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 …
Taekwondo and the Junior Olympics
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 …