Training Methods
At Shin's Family Martial Arts Self Defense Tae Kwon Do Center we use proven state of the art training methods for both our Martial Arts Self Defense and Gymnastic Tumbling and Trampoline programs.
Performance Training
Performance Training is a combination of Plyometrics, Core Conditioning and Biomechanics. Plyometrics incorporates exercises or drills aimed at linking strength with speed of movement. The power that is produced enables the muscle to reach maximum strength in the shortest time possible. Core training involves the integration and coordination of movement and stability in the entire body. Biomechanics is the science that examines the internal and external forces acting on biological systems and the effects produced by these forces.
Shin's Family Martial Arts Self Defense Tae Kwon Do Center recognizes the importance of performance training in building a solid foundation for our students in order for them to be successful in their martial arts, self defense and gymnastics (trampoline & tumbling) training. As a result, performance training is integrated into all of the unique programs offered at Shin's. These dynamic techniques give Shin’s students “state-of-the-art” functional training. This system not only improves martial arts, self defense and gymnastics skills but overall athleticism. Students who participate in other sports benefit from this type of training.
David Eastham our chief instructor in our Performance Training Program has a degree in Kinesiology from California State University Northridge and is active in sports training camps and personal training. A former All American Football player, he knows what it takes to build champions.
Core Conditioning, Functional Training and Plyometrics are the key elements of our Performance Training Program. The following are some of the state of the art training equipment offered at Shin’s.
- Two Rock Walls that focus on building upper body and grip strength
- Jump Boxes are used for explosive strength and fast twitch reactions
- Stability Balls are used for Core Conditioning, balance and stability
- Agility Ladders work on foot work, foot placement and speed
- Boxing/Double End Bag Stations work on hand and eye coordination, timing and targeting
- Grappling Dummies are used in our Safeguard and Krav Maga classes for ground and pound, takedowns and ground positioning
- Rip Cords are used for resistance training in order to build explosive power for kicking (great cross training for soccer players)
- JC Bands are used for total body training (pushing, pulling and rotational exercises)
- Dot and Line Drills help with the athletes agility
- Medicine Balls are incorporated in training exercises to add weight to movements of the athlete to maximize power output and explosive strength
At Shin’s Family Martial Arts Self Defense Tae Kwon Do Center we not only focus on making our students better martial artists or gymnasts, we make them better athletes.
