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mail Image credit: Andrew Tan/SportSG In order to maximize your full potential in taekwondo, keep in mind the theory of power while sparring in a match. Mass Also known as zilyang in taekwondo, this element states that in order to reach full impact, an individual has to use his entire body mass behind a move, not just his arms and legs. As points are only awarded if the judge deems that the kick or strike is forceful enough, this is one very important way of ensuring you score. One way of throwing your full mass behind a technique is to twist your hip backwards before striking. Another way is to step forward before kicking or striking a blow, as it acts as a pivot for the strength behind the move. Lastly, one can also bend his knees before moving, since it allows for the body to spring forward and thus bring more force behind a move. Reaction Force Called bandong ryok, it is similar to Newton’s action and reaction law. For instance, in taekwondo, i...

Benefits of Taekwondo for Children This list is prepared from published research and anecdotal reports from parents · Children who practice Taekwondo develop a high degree of self-respect Taekwondo builds their self-confidence, self- esteem,and self-discipline. · They gain confidence by finding that they can achieve their goals by practice and perseverance · They develop better manners · They develop leadership abilities · They obtain a desire to set and achieve goals · They develop better concentration skills · Parents observe better grades in school plus increased attendance · With progressive training children become more enthusiastic and optimistic · They develop a “Yes, I can” attitude · They learn to take responsibility for their actions · They develop the strength to say NO to unhealthy peer pressure · They develop better motor skills, coordination, and strength, i.e. better fitness · They acquire skills for physical and mental self-defense · They learn how to defend the...

                                                PRINCIPLES OF TAEKWONDO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The principle of Tae Kwon Do was derived from two fundamental sets of values obtained from both Chinese and Korean philosophies. These values, the practical and the ideological, form a proper Tae Kwon Do Spirit. Once these two sets of values are combined with the physical activities of the Do Jang (school), discipline and self-confidence are created among the students. On a practical level, you find a personal satisfaction from the physical training. You obtain a sense of accomplishment as you learn the techniques of the art. When you learn self-defense, you feel secure about defending yourself and you gain self-confidence. This practical value is found in the elemental m...

                 DISTINGUISH BETWEEN TAEKWONDO AND OTHER MARTIAL ARTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAEKWONDO :-  1:-It is a south korea martial martial arts. 2:-All martial arts are related to each other. Every martial arts are same ,but shows in different           ways.From all taekwondo is one of of them. 3;- "Tae"  meaning  foot, "Kwon"  meaning  fist and "Do"  meaning  way of . These all     collectively called as "TAEKWONDO". 4:- Prearranged sequences of techniques, generally known as forms, are referred to as   poomsae in  Taekwondo. 5:- Taekwondo  is an Olympic sport. OTHER MARTIAL ARTS:- 1:- The different  martial arts  all originated in different countries thousa...

What is Taekwondo? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------              Taekwondo  is the art of self defense that originated in Korea. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. The name was selected for its appropriate description of the art: Tae  (foot), Kwon  (hand), Do  (art). History of Taekwondo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------             One of the earliest clues of Taekwondo’s existence is a mural painted on the wall of a tomb that was built in the Korean kingdom of Koguryo, between 37 BC and 66 AD. The drawing shows two unarmed figures facing each other in a Taekwondo style stance. Additional drawings in the tomb show figures performing blocks and wearing ...