I’ve been practicing taekwondo for years, competing in local and national tournaments, and I still remember my first match—heart pounding, trying to land a clean kick while keeping track of the score. Understanding how scoring …
How to Prepare for Your Taekwondo Tournament
Going to a Taekwondo tournament can be a daunting experience and somewhat intimidating if it’s your first time. When I went to my first tournament (quite a few years ago), there wasn’t readily available information …
Understanding The Role of the Referee in Taekwondo
Have you ever wondered why the referee’s decisions in a Taekwondo match can make or break a fighter’s chances of victory? Or how they ensure fair play and safety for all competitors? The role of …
What is the World Taekwondo Championships?
In this article, I’ll take you on an exciting journey into the world of the World Taekwondo Championships. If you’re passionate about the thrilling martial art of taekwondo and curious about the global stage where …
Mastering Taekwondo Fighting Competitions: Strategies for Success
Taekwondo is a martial art that has grown in popularity around the world. With its focus on kicks, strikes, and blocks, it is a dynamic and exciting sport that requires skill, strength, and agility. For …
TaeKwondo and the Olympic Games
The art of TaeKwondo is still a fairly new martial that has only been around for less than a hundred years. But in the short time the martial art has been practiced it has had …
TaeKwonDo Tournament Rules and Regulations
As I have mentioned on more then a few occasions, I studied TaeKwonDo when I was younger, then took a long break and then a few years ago (well maybe more then just a few!) …
What is the Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team?
In the 1940s and 1950s, Taekwondo was formed by Korean martial artists with great influence on other martial arts such as karate. Taekwondo isn’t just a combat style but is also used to teach discipline …
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 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 …