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 …
What Is The Kihap (Yell) in TaeKwonDo?
The word Kihap is a portmanteau of the Korean words “ki” and “hap.” Ki is an incredibly important concept in East Asian martial arts,. While ki is literally translated as “air,” “gas,” or “breath,” it …
The most common Taekwondo injuries and how to treat them
I spoke to Kevin Jensen and John Lee from Infinite Health for some expert advice about taekwondo injuries and treatments. Kevin is a massage therapist who has worked with the Argentine National Taekwondo Team and …
How To Condition Your Hands for TaeKwonDo
It is often assumed that within Taekwondo it is kick dominant and little to no punches are taught. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Punching is a large part of Taekwondo curriculums and to …
Why is a TaeKwonDo Uniform White?
A TaeKwondo Uniform is white in order to demonstrate that everyone is the same when training and to emphasis that one is judged on their skills and not on their appearance. It also signifies the …
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!) …
How to Photograph Martial Arts: A Guide for Beginners
Photographing a Martial Arts event can be a challenge. With the speed at which kicks and punches are thrown and the indoor lighting, getting a picture without any blur can be difficult. It can be …
Linear vs Circular Martial Arts: What is the Difference?
The world of martial arts is immense, and it can be intimidating for one to get into. But if you take it one step at a time, you’ll find that even though there is so …
How to Clean Martial Arts Sparring Gear
Imagine going back to martial arts or more specifically Taekwondo after a long break. You’re excited to put on your sparring equipment, only to stop in your tracks the moment you take a huge whiff …
When is International TaeKwonDo Day?
International World TaeKwondo Day is officially designated as September 4. It started in 2006 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam by the ruling body of Taekwondo or the World Taekwondo Federation. Taekwondo is a discipline …