Valor Taekwondo Lesson 8: Balance and Core Stability
/Aside from our hips, the core of our body is what generates the power in our kicks. Not only do they give us the torque needed to execute our kicks, they are also responsible for keeping us balanced and stable. To be a strong, stable, and fast Taekwondo athlete, a strong core is needed. This includes but not limited to, the abs. Abs are only part of the core and we may cover the core in a future post.
This lesson will cover 2 similar exercises specifically tailored to increase balance and core strength in our kicks. If you noticed, many of these exercises involve just the chamber of the kick and not the kick itself. This is where the most core activity occurs as well as upon finishing a kick.
Good luck!
- Joseph