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Taekwondo

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With its kick-focused technique, taekwondo does wonders for the body's flexibility and coordination. It also instills discipline, respect and an awareness of self-defense. There is a very extensive network of clubs across Türkiye.

Benefits
  • Flexibility and coordination
  • Self-defense
  • Discipline and respect
  • Self-confidence
  • Reaction speed
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

LegsGlutesCoreShoulders

Supporting Muscles

ArmsBackCalves

Fitness Components

speedagilityflexibilitycoordinationstrength
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Tall
Body type: Slim build
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Basic stances, playful warm-up exercises

10

Up to age 10

Poom grade (children's belt), forms and individual techniques

14

Up to age 14

Competition categories, sparring training

A Family Sports Background Helps
Taekwondo: Technical know-how and patience are passed on

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 6)

Competition age

Ages 10+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–5 hours
Advanced 6–10 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,500 – TRY 4,000

Equipment
Dobok (taekwondo uniform)₺200–600
Protective set (headgear, chest protector, gloves)₺400–1,200
Federation

Türkiye Taekwondo Federasyonu

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Recent Champions
H

Hasan Hüseyin Çelik

Türkiye Tekvando Federasyonu

Won gold at the 2023 World Taekwondo Championships.

2023

M

Merve Dinçel Kavurat

Türkiye Tekvando Federasyonu

Won gold at the 2023 European Taekwondo Championships.

2023

Leading Clubs in Türkiye
2
Ankara Taekwondo SKAnkara
4
İstanbul BBSK Taekwondoİstanbul
5
Büyükşehir Belediyesi Konya SKKonya

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Taekwondo Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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Taekwondo — Basic Technique Drills for White Belts

Basic techniques for white belts and a first look at poomsae

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How to Kick — Taekwondo Lessons #1

Teaching ap chagi, dollyo chagi and the basic kicking techniques of taekwondo

Taekwondo Schools

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Kadıköy Belediyesi Taekwondo Spor Okulu

İstanbul · Kadıköy

₺300–600/month

İzmir Taekwondo ve Dövüş Sporları Kulübü

İzmir · Buca

₺400–900/month

Gaziantep Taekwondo Spor Kulübü

Gaziantep · Şehitkamil

₺350–700/month

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