Taekwondo sometimes gets a bad rap for being heavily rules-based and handing out black belts very quickly. But if you want to train in it, is Taekwondo effective in a real fight? Taekwondo is effective in a real fight. One learns how to kick, punch, strike, block, and other fighting techniques. And the conditioning that … Read more
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
We’ve all read or seen or heard about Batman and his amazing skills. And we’ve seen him hold his own in countless movies, sometimes against villains with actual superpowers. But what martial arts does Batman know? In the original comic books, Batman was trained in Judo, Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, and Aikido. Over the years, comic book, … 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
Unlike a lot of martial arts, Tai Chi, one of the many forms of Kung Fu, is typically practiced with shoes. So what are the best shoes for Tai Chi? As a general rule, some of the best shoes for Tai Chi are rubber sole Kung Fu Tai Chi shoes, Osdream canvas Kung Fu shoes, … 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