Taekwondo involves both punches and kicks, and with kicks, you are allowed to kick the face and head. So, how do you stay safe in Taekwondo? Stay safe practicing Taekwondo by wearing padded helmets and torso pads and by focusing initially on the precision of hits more than power and speed. Power and speed are … Read more
Taekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts out there. It involves a lot of kicking. But is Taekwondo offensive or defensive? Taekwondo is largely defensive in that it is not designed for attack. Most martial arts have a spiritual component that decries unnecessary use of force and the most offensive or aggressive systems, … Read more
Martial arts can be hard or soft, and not all are designed as full contact. And full contact is sometimes practiced at full power and speed. But is Taekwondo full contact? Taekwondo is one of many full-contact martial arts, such as some forms of Karate and MMA. The strikes and kicks delivered in practicing Taekwondo … Read more
Taekwondo is focused heavily on kicks. The good news is for those looking to practice at home, it’s easy to practice kicks without a partner. But what about some of the other moves? You’ve probably wondered “can I teach myself Taekwondo?” You can teach yourself the fundamentals of Taekwondo. But a heavy bag for kicks … Read more
We all know that training in any sport takes a while to get good at. But are martial arts like Taekwondo different and if you train more frequently, does that speed up your progress? More specifically, how often should you train in Taekwondo? Most practitioners train in Taekwondo 2-3 times per week. However, for those … Read more
Comparing one martial art to another helps us choose which ones best fit us. But it can also be really hard to know the difference if you are new to martial arts. So let’s examine which is better, Aikido vs. Taekwondo. Aikido is a better choice than Taekwondo for many people. Aikido is often easier … Read more