Questions tagged [tae-kwon-do]
A Korean martial art, whose name literally translates to 'the way of the hand and foot'. It emphasizes kicks thrown from a mobile stance, employing the leg's greater reach and power (compared to the arm).
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Name of two stances and their weight distribution
Beomseogi
An official video mentions the name of Beomseogi when the right foot is in front as Oreun Beomseogi. Also, in other times of the video, the naming is consistent:
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What is the origin of the kick name, "Chikyo Chagi"?
Related to Alternative name for downward kick?, what is the origin of the kick name, "Chikyo Chagi" (possibly 치쿄 차기)? Is it named after the Chikyō-dō region? Does it come from the Japanese ...
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Alternative name for downward kick?
My WT dojang uses a different name for the downward kick (axe kick, hammer kick). Instead of naeryeo chagi (내려차기), we say something that to my Spanish-speaking brain sounds like chiko chagi. I've ...
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Were Chinese Kung Fu and South Korean taekwondo based on Japanese Karate?
According to Wikipedia, Japanese karate was first practiced in 1936:
Funakoshi had trained in two of the popular branches of Okinawan karate of the time, Shorin-ryū and Shōrei-ryū. In Japan he was ...
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What is the weight of dipped-foam TKD/Karate sparring gloves? (see photo)
I often see TKD and Karate folks sparring with these types of open-palm glove, made of some sort of plastic-dipped foam that seems common for those styles' equipment.
How much do they weigh?
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How does a person who just watches youtube videos to learn martial arts beat me in sparring?
I have been training in martial arts such as Taekwondo and Boxing for several months. I know a friend who just watches youtube videos to learn to fight. Even though I did my techniques correctly, I ...
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I am about to become a black belt, how can I make an impression?
Finally, after a long journey, and still more, I will finally be a first degree black belt (If I pass, Taekwondo). For a black belt ceremony, are there any must-does to pass? How can I further my ...
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Is the splits necessary for Tae Kwon Do?
I am not flexible, never have been, and most likely won’t be. I have attempted to do it before it ultimately ended in failure. I have searched this up and there are mixed answers. I'd like to try some ...
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Gi considerations for rank tests?
My daughter will soon test again for her brown belt in taekwondo. On her first attempt months ago, she did not pass but they provided a "report card" of sorts. One of the notes written was ...
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Should I do both BJJ & Taek-won-do weekly? [duplicate]
I’ve been practicing BJJ for a few months now.
Does anyone have any expertise with what’s best for gaining skill if both martial arts were to be combined weekly?
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Is it wrong if I don’t want to spar in taekwondo?
I love taekwondo (and am writing this as I am waiting for my class to start), but I have never been fond of sparring. I’m not the best at it, it’s tiring, and forms just appeal to me more. I do want ...
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Karate vs Muay Thai: Side Kick Foot Rotation
Why does Karate and Taekwondo side kick have the foot tilt sideways or even downwards? In Muay Thai, the side teep foot is held diagonal. Is there a functional reason between the two? Curious as I ...
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Kick-to-elbow injuries are very common in our school
When sparring, as far as I can tell, there are many injuries due to a kick hitting the opponent's elbow. The foot gets a huge punch by the sharp elbow bone.
We wear protective gear while sparring. Why ...
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Going from MMA back to Traditional Martial Arts
Currently I go to an MMA gym (Muay Thai with BJJ). After a couple years, I always ponder about going to a traditional school. Just curious what are the benefits of going to a traditional martial arts ...
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Why does Karate recommend kicking with feet instead of shins?
What is the historical reason Karate and Taekwondo recommend kicking with foot instead of shins for Round kicks (different from Muay Thai)?
In Krav Maga, they teach to kick with foot, since most of ...
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Are old high level black belts actually better than young low level black belts?
I'd like to preface this by saying I have virtually zero martial arts experience or knowledge so sorry if I'm not the clearest or if my question doesn't make much sense .
You know that scene in The ...
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Do leg sweeps work with big people with muscles?
I was wondering about it because I have recently been watching out for some big men. I think leg sweeps are a good way to defeat them. But do they work with muscular people?
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Muay Thai Roundhouse kick: Rotate in stability without friction
I like the Muay Thai kick as its more fluid rotation, faster motion, and more power with hip/legs.
One thing compared to Karate and TKD kick, it takes a lot more balance and friction against the ...
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Why doesn't Muay Thai use the Karate/Taekwondo front snap kick?
Why doesn't Muay Thai incorporate the Karate/TKD Front Snap Kick? Muay Thai instead has a Teep kick with slightly different motion.
I understand why Muay Thai has its own roundhouse kick, as its more ...
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In Taekwondo why are both fighters facing the same direction?
In the last Olympic games, I noticed that, in Taekwondo, fighters adopt a stance where both are facing the same direction. Is that forced by rules? Why not have a mirror image stance, so no one has an ...
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Kick with front leg vs. back leg
Is it more beneficial to kick with the front leg or the back leg while on a normal fighting stance (e.g. boxing, taekwondo, etc.)?
I have practiced tkd for some time and I decided to quit practicing ...
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How fast should you be able to kick?
I have practiced TKD for a while and I am wondering at what point are kicks too slow. Let me give an example below:
My height is around 176 cm at the moment and I timed both my roundhouse kicks and ...
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How to deal with a judgmental instructor
Instructor behavior observed:
Comparing students with each other
Blaming students
Insulting students
Impulsive decisions
Lack of discipline in teaching martial arts
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Punching bag training kicks/punches [closed]
Since sport club are closed, I would like to get some suggestion for training on my punching bag.
I would like something that trains the whole body since I was practicing Muay Thaï and Taekwondo, but ...
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If yelling is so good, why MMA fighters don't yell often
In our class, the benefits of yelling/shouting, i.e. Kihap, in sparring are sometimes pointed out. If yelling is so beneficial, why MMA fighters don't yell often? Or do they?
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Identify Mystery WTF TKD Kick
A few years ago my kung fu school developed a relationship with a local and well-regarded WTF Olympic Style Tae Kwon Do school and we initiated a technique-exchange of sorts. A technique we learned ...
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Better foot technique with daily stretching
How effective is it to do daily stretching for the legs in order to get a better foot technique for kicking, like in Karate or Taekwondo. Let's say, I am stretching my legs three times a day for about ...
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Taekwondo: Is it too late to start TKD at 14 and still become an Olympian?
I’ve done research and a bunch of other people start at around 6 years old. I want to start it and hopefully make it to the Olympics and I’m willing to train every single day by myself. If I start ...
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How to spar an aggressive fighter shown in the shared video
This week, in the fighting session, I'm going to spar with the blue fighter in the linked video below:
https://kapwi.ng/c/6DK9Gm0E
Is very aggressive
Is heavier
Makes heavy use of Kihap i.e. shouting
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Main differences of Karate & Taekwondo
I'm asking b/c, to an outsider, they can appear similar. But, clearly, there are key distinctions.
What are the distinctions between Karate and Taekwondo
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What is the meaning of the pseudonym Eui-Am in TaeKwon-Do?
I have been searching for the meaning of the pseudonym Eui-Am. I know the definition, but what does it mean. This is the most I can find "The Taekwondo pattern Eui-Am was named in honor of Son ...
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Which Style out of the 3 should I start with
Hey guy so I'm pretty young as of now and I'm planning to learn some martial arts in the future so I need some help choosing the first one to start with. I plan on learning Southpaw boxing, Taekwondo, ...
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What's the name of the Shorin Ryu technique that's most like upward palm block?
I'm asking because I noticed this technique in Wu Mei that looks exactly like it.
I'd like to see the Shorin bunkai for this technique.
https://youtu.be/Qwhqp0eJhDw?t=1115
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How to gain back my flexibility and muscle memory fast?
I have been practicing Taekwondo from 2011 to 2017-2018 and then I stopped.
I am wondering how I can regain my muscle memory and flexibility as soon as possible.
Also I have been doing gym for a year ...
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Defend with leg and knee
While sparring, sometimes I unintentionally use my legs and knees to defend against opponent's kicks. I know it is wrong. I'm just curious why there is no leg defense in Teakwondo?
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Is it ok to start taekwondo at the age of 14?
I am a 14 year old female and I've always wanted to try taekwondo, however I am not the most flexible of people, and I am concerned to whether that will affect learning the sport in any way. I've also ...
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Convert white collar Dobok to black collar
Usually Doboks for Gup grades will have a white collar, and Dan grades (black belts) will wear a black collar Dobok (not sure if there are any rules about this, but this is what I see as the common ...
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Soft Taekwondo introduction for other people
I was wondering what kind of exercise would be good to introduce a few Taekwondo techniques to other people, for example, colleagues during a company annual meeting, or similar conferences.
As a ...
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How to protect knees on jump kick techniques
I'm motivated to improve my jumping kick technique, within my weight and age limitations. I feel that it's a great way to improve strength, balance and proper kicking technique.
However, jump kicks ...
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How to train for 1st Dan Blackbelt testing in Taekwondo [closed]
I’m 61 yo. I’m training for my 1st dan TKD test in May. I am focusing on cardio for endurance, I also review my forms at least once a day even if just in my head... I try to watch what I eat, sleep ...
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How to beat a Kickboxer with a Bruce-Lee-type stance and a Taekwondo/Karate background?
Edit 2: More information in the linked video:
How To Beat Karate/Taekwondo Fighters
Basically, keep your hands up to block the hook kick and the spinning side kick. And don't focus on catching the ...
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Practice advice for jump kicks
Preparing for black belt test, one of the items I'm worried about are jump kicks.
I'm a heavier person, and it's harder to stay up in the air compared with the young kids, so less time to perform the ...
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Will mixing wing chun, boxing and TKD be effective?
I am thinking about learning boxing for punching, TKD for kicking, and wing chun for flashy moves, jabs including eye jabs, and center line theory.
Will that be effective?
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The sixth step in ITF TKD's Do-San form
In the various listings I can find online, this move is described as "spear hand". But as I've seen it taught, it also involves moving the left hand downward with the palm facing the ground before the ...
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What are the differences between TKD's backfist/reverse and boxing's jab/cross?
Ignoring footwork (supposing it is present), what are the primary differences in these combos? Are there any significant differences between the ideal versions of these punches? I'm looking for ...
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Why are punches to the head prohibited in some Eastern striking martial arts?
Some eastern martial arts (such as karate, taekwondo) prohibit straight boxing-style strikes/punches to the head in their sports rules:
A punch that makes strong contact with the opponent's hogu ...
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Resting leg muscles in cold water and temperature
I have watched some Taekwondo practitioners resting their legs inside ice cold water for a specific amount of time:
Also, I noticed Cryotherapy devices being used:
What is the effect of low ...
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Belt too long, tie with two knots?
I use the classic one knot belt tie, but the tied belt is quite long (almost touches the knees), and I’m wondering if I could use two knots.
I tried doing it, but the result was too “bulky” and I ...
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Taekwondo belts and their rankings [duplicate]
What are the rankings of the 6 taekwondo belts and how long does it take to get those belts?
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Sparring against two opponents test
For later Kups, one of the belt test items is sparring against two opponents at the same time.
What is being tested with this, and what would be a proper tactic to pass it?
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