Taekwondo athletes start testing athletes in cooperation with Wondo. The tests are performed on either one (under 17 years old) or two (over 17 years old) days. During the year, the tests are performed 3 times. At the end of the spring season, the beginning of the autumn season and the end of the autumn season. A digital test card will be opened for each person tested, which will be used in the future.
Although the tests are designed for athletes, other enthusiasts can also use the tests to monitor the development of their physical characteristics.
Everyone is tested for the following:
Resistance
The beep test
The test is done in the gym with bare feet on a taekwondo mat.
Speed
A steady length
Relief jump
The test is done barefoot on a taekwondo mat and analyzed with a camera.
Mobility
Hip Flexion (straight ankle) R
Hip Flexion (straight ankle) L
Hip abduction R
Hip abduction L
Hip external rotation R
Hip external rotation L
Hip internal rotation R
Hip internal rotation L
The test is performed with a T3 measuring device
In addition, adults are tested for:
Force
Bench maximum
Squat max
Parallel traction maximum
The tests are done at Punttisali.com.
Test days
The tests will be conducted on Wed 8.6. and Tue 14.6. Adults are tested for strength and endurance on different days. Juniors and younger are tested on one day. The test time is 12:00-15:00. The tests are organized in TU's hall, Ristipellontie 1A.
Bring indoor sports clothes and a water bottle. Shoes that are also suitable for lifting for adults.
Test prices
Under 17 years old, competition contract (1 day) €20
Under 17, no competition contract (1 day) €35
Over 17 years old, competition contract (2 days) €30
Over 17 years old, no competition contract (2 days) €50
The tests are billed afterwards.
Register here:
If you are not a member of TU11, by registering, I accept that my data will be processed by the page https://tu11.fi/taekwondo/gdpr/ according to the description and I authorize TU11 to bill me for the price of the test.
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