Taekwondo is mostly kicking whereas boxing is mostly punches. But fighters in both categories can deliver strong, crippling blows to an opponent. But can a Taekwondo fighter beat a boxer? A Taekwondo fighter would likely lose against a skilled boxer. This is because their kicks are the main tool they use in a fight. But … Read more
Obviously, most of us know that martial arts will help us if we ever need to defend ourselves. And Karate is the best-known martial art. So, specifically, what are the advantages of Karate? Karate helps develop and boost self-confidence, patience, resilience, and the ability to better self-regulate emotions. It also helps to strengthen the entire … Read more
Taekwondo is one of the most popular sports and martial arts in the world. But since it has a lot of rules and looks mostly like kicks, is Taekwondo effective in MMA? Taekwondo can be effective in MMA when combined with boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In fact, some top fighters have it … Read more
Taekwondo has grown in popularity during the last few decades. But what makes Taekwondo so popular? And is it the best martial art to learn? Let’s review the Taekwondo pros and cons: Taekwondo Pros Taekwondo Cons Improves one’s strength, stamina, and flexibility Techniques are limited to primarily kicks and strikes Teaches discipline, confidence, resilience, awareness, … Read more
Do you want to learn the secrets of Okinawan karate styles? It’s a martial art with centuries of history and traditions, originating from the Shaolin Temple in China. But how do the different styles differ? Is one better than the other? And are there a lot of different Okinawan Karate styles? There are 5 main … Read more
Several martial arts are also Olympic sports. But what about Jiu-Jitsu; either the Japanese version or the Brazilian offshoot? Is Jiu Jitsu in the Olympics? Jiu-Jitsu is not currently an Olympic sport, either the original Japanese version or the more recent Brazilian offshoot. But with the recent addition of Karate to Olympic martial arts, that … Read more
Taekwondo is one of the best-known martial arts. But not all martial arts use a belt system. And those that do, often use a system that is different from everyone else’s. So what is the Taekwondo belt order? The Taekwondo belt order differs slightly depending on the organization being followed. In the ATA, the order … Read more
The choice of the right martial art can be a bit confusing because there’s a lot of options. Taekwondo is well known as is Jiu Jitsu. But which is better? Let’s explore Taekwondo vs. Jiu-Jitsu. Taekwondo is focused heavily on kicks and standing defenses, whereas Jiu-Jitsu focuses heavily on ground movements, similar to wrestling. Jiu-Jitsu … Read more
Coping with the challenges of life can be a tall order. Martial arts might seem violent and intense but it does have a lot of benefits. But can Karate help with anxiety? Karate and other styles of martial arts do help lessen the symptoms of anxiety in both children and adults as they provide a … Read more
To get really good at any martial art, it pays to also practice at home when you’re away from the dojo. But for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or any other grappling art, many moves need a partner. That’s where a training dummy comes in handy. But what is the best BJJ dummy? The best BJJ dummy is … Read more