Taekwondo

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...

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...

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...

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....

It's important to focus on your target, or opponent, when performing the taekwondo reverse crescent kick. Learn the reverse crescent kick from a taekwondo expert in this free martial arts video.

Tae Kwon Do is a popular martial art that utilizes a number of punches and kicks, often in combination. One of the kicks that is frequently used in combinations is the crescent kick, which is a...

The Tae Kwon Do hook kick is a great kick because it tricks your opponent. You'll be coming to the outside of your opponent first and then snapping your heel back into your opponent's head. The...

Although tae kwon do in Korean means "to destroy with the feet," not all the attack moves in tae kwon do use the feet to attack the opponent. One popular attacking action is the fake jab to back fist.

Learning how to do the piercing back kick in taekwondo is one of the final basic kicks you master. Use this kick to defend against someone attacking you from behind. The piercing back kick can be...

In advanced taekwondo, it is essential to master some basic combinations to use while sparring and in competition. Combinations allow you to confuse your opponent and get a clean strike when it is...

Jumping attacks are advanced attacks in taekwondo, and as such they are typically rewarded more points in sparring. Jumping attacks are also risky, so practicing and working out proper mechanics...

One of the basic kicks in Taekwondo is the front kick, or the front snap kick. You perform the kick by snapping your kicking leg straight in front of you. The side front snap kick is a variation...

In Taekwondo, you will have to utilize combinations to compete against advanced fighters. One potent combination is an advanced three-kick combo. The first kick makes your opponent react which...

You use your hands for both offense and defense in Taekwondo by punching and with basic blocking. You also can use your feet. Checking kicks can block an opponent's attack with your legs. Here is...

If you are in the advanced stages of Taekwondo and want to practice your skills in offensive sparring techniques, there are plenty to choose from. The mid-air 180-degree reverse back-piercing kick...

Tae Kwon Do is South Korea's national sport. When translated into English, Tae Kwon Do means "The way of the foot and the fist." A fake side piercing kick to a sliding back fist is a technique...

Anyone studying the martial art of Tae Kwon Do has to master hand combinations to succeed. Hand combinations are used to confuse and strike the opponent with multiple attacks. If performed...

Once you have mastered intermediate-level Tae Kwon Do moves, it is time to move to more advanced techniques. A side kick and reverse spinning hook kick combination is an offensive move that can...