro]

Hi again brownbear

I'm 29 and of average fitness, I just started cycling again so I am going better than a few weeks ago .. hehe.

I live near Chatachuk, but I can travel - I've got one of the BTS passes, so going places isn't an option. Saying that, I might start language school in Siam soon, so maybe near there is handy.

But yes, looking to go 4 times a week or so as I have so much free time it's just ridiculous. I have a garden too, if it helps, I'm not sure how much practise space is needed....

[brownbear]

Monokuro, I'll look into it,may take a few days but I'll post back here if I have anything.

[brownbear]

Hi again brownbear

I'm 29 and of average fitness, I just started cycling again so I am going better than a few weeks ago .. hehe.

I live near Chatachuk, but I can travel - I've got one of the BTS passes, so going places isn't an option. Saying that, I might start language school in Siam soon, so maybe near there is handy.

But yes, looking to go 4 times a week or so as I have so much free time it's just ridiculous. I have a garden too, if it helps, I'm not sure how much practise space is needed....

Monokuro, do you mean Chatuchak? That would be directly north of Silom.