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? Image via Wikipedia 1. Balance Balance may not be seem as obvious as you think. And balance is more than just not ending up on the floor. It is a matter...

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Working That Taekwondo Technique

Some of the Taekwondo techniques and how they work: 1.Build-up technique. This works in a circle of at least four. One person begins with any single Taekwondo technique, normally intended for at the person on the immediate left or right. This technique travels around the circle, with each person accomplishing the move, until it returns to the originator of the move. When that person repeats the move, the next person in the circle does the first technique and adds another to it. Now the two-move combination travels around the circle until it is added-to by the next person along. This continues until the combination of moves becomes long...

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Taekwondo : What's there to know..

Every school has a different way of testing/grading. In some schools, being invited to the test means you've already earned the next belt and the test is just a formality. In others, they're deciding during the test whether or not you've earned your next rank. One school may have a set order of events during a test and another may vary on the instructor's whim. Hydration It's a rookie mistake – during your first test, since you don't always need a drink during the brief break in class, you don't bother to bring a bottle of water. This can wind up not being serious, if you have access to a water fountain or a bathroom sink. However, if you don't,...

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