This week, our Year 7 Korean students had an exciting opportunity to step onto the mats and experience Taekwondo (태권도)! Taekwondo, a modern Korean martial art and an Olympic sport enjoyed around the world, was brought to life in an energetic session led by two expert instructors from Action Taekwondo. Students were guided through dynamic warm-ups, traditional forms (품새, poomsae), self-defence drills, and powerful kicking techniques (발차기, bal chagi). They also got to practise their Korean language skills by using classroom vocabulary such as numbers and calls to attention.

 

The students left the session buzzing with energy, newfound skills, and maybe just a few dramatic “hi-yah!” sound effects echoing down the hallway!

Elissa Burt
English & Korean Teacher