Sunday, July 15, 2012

Methods of Punch and Kick

taekwondo kickTaekwondo is one of the most popular martial arts from Korea, more focused on different types kicking, jumping and punching. Tae means “to kick”, kwon stands for “to punch” and do is “way” it also use the system of blocks, open-handed strikes, take-downs or sweeps, throws and joint locks. It was developed by the three rival Korean Kingdoms of Goguryeo, Silla and Baekje, where young men were trained in unarmed combat techniques to develop strength, speed, and survival skills. The ancient martial arts of Korea known as Subak; created by the Goguryeo kingdom. Subak was the upper body techniques, during Joseon period it became Taekkyeon; was the lower body techniques. So that, taekwondo derived from the native martial arts founded by the nine kwans (means martial arts schools) and influenced by other countries. Taekwondo is not only the most effective way, but also popular sports in the world.
taekwondoTaekwondo develops:
v  Strength
v  Speed
v  Balance
v  Flexibility
v  Stamina



2 comments:

  1. If you want to learn new methods of punch and kick, then you should definitely attend some Toronto martial arts classes at http://www.bambamboo.com/. This martial arts school is more concerned with how well you can fight than how you look. I highly recommend it!

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  2. Thanks for your suggestion, I think your new methods of punch and kick would help me to develop my style.

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