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Taekwondo Paddle Drills

Taekwondo Paddle drills improve the performance of any Taekwondo practitioner. The paddle is held by a training partner, who may hold it stationary or may move it around. The drills are usually designed by the instructor according to the progress of the student; however, few popular drills are given below. [...]  read more

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Kicking practice with a focus paddle

A focus paddle is great to practice the timing, distance and accuracy of kicks. The top of the focus paddle is shaped like a tennis racket and this is the part that is kicked. The bottom is a handle which can be held firmly by the holder of the focus paddle. In case the kick is forceful then the paddle can be knocked out of the holder's hand, and to prevent this from happening, a long string loop made of cotton or elastic is provided, through which the holder can slide the hand before holding the handle. The string loop can also help to hang the paddle when it is not in use. [...]  read more