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  • Repetition. The secret to Taekwondo proficiency is repetition. Repetition develops trained reflexes, control, and accuracy. To paraphrase President Coolidge, nothing takes the place of practice and persistence in practice. Repetition is used extensively in class but you should stress that students use it extensively in their personal training. Students shown new techniques in class, they learn to perform the techniques by repetitious training at home. 

  • Repetition may become boring during class. Repetition drills may be made more challenging by frequently changing the parameters, such as changing the stance or changing the speed of execution. You may incorporate a drill into games or contests, such a last to finish must do extra repetitions or must designate the next technique for a drill. 

  • Be innovative. Repetitive exercises may be made more interesting by modifying them for stance, speed, direction, or number of opponents. Old exercises may seem like new ones by making small changes, such as arranging students into groups of three or four, circle, concentric circles, or interlaced patterns. Experiment. Design exercises that demonstrate the beauty of the contrasts and symmetries in Taekwondo. Sometimes an idea may pop into your head during class. Try it out. If it does not work, immediately jump back into a known exercise so you do not lose class momentum. Write down your innovations as soon as possible so you will remember them to use them again.

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