Like with all martial arts balance is a very important aspect that is needed to learn the techniques. This is especially important in TaeKwondo. In a martial art that includes so many types of kicks, …
How To Do A Roundhouse Kick in TaeKwonDo
Learning how to do a roundhouse kick properly in Taekwondo can be a difficult task if you don’t know the basics on how to throw this type of kick. I decided to do some research …
How To Kick Faster in Taekwondo
The martial art of TaeKwondo is one that heavily involves the use of kicks. There are so many different types of kicks involved with this martial art. They have to be thrown with speed, precision, …
What is the Best Diet for TaeKwondo Athletes?
The best Taekwondo students invest in training both physical and mental. Like any martial art, these two components go hand in hand like a side kick and turning kick. If you only focus on the …
Why is TaeKwondo Practiced Barefoot?
Knowing why training in Taekwondo is done barefoot can better help you understand this Martial Art. There are actually a number of reasons why these martial arts are typically practiced barefoot, and many of them …
Does Yoga Help with TaeKwondo Training?
When envisioning training in Taekwondo or any of the martial arts, you probably assume that you need to work on your strength, flexibility and self-discipline in order to succeed. This is true and there are …
Bowing in Taekwondo: When it is done (and when it isn’t)
Many people, especially in the west, find bowing to be demeaning. It’s a sign of subservience to many, so not everyone is keen on practicing it. But in some cultures, bowing is not only the …
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 …