Martial arts has always been described as both a science and an art. The art lies in expression, discipline, and spirit. The science lies in mechanics—the invisible framework of physical laws that governs every strike, block, and throw. When I first began my journey in martial arts, I was taught how to move: where to […]
Category: Taekwondo
Taekwondo Pumsae style guide: VOLUME ONE
Comprising the current official forms of the KTA, the Kukkiwon and the WTF, the taegeuk Pumsae is an authorized and approved system of 8 forms in a series which replaced the Palgwe forms. Under this system, each form is known as a “Jang,” which are numbered from 1st form (Il jang) to 8th form (pal […]
Practical Taekwondo Turning, Roundhouse & Reverse Kicks
Commonly being referred to as round kick, turning kick is a highly powerful kicking technique in Taekwondo. In fact, almost 60% of techniques used in a Taekwon-Do championship were turning kicks. Turning kick has over a dozen variations, each with unique strength and weakness that deserve serious attention. For example, there is roundhouse kick which […]
Practical Taekwondo 360, 540 & Combo Kicks: Covering advanced TKD kicking techniques 2011 Edition
TKD practistioners combine kicks into combinations to defeat the opponent in a sparring competition. This book showcases a wide range of kick combinations. Learn effective and powerful combinations such as a front kick, roundhouse kick, back kick, reverse kick combos with this book. Also learn to perform 360 turning kick and 540 reverse kick by […]