Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a martial art first practiced in Korea about 1,300 years ago. The training and advancement process for the martial art can be long and grueling. Your instructor or "sensei" will...

For participants in any contact sport, a mouth guard is essential for protecting your teeth, gums and lips from painful injuries. Whether you're tearing up the football field or sparring in the...

It can be tough, really really tough. As a martial artist over the age of forty getting through a class surrounded by incredibly talented teenagers and adults who are in their twenties or...

Nunchuks are not necessarily dangerous weapons. Soft and harmless nunchuks are used in martial arts competitions to perform tricks and choreographed fight scenes. However, metal and wooden...

In 372 C.E, the first college for the aristocracy was formed in Koguryo, the kingdom of King Sosorim, and guided by the advice of Confucian monk Sundo. Kyongdang, or private schools, quickly...

This lesson is brought to you exclusively from First Strike System online dohjang, a training and certification site in Tae Kwon Do www.firststrikeonline.org The site also provides an affordable...

Whip kick has received lots of questions from our students over the years, yet it is simple once its mechanics are understood. The Whip Kick can be performed with the Front Foot, Rear Foot and...

The nunchuck is among the most recognized symbols associated with the martial arts. The word is derived from the words "nun," meaning twin, and "shaku" representing the average length of each...

Let Master Richard Gordon of First Strike System www.firststrikeonline.org take you through the Yellow Belt (WTF-style) form, Tae Keuk Il Jang. This form has 18 movements. A tip - always remember...

These step-by-step instructions of how to perform the Tae Kwon Do one-step self defense come directly from our online dohjang, at www.firststrikeonline.org The online classrooms include video...

The back kick is one of the most devastating kick in a martial artist's arsenal. A well placed kick can easily put down an unsuspecting assailant. Everyone knows that nothing is perfect;...

Step-by-step instructions for the Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Form Koryo Poomsae. Each step is photographed and explained in easy-to-understand detail. This comes from our online Tae Kwon Do training...

You find yourself backed into a corner with nowhere to go but through your assailant, time to get your guard up and deliver devastating front kicks--enough a distraction to escape. The front kick...

Walking to your car in an empty parking lot, you find yourself in a situation where someone has confronted you and has intentions of doing you bodily harm. The bad guys comes at you from the...

A lapel choke is used in martial arts to cut off an opponent's air supply and end a fight with minimal damage to either fighter. The lapel choke makes use of your opponent's own uniform to...

One of the most popular forms of martial arts that people of all ages take today is taekwondo. As you learn and master the techniques and moves associated with taekwondo, you will be tested at...

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) are conditions in which children lack concentration and, as a result, may have social, behavioral and learning...

Tae Kwon Do is an all body sport. It can't be beat for fun and fitness levels. To get prepared you'll need a range of sporting equipment. Tae Kwon Do equipment ranges from pads and sparring...

Tae Kwon Do is a great way to get an all body work out and have fun at the same time. Earning belts and gaining a sense of empowerment make this the perfect sport for all ages and skill levels....

Getting your kids to like martial arts isn't always easy. Some take to it right away, but others are more reluctant to get involved. Martial arts are wonderful for increasing self-worth, and...

Taekwondo is a game of inches and almost requires you to catch your opponent off guard to land some of those vital points in each round. Here are some helpful points to follow to make your fakes...

When you prepare yourself for a workout, especially one that involves almost every part of your body, as in a martial arts workout, you'll need to do some basic loosening, warming up, and...

Step by step instructions to learn the first form, Ki Bon Yon. Ki bon yon is the most basic form. It's name means 'first form' and it has 20 movements. It is essential to know not only the form...

Falling down can be pretty painful if you do it wrong. This article tells you how to defend yourself against a fall--even a fall as worst as falling off a motorized bike.

Interested in learning self defense and keeping in shape? Tae Kwon Do is a great option but first you have to choose a school to take lessons.

Subwoofers can pop for a number of different reasons. Car audio systems have more noise issues to contend with than home audio systems do. Accessory pop is just one of those common noises that is...

Tae Kwon Do is a type of martial art that hails from Korea. It is one of the more popular sporting martial arts, and has been practiced in the Olympic Games and various other tournaments and...

Once a Tae Kwan Do student has attained the red belt with black stripe, the next step is to receive the first Dan black belt. The test for the black belt is similar to what the student has done...

Step by step, how to perform the World Taekwondo Federation form Taeguk Il (1) Jang.

There are three Wing Chun Empty Hand forms. They are Siu Lim Tao, Chum Kiu and Biu Jee. When the sequence of moves is executed properly, it takes about 40 minutes to do Wing Chun Empty Hand forms....

Tae kwon do is the official combat style of Korea. It translates as “the art of kicking and punching.” It’s characterized by many different kinds of kicks delivered from...

Tae Kwon Do is the Korean national martial art. It makes use of many different kinds of kicks delivered from mobile stances, such as flying or jumping kicks. This activity requires a very good...

Tae Kwon Do is the Korean national martial art. It makes use of many different kinds of kicks being delivered from mobile stances, such as flying or jumping kicks. This requires a very good sense...

Tae kwon do is one of the most respected martial arts, however it is also one of the most difficult to master. Creating a training video can be a great benefit to students eager to learn. Here you...

Learning to tie your belt is one of the first things you learn as a student of Tae Kwon Do. It is important to tie your belt correctly. There are very strict traditions concerning your belt. It...

Taekwondo is a martial art which is quickly gaining popularity in the United States. Because practice and competition of taekwondo requires lots of body to body combat, injuries are commonplace....

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial arts form of self-defense that places a high priority on discipline. Through a variety of choreographed routines, the Tae Kwon Do student moves through a variety of...

If you have moved up the ranks of taekwondo, you'll likely be called upon by your own school or others to do some teaching yourself. Teaching taekwondo is a fun way to get more involved, but can...

Earning a black belt in any martial art is not easy, but getting a black belt in taekwondo is a rewarding challenge for anyone. Whether you have a lot of experience in athletics or are just a...

Wing Chun is a Southern Chinese form of Kung Fu. Two weapons forms, the butterfly swords and the dragon pole, are among the techniques taught in Wing Chun. While the main focus of Wing Chun is the...

Wing Chun is a martial arts form that originated in Southern China. It is a form of Kung Fu that is known primarily for its use of quick hand movements for self-defense and for offensive moves....

There is more to becoming a Taekwondo instructor than just earning a Black belt and doing fancy Taekwondo forms or flying Taekwondo kicks. You must not only embody the highest qualities of your...

Wing Chun is a martial art created during the Ching dynasty. It was taught when all weapons were outlawed, and it has survived to today by being a great self-defense mechanism and teacher of...

Learn how to do a Taekwondo front kick, in this free martial arts training video.

Learn how to do side kick, and a Taekwondo crescent kick, in this free martial arts training video.

Learn Taekwondo strikes, in this free martial arts training video.

Learn how to do a Taekwondo middle block, in this free martial arts training video.

Learn how to do a Taekwondo low block, in this free martial arts training video.

Learn the Taekwondo reverse punch, in this free martial arts training video.

Learn the Taekwondo high block, in this free martial arts training video.