Participating in the TaeKwonDo Youth Olympic Games is something that young Taekwondo athletes from all over the world often look forward to. Based on the format of the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games offer …
TaeKwondo Vs Tang Soo Do: What is the Difference?
The Korean martial arts of TaeKwondo and Tang Soo Do have so much in common, while also having some key differences. Both were created out of turmoil in Korea and later became highly organized martial …
Taekwondo and the Paralympic Games
Para Taekwondo competitors for the Paralympics are judged in both sparring (Kyorugi) and forms (Poomsaes). In the Para Taekwondo Olympics hitting a fellow player on the head or using punches are prohibited and will be …
TaeKwonDo vs Kickboxing: What is the Difference?
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that is more of a sport and has strict guidelines, formalities and rituals. Kickboxing originated in Japan and is based on Karate. It is more of a combat sport …
TaeKwondo vs Hapkido: What is the Difference?
The martial arts of TaeKwondo and Hapkido share some similarities and some vast differences even though both are rather young martial arts and both come from Korea. The main differences between Taekwondo and Hapkido is …
How To Practice TaeKwondo At Home
If you practice TaeKwondo, your training doesn’t have to stop at the school once class is over. You can continue your training at home if you have ample space inside or outside. Practicing TaeKwonDo at …
Biography of General Choi Hong Hi: The Founder of TaeKwonDo
Widely regarded as the founding father of Taekwondo, Grand-master General Choi Hong Hi was one of the greatest martial artists of the 20th century. The biography of founder of Taekwondo, South Korean General Choi Hong …
Taekwondo Kicks: A Complete List
The art of TaeKwondo is known for having a variety of kicks that are taught within the discipline. They are explosive and powerful movements thrown from a variety of angles against an opponent using both …
What Are The Blocks in TaeKwonDo?
In Taekwondo, they have a wide variety of defensive blocks(Makgis) that are taught in curriculums. There is a block available for nearly every possible attack a person can use to defend themselves. So, what are …
What Are Common TaeKwonDo Injuries
The very nature of Taekwondo training exposes its participants to injury in a variety of different situations. No matter how young or old, experienced or inexperienced, anyone can be at risk for the myriad of …
WTF TaeKwonDo High Red Belt Form | Poomsae Taegeuk Pal Jang
The TaeKwonDo Form 8 or Poomsae Taegeuk Pal Jang applies the Gon principle of Palgwe. Gon symbolizes the earth, the source of life. Keon is the father, Gon is the mother. The earth is where …
WTF TaeKwonDo Red Belt Form | Poomsae Taegeuk Chil Jang
The WTF TaeKwonDo Red Belt Form or Poomsae Tageuk Chil Jang applies the Gan principle of Palgwe. Gan means “top stop”, and symbolizes a mountain. It is male, taciturn and steady. Like a mountain, it …
WTF Taekwondo Blue Belt Form| Poomsae Taegeuk Yuk Jang
The TaeKwonDo Form 6 or Poomsae Taegeuk Yuk (Yook) Jang applies to the principle of Gam of Palgwe. Gam is male, and it symbolizes North. Through Gam, we learn that we can overcome every difficulty …
WTF TaeKwonDo Blue Belt Form | Poomsae Taegeuk Oh Jang
Taw Kwon Do Form 5 or Poomsae Taegeuk O Jang is a series of actions applying the Seon of Palgwe. Seon is female, and symbolizes the wind. Although there are horrible and destructive winds, such …
WTF TaeKwonDo Green Belt Form | Poomsae Taegeuk Sa Jang
Green Belt Form – Taegeuk Sa Jang The Tae Kwon Do Form 4 or also known as Taegeuk Sa Jang applies the principle of Jin of Palgwe where Jin is male. It represents thunder, which …
WTF TaeKwonDo Green Belt Form |Poomsae Taegeuk Sam Jang
Green Belt Form – Taegeuk Sam Jang The Tae Kwon Do Poomsae 3 or more formally known as the Taegeuk Sam Jang form represents the symbol of Ri meaning fire (hot & bright) encouraging the …
WTF TaeKwonDo Yellow Belt Form | Poomsae Taegeuk Ee Jang
Tae Kwon Do Yellow Belt Form Taegeuk Ee Jan(also spelled Taegeuk Yi) is the second form in a series of 8. Its meaning is to be strong inside but fragile on the outside. The movements …
WTF TaeKwonDo White Belt Form | Taegeuk Il Jang
White Belt Form – Taegeuk Il Jang Taekgeuk Il Jang or more informally known number as Tae Kwon Do Form 1 is the very first of a total of 8 poomsae’s or forms that is …
WTF Taekwondo Black Belt Form Five – Shipjin
TaeKwonDo Black Belt Form Sipjin is the 5th black belt test you will take as you continue to go up the ladder in learning your Tae Kwon Do black belt forms. The Sipjin Black Belt …
WTF TaeKwonDo Black Belt Form Two – Keumgang
History of the Form The Kukkiwon Textbook describes Keumgang as follows: “Keumgang (meaning diamond) has the meaning or translation of ‘hardness’ and ‘ponderosity’. The mountain Keumgang on the Korean peninsula, which is regarded as the …