In taekwondo, explosive power gives fighters the ability to execute the preemptive attack as soon as they detect the opponent's movements to attack. Explosive power is directly linked to winning and losing, so this element of phyiscal strength is required in order to become an excellent athlete.
To develop explosive power, incorporate the following exercise into your training routine:
- Run in place or forward while bringing the knee to waist height and slapping the hands on the knees.
- Perform the frog long jump. Begin in a low squat with hands over ears. Jump forward and extend the body. After landing, return to low squat and repeat.
- Jump up and bring the knee to the chest.
- Jump up, bring feet to the rear. Reach for the toes.
- Jump rope for 500 rotations.
- Alternate fast running with slow walking.
- Sprint and touch downs.
