Tae kwon do and flexibility
Tao Kwon do is a Korean martial art mostly based on kicks, delivered above the belt. Having trained with several black belts of this discipline… Read More »Tae kwon do and flexibility
Tae Kwon Do
A peculiar flaw in Tae Kwon Do practice
I recently attended the Varsity Tae Kwon Do match between Cambridge and Oxford University. I noticed, more than ever before, a very common flaw that… Read More »A peculiar flaw in Tae Kwon Do practice
Improving performance in martial arts: a progressive approach
Many martial arts techniques require actions that involve groups muscles that are not usually used in any other everyday’s activity; let’s we consider for example:… Read More »Improving performance in martial arts: a progressive approach
My toughts about Tae Kwon Do
Finding a Tae Kwon Do class is usually very easy, in most places and for this reason I have practiced Tae Kwon Do (TKD) in… Read More »My toughts about Tae Kwon Do
Differences between Aikido and Tae Kwon Do
I met yesterday a guy and our conversation drifted very quickly into martial arts (surprise!), specifically about self defence. I was confused when he stated… Read More »Differences between Aikido and Tae Kwon Do
Should i do karate or taekwondo?
I was recently awarded best answer in Yahoo! Answers by replying to the following question: hey guys im a teenage girl and i really want… Read More »Should i do karate or taekwondo?
Transfer of knowledge: the pyramidal structure of a martial arts club
The technical basis of most martial arts is full of complex concepts if compared to many other physical disciplines and sports. Just think about the… Read More »Transfer of knowledge: the pyramidal structure of a martial arts club