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Taekwondo · base setup

Mark your space

Mark it once. Every card in taekwondo starts from this space and adds what it needs.

Fits: One room, Terrace, Hall or court

Seen from above, to scale: 3 m by 3 m.

The space

A clear floor about 3 m by 3 m with a non-slip surface (mat or carpet); barefoot or in socks; a wall or a chair for balance.

Where it fits: room, terrace (with a mat), hall, dojang.

Practice kit first

A hula hoop, a pillow or a soft paddle held by a parent as a target, a chair; a mat.

Mouth guard and protectors only at the dojang.

Safety

Warm up at least five minutes before any kick; barefoot on a non-slip floor; clear the space, including ceiling fans; kick only at a held soft target at low height; no sparring at home; stop if the knee or hip hurts.

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