Conditioning for Breaking with Brendan Doogan

This post provides background and teaching context for the Premium video Conditioning for Breaking, presented by Mr Brendan Doogan. Breaking is an exciting part of Taekwon-Do training and competition, but it requires careful preparation as well as correct technique.

In this session, the focus is on conditioning for breaking in a safe and progressive way. Rather than encouraging excessive force or impact too early, Mr Doogan explains how the hands and feet can be conditioned over time so they are better prepared for the demands of breaking.

The video covers practical conditioning ideas that instructors can apply in class, along with guidance for individual students who want to improve their breaking ability. Emphasis is placed on consistency, correct progression, and understanding how the body adapts to repeated loading.

This approach helps reduce the risk of injury while still building confidence and resilience. It also reinforces the idea that successful breaking comes from preparation and understanding, not just power alone.

If you are interested in improving your own breaking, or you are an instructor looking for new ideas to better prepare your students, this session offers clear and practical guidance grounded in real training experience.

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