TAEKWONDO AT THE OLYMPICS
No, those who decided to wear a Taekwondo uniform made it with the idea of becoming masters of a new martial art.
Taekwondo Uniform
TAEKWONDO Required Team Gear
The Taekwondo uniform that is worn for both training and competition, and it is that which you put on over the uniform that makes the difference
Taekwondo Tenets and Oath
The minute you wear your Taekwondo uniform you become the recipient of knowledge that has been passed from masters to students for millennia and this means you are part of a select group and thus you need to act and conduct yourself accordingly
How is Taekwondo Scored
Participants do not only wear the traditional sparring Taekwondo uniform but also they are required to wear body and head protection.
TAEKWONDO AT THE OLYMPICS
When Taekwondo began between the 1940s and the 1950s, nobody thought it could become an Olympic sport.
BENEFITS OF TAEKWONDO
Taekwondo is one of the most complete martial arts in existence and that is a fact. And we say it with confidence as it does not only teach kicks and punches but also how to throw them quickly and strong.
TAEKWONDO KICKS (IMPORTANCE)
Taekwondo is a martial art devoted to teaching the skills necessary to throw powerful punches as well as powerful kicks, and this is what we are going to center ourselves today, kicks. At this point you probably noticed that your Taekwondo uniform is designed so you can extend your legs as much as your body …
HOW TO KNOW IF TAEKWONDO IS GOOD FOR ME
Taekwondo is a martial art, a way to learn techniques and ways to defend yourself if the occasion arises or an Olympic sport that will take you on the way to glory, either way it’s a sport and a challenge for any athlete, how can you know if it is for you? Well, for start …
EVOLUTION OF TAEKWONDO
It all started back in the late 1940s and the beginning of the 1950s when Korean martial artists decided to combine elements from karate, Chinese martial arts and some elements of their own martial arts styles. One of the key elements for this to happen was the invasion of Korea by Japanese forces during World …
THE BELTS OF SUCCESS
Taekwondo without a doubt is a journey, a journey that puts your body and mind to the test and allows you to reach a new level of physical and mental confidence, and this will happen no matter if you are learning it as a martial art or to compete at an Olympic level. During that …