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Taekwando Tournament Training Tips

Learn about Korean Martial Art Taekwondo sparring and form competition and how to prepare for a tournament, in this free video series.

Series Summary

Tae kwon do is a martial art that combines Japanese, Chinese, and Korean styles of fighting. It is the national sport of Korea, and the name (loosely translated) means “the way of the foot and the fist.” Tae Kwon Do evolved as a combination of combat styles taught by three Korean kingdoms in the earliest times of Korean recorded history. From 1910-1945, Koreans were exposed to Japanese martial arts, and this highly influenced their own fighting style. Then, during the Korean War, even more martial arts schools (kwon) were opened and were instructed to unite under a common name. Thus “tae kwon do” was invented.Tae kwon do is one of the most popular styles of martial arts practiced worldwide, used for defense, sport, and exercise. The martial art emphasizes a mobile stance kick, used to overtake an opponent from a distance. In this free instructional video series, learn about preparing for a tae kwon do tournament, where students test their skills against each other in limited or full contact matches. Lessons include tips for proper nutrition before a match, warm up exercises, and how to score points in a tournament, as well as practicing for demonstration routines and techniques for team fighting.
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