One of the aspects of our teaching has always been measurement. How can you really
measure success without it. At Mississauga Taekwondo we have tried a wide range of
measurement types. Key elements to taekwondo sparring (kyorugi) are speed, reaction
time, power, anaerobic alactic endurance with aerobic support. Those are the physical
aspects, but mental toughness “Never give up” mindset.
We have experimented with measuring blood lactate levels during exercises, force, angular
and linear acceleration, velocity, leg strength, aerobic endurance, aerobic endurance,
agility, flexibility and reaction time to stimuli. Some have worked, some have been less
successful. But always looking for new ways to optimize the athletic experience for the
athletes.
Coaching is as much art as science and requires an open mind and a willingness to try and
the fortitude to accept failure.
The above screen shot is a sample of using transverse views of motion simultaneously with
data capture of acceleration,
