Taekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts in the world, but not all Taekwondo is practiced the same way. Two major styles dominate the landscape: Olympic Taekwondo and Traditional Taekwondo. While both share the same roots and emphasize powerful kicks, they differ significantly in purpose, technique, and training focus. Read on to learn more!
Through the practice of forms (Poomsae), students learn the applications of various techniques of Taekwondo. Poomsae serve a multi-dimensional role, aiding in development and refinement of coordination, balance, timing, breath control and rhythm, all of which are essential skills to the Taekwondo student. This blog post lists and describes the World Taekwondo Federation Poomsae.
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art. The word “Taekwondo” consists of three parts: “tae,” meaning foot, “kwon,” meaning fist or hand, and “do,” meaning way. Although Korea had its own native martial arts for thousands of years, Taekwondo, as we know it today, originated in the 1950s. In this blog, post I provide a concise history of the art.
