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
BJJ is a very difficult martial art, and it takes about 10 years for an adult to receive the rank of black belt. However, the junior BJJ belts work a little bit differently. This led me to question, what is the system for junior Jiu-Jitsu belts? The junior Jiu-Jitsu belt order is as follows: white, … Read more
Brazilian and Japanese Jiu-Jitsu are two of the most popular martial arts in the world. However, they have completely different histories and have progressed to become very different fighting styles. This led me to question, what are the origins of Jiu-Jitsu? Japanese Jiu-Jitsu originated in the 1500s, and later helped influence Judo. Japanese Jiu-Jitsu includes … Read more
A lot of martial arts look alike. But while the motions and the uniforms may seem similar, there are actually a lot of differences between Karate and Kung Fu. Let’s look at 9 key differences between Kung Fu vs Karate. Kung Fu, from China, is a term for all Chinese martial arts including Tai Chi … Read more
You may have thought of teaching yourself martial arts at home instead of signing up in a dojo. But some martial arts will naturally be easier to learn that way than others. So, can you teach yourself Aikido? It is possible to learn Aikido at home. Many online courses, classes, and videos exist to help … Read more
Kickboxing and Muay Thai are two highly popular, and similar-looking striking martial arts with a focus on powerful kicks. But when comparing both, is kickboxing better than Muay Thai? Kickboxing is not better than Muay Thai. Muay Thai offers more options because it is an eight-point striking system, while Kickboxing is a 4-point striking system. … Read more
There are hundreds of martial arts to choose from, and Taekwondo and Judo are two of the best-known ones. But what are the key differences? Let’s explore Taekwondo vs. Judo. Judo is a Japanese grappling-focused martial art and is an off-shoot of Jiu-Jitsu, exhibiting a wide array of throws, joint locks, and ground moves, while … Read more