Archive for the ‘Tae Kwon Do’ Category
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The History of Tae Kwon Do
The term “Tae Kwon Do” loosely translates as “the art of punching and kicking,” or, in martial arts terms, “striking.” Remember that in martial arts, there is not only one way to fight: many people view martial arts as being limited to karate chops and wood-breaking. But when it comes to a style like Tae [...]
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Martial Arts Styles and Origins
There may be a vast and wide variety of martial arts techniques, but not everyone has knowledge of every one of them. If someone plans on pursuing a martial arts class but does not know the various styles and forms that can be practiced, they will have an awful lot of trouble finding an appropriate [...]
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In Martial Arts, What is a “Takedown” and How Can I Learn It?
If you’ve heard of the different types of moves in martial arts, you’re probably already aware of terms like striking, punching, kicking, throws, and this curious one: the “takedown.” In mixed martial arts, very few moves have such a dramatic impact on the way a fight is going as when one contestant “takes down” another [...]
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What Are the Most Popular Martial Arts Today?
The martial arts have been developing for thousands of years, so it makes sense that in today’s culture, you can find so many disciplines and sub-disciplines within the “martial arts” realm. But what kind of martial arts define what is going on today, and what are people interested in learning? Some of the answers may [...]
