I look back now at the first time I took TaeKwonDo and I did not realize how “old school” it was when it came to stretching machines and increasing my flexibility as it was first and only school I knew. Since it was a more traditional school it did not have many.. well actually none of what was considered modern …
When first starting in TaeKwonDo, as in most arts that you try to learn, you need to have a good foundation to build on in order to get better and to move up in the belt ranks. That is why I think its imperative to learn and master these 3 basic TaeKwonDo kicks. These are the 3 Basic Kicks in …
Taekwondo is the art of fist and foot and is one of the most ancient forms of self defense. It started in Korea and is a Martial Art that develops a students body, mind and spirit. If you are a beginner in TaeKwonDo or student, like me, then you have wondered what is TaeKwonDo and what is the history of …
Although in some TaeKwonDo schools the number of tenets may vary depending on what they want the students to adhere to, there are always these 5 essential tenets: Courtesy Integrity Perseverance Self-Control Indomitable Spirit But before going into detail about what the 5 tenets of Taekwondo are, I think its best to define what a tenet is before I do …
Inevitably both to the chagrin of the parents and to the joy of the children, once your child has reach a high enough rank, which varies from school to school, there will come a time when they start to spar, and there will a need for some safe sparring gear for them. Each school will have its own requirements as …
