Taekwondo Basics

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Taekwondo is one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, dating back over 2000 years. It is known for its unique style of kicking, which develops power from the legs and lower torso.

Training in taekwondo teaches students a variety of physical skills, including strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, balance, memory, concentration and self-control. It also improves the student’s mental well-being by helping them to maintain a positive attitude.

Students move up in belt rank (symbolized by different colors) through the process of testing, usually once every two months. During the test, a student must demonstrate knowledge of all techniques taught by their instructor.

Sparring in taekwondo is important for achieving black belt ranking. Students practice a variety of attacks and defenses against their instructor and against each other in three-step sparring.

Rules and regulations in taekwondo vary from organization to organization. For example, a taekwondo instructor may be able to teach a student a technique only after they have earned their first dan (black belt) rank.

The rules and regulations in taekwondo are designed to ensure fairness for both students and judges. They include a minimum number of points that can be awarded by each technique.

Points are scored by striking an opponent with a punch or kick that is landed to the body or head. Spinning attacks, such as turning kicks or jumping kicks, are also scored.

While Taekwondo is effective for self-defense, it is a sport with many limitations. It is not suitable for street fighting as it has many “point fight” rules that are not relevant in real combat situations.