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EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
As a practitioner of Tae Kwon Do, there are several types of
equipment one should be familiar with. The traditional uniform is known as a
do-bock, and consists of a loose-fitting pair of pants and a
double-breasted top.
CHEST GUARDS
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A chest guard is designed to protect
the upper body during sparring matches. Typically constructed with shock
absorbent foam or rubber, they are usually marked with circular targets
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HEAD GUARDS
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Another important protective piece of equipment are head
guards. Made with thick foam, they are designed to protect the cranium
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FOREARM AND SHIN GUARDS
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During sparring, students also wear guards to protect the
bones in the forearms (wrist to elbow) and shins. |
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TRAINING TOOLS
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Kicking mitts are available at many martial arts
equipment stores and are used as a training tool for Tae Kwon Do
students. |
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PERSONAL PROFILES
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 Master
Javier Sanchez
is a current U.S. National Champion who has studied under Grandmaster Won Chik Park for 19 years. He
currently holds a 5th degree black belt. [More]
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 Senior
Instructor
Wayne Black
has studied under Master Sanchez for 12 years and holds a
3rd degree black belt. [More]
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 Assistant Instructor
David Garcia
is a 2nd degree black belt.
[More]
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