Lots of people want to learn martial arts but maybe don’t live near a dojo or are uncomfortable with partnering strangers. So, can you learn martial arts without a partner? You can learn some...
Category: Types of Martial Arts
Martial arts are riveting: You execute interesting techniques, have to bow, and are often barefoot. And at times, you’ve got to yell. But why do you yell in martial arts? Martial artists...
Learning Taekwondo is fun. But not everyone likes forms (called kata in Japanese, but called Poomsae, hyeong, or teul in Taekwondo). So, why do you practice forms in Taekwondo? Practicing forms in...
An array of spectacular kicks is one of the most noticeable aspects of Taekwondo - a sport and martial art. But can you punch in Taekwondo? Punches to the body are allowed in Taekwondo. But one...
Taekwondo is a full-body workout that equips you with the ability to defend yourself. But for kids and teens training it, can Taekwondo make you taller? No. Taekwondo itself cannot make one...
Systema and Krav Maga are two popular self-defense systems. The former has its roots in Russia, while the latter originated in Israel. But is Systema better than Krav Maga? Systema is better than...