Category Archives: Martial Arts and Techniques
Karate vs Taekwondo – Which one to choose
Saturday 3 March 2012
The two most common martial arts being practiced in Australia are Taekwondo and Karate.
Ever since people have been interested in doing martial arts they have been wondering what is the difference between the two. This poses a problem especially for those who are just looking around for a martial art school or studio.
The fact that both Karate and Taekwondo seem to be wearing the same style of uniforms with different belt colors does not help either. Continue reading
Taekwondo Is Not Taekwondo Without Its Kicks
You have probably heard this over and over again but you are going to hear it again now, Taekwondo is known for its kicks.
The kicks used in Taekwondo sparring are more striking than in any other martial art. Even though the kicks in poomse are simpler than the ones used in sparring, they can be equally as impressive if executed properly.
Also, a good, solid front kick is more impressive than an impromptu tornado or double roundhouse kick.
What is it that makes a great taekwondo kick?
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Empowering Through Fun and Great Teaching
Wednesday 12 October 2011
A team of instructors at a martial arts academy can do a really great technical job, by making sure that everything is really technically accurate, right on the mark when it come to the technical side of things. But what else is there? Is it good enough to just focus on the technical stuff? Continue reading
Kicking in the Korean Martial Arts
Tuesday 4 October 2011
You have probably heard this over and over again but you are going to hear it again now. That is, “The Korean Martial Arts – as seen in Taekwondo and Hapkido – are known for its kicks”.
The kicks used in Hapkido and Taekwondo sparring are more striking than in any other martial art. Even though the kicks in poomse are simpler than the ones used in sparring, they can be equally as impressive if executed properly. Continue reading
The Enigma Behind Taekwondo and Hapkido Uniforms
Monday 29 August 2011
Not many people know that the principle behind Taekwondo and Hapkido is even followed in the construction of the training uniform or “dobok” as it is traditionally called.
It can be noted that many Eastern philosophic doctrines are the basis behind the principles of the ancient Korean arts of Taekwondo and Hapkido. In their concepts the harmony in human life is very important. They input the same ideas in the creation of their uniform.
The dobok is said to be taken from the national Korean costume. Continue reading