Taekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts for a reason. It trains both your body and mind and gives you a clearer outlook on how to live life, thanks to its guiding tenets. But what are the tenets of Taekwondo? These five tenets of Taekwondo are Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-control, and having an … Read more
Taekwondo sometimes gets a bad reputation for handing out black belts too quickly. But for many, kids especially, having a realistically achievable goal helps keep them motivated. So how long does it take to get a black belt in Taekwondo? As a general rule in Taekwondo, a first degree black belt takes 3 to 5 … Read more
Everyone loves to measure their progress. And for younger Taekwondo students especially, that new belt can be quite motivating. But how often can you grade in Taekwondo? As a general rule, students can grade in Taekwondo every 3 months, provided that they train at least 2 or 3 days per week. If they train less … Read more
Taekwondo sometimes gets a bad rap in martial arts, and we hear stories of black belts being handed out very quickly. So, what are the Taekwondo black belt requirements? In most cases, to test for a Taekwondo black belt, the practitioner has to have been training for a minimum of three years. The Taekwondo black … Read more
Like several other martial arts forms, Taekwondo uses a belt ranking system to track Taekwondo students’ progress. But how many Taekwondo belts are there? As a general rule, Taekwondo has eleven colored belts. But there are subtle differences between the primary 3 governing bodies, the ITF, WTF, and ATA. The belts that are the same … Read more
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 Taekwondo helps practitioners become more effective and more disciplined. The forms are a sequence of techniques that, when combined, are designed to showcase … Read more
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 cannot punch an opponent on the head or below the belt. Punches that are not in line with the … Read more
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 taller. How tall we are is actually a function of genetics and diet. However, when we are below 18, some forms of strenuous … Read more
Taekwondo is known for kicking techniques, while boxing focuses on punches and upper body movements. But how do they compare? Let’s look at Taekwondo vs Boxing. Boxing produces greater muscle and core strength and is also excellent for self-defense. And it is focused exclusively on punches. Taekwondo also builds strength, but being points-focused, is less … Read more
Taekwondo involves a lot of kicking. And that’s what’s dominant about this martial art. But is there more to it, or is Taekwondo only kicking? Taekwondo involves a lot more than kicking. Punches and strikes are allowed and are an integral part of the sport. In fact, the name Taekwondo means the way of the … Read more