Taekwondo

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TKD stand for Taekwondo and the governing body for the sport in the United States is 'USA Taekwondo' or 'USAT' for short. Martial arts is a popular activity in the United States.

Poomse are Taekwondo "forms" (a series of combined techniques performed in sequence to mimic an imaginary opponent). The movements should be deliberate and defined (not sloppy). This is where the "beauty of Taekwondo" come in to play.

Poomse "teams" are simply members of a team from a specific club. Some competitions add up the members scores to award the best team. Others, the team performs together and synchronization is key.

Others compete in poomse just as individuals against the rest in their class - all performing the same form.

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Construction on the main building began on November 19, 1971. It was completed on November 30, 1972. The Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters) was officially named on February 6, 1973.

There are differences in weight distribution taught among various schools and Taekwondo organizations, so this is a detailed question that only your instructor can answer for you in your school.

There are some sparring and fixed stances that position the feet and posture very similar to the back stances, yet have a 50/50 weight distribution. Thus, these would not be considered "back stances." Only when the majority of your weight is shifted to the rear foot, does it become a back stance.

Most Taekwondo Instructors will identify a back stance with having a 60/40 weight distribution. Some will go so far as to say it should be 70/30, or even 80/20. In reality, a Taekwondo fighter can shift any amount from 51% to 89% to the rear leg, and be considered in a Back Stance. Your weight should not be stagnant, nor rigid to one specific number, but able to adjust to the circumstances. However, when first learning postures, instructors will teach a specific number of their preference to get all beginner students doing the same thing before becoming proficient enough to adjust accordingly.

If you reach 90% or more of your weight on your rear foot, it is typically considered a "rear-foot" stance which is also called a "cat stance" or "tiger stance." Placing all of your weight on the rear leg makes it a "one-legged stance" or a "crane stance."

Ask your instructor what weight distribution he/she uses as a teaching tool for learning the Back Stance posture. Over time, you will discover that this is more of a guide for beginners, and a middle ground for what should be a flexible and adjustable number. The whole purpose of a Back Stance is to become rooted and grounded enough to deliver a powerful defense, yet mobile enough that you don't get caught in a fixed position. The sparring stance is slightly more flexible, mobile, and less rigid in its demand for a specific number of weight distribution. Each stance serves its purpose.

Both Karate and Taekwondo are suitable for warfare, and the question of one being "better" is ALWAYS a matter of opinion. While modern warfare relies heavily upon long range weapons such as firearms, artillery, explosive devices and missiles, a soldier never knows when they might come face to face with an enemy combatant. In addition to fighting, and survival skills, the modern soldier benefits greatly from good physical condition. The martial art training also provides additional positive character traits such as discipline, self control, perseverance, and extraordinary mental focus. In this regard, both karate and taekwondo (and many other Martial Art systems) would serve well. The more important factors would be the quality of instructor available to the solider, and the dedication of the student to train for optimum performance.

The rules are set by the organization or group setting up the tournament or fight. Typically three rounds are set up.

The question of one system of Martial Art being "better" than another is ALWAYS a matter of opinion. Tang su do (or tang soo do), and Taekwondo are very similar in nature, and have common origins. Taekwondo has undergone transformations that has put the kicking as the primary weapon, but either system is effective in self defense. Both are very powerful, and neither one can be indisputably labeled as better or more practical.

Many schools around the world are poorly run, and taught by less than fully qualified instructors, so the product is an improperly trained student, but that does not reflect on the art itself - - just the quality of instruction. One should consider what they want out of the training (IE: sports, family fun, fitness, self defense, or a well rounded Martial Art program), then seek out a school and instructor that is capable of providing that, regardless of which system you choose.

Yoon Byung In was the original founder. However when he disappeared during the Korean War his student Lee Nam Suk carried out his teachings.

For many years Kim Soon Bae was the head of the Chang Moo Kwan. However, recently he's been very ill and is quite old so the current head of Chang Moo Kwan in Korea (the World Taekwondo Changmookwan Federation) is Kim Joong Young.

An educated answer to this question is not a simple "yes" or "no." What "should" you do implies a desired outcome. What that outcome is for you might be different than others. Studying multiple systems tends to broaden your awareness and experience, but typically does not create greater skill in the long run. Compare it to a construction company spending time and money to building several foundations with no walls instead of one large solid foundation and then proceed to construct walls and ceilings to form the growing levels. If you keep changing contractors, architects, and floor plans, you waste time starting over, and repeating steps before you have even completed the first, most important step.

It should first be understood that there is no such thing as "WTF Taekwondo." Taekwondo is the national Martial Art of South Korea, and is also their national sport. There is a difference between the knowledge and skills that have been solidified in an official curriculum as approved by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul, Korea), and the sport of Taekwondo, which is a game based on some skills contained within the art of self defense. Rules for competition will vary from one tournament to the next, and between major associations who host their own tournaments. Each of these associations can trace their roots back to one of the original 5 Kwans (schools) of post WWII Korea, and they have their own curriculum which might differ in some specific details.

Conversely, the WTF is not a teaching organization, and has no curriculum of its own. The WTF is a sport governing body, and while many people still incorrectly call their system "WTF Taekwondo," this is a misnomer. Regardless of what your Taekwondo school or association teaches in regards to Taekwondo self defense, where you compete, and what rules are enforced is a separate issue.

If you are studying any from any legitimate school of Taekwondo, it is not necessary to switch to a different association provided you are getting quality instruction from a qualified Master. There are inherently Hapkido techniques and grappling (Yudo) within the Taekwondo curriculum, so unless your instruction comes from a source that focused on sports, or was lacking, the Hapki techniques should be there. However, "Hapkido" is a stand-alone art that resembles the same content of Taekwondo with less emphasis on kicks as the primary weapon. One does not need to study both, unless those elements are missing. Then it might be more advantageous to find a school that already contains everything in one coherent curriculum.

Learning too many systems can be confusing to the mind and reflexes, and most various systems have a strategic approach to self defense that does not agree with, or compliment the others. Therefore, time spent training in a new system might be a complete disconnect from most of what is taught in the initial system learned. The phrase "A jack of all trades, and Master of none" applies here. If that is what you want, then studying a variety of systems might please you. If you are seeking to be highly skilled and proficient, then the expert advice is to Master one system that is in itself well-rounded. Later in your career, you will know better what additional training (if any) would benefit you, what would just be a repeat, and what would actually be counter-productive to a goal of being a highly skilled Martial Artist.

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In general the youngest age for this sport is around 5, although we have several 4 year olds currently. The problem with the younger children is that they do not understand the discipline required and their attention span is very short. They do not do well with a very structured type of activity like this (in my experience).

The place of practice and instruction is called a dojong.

Bodan is a rank of skill and experience just before black belt. The bodan belt is half red and half black. It sometimes called a temporary black belt.

Daniel Richer was one of the greatest taekwondo athletes from Canada during the 1970s.

Taekwondo shoes are used primarily to keep your feet warm. I teach TKD and I wear the shoes, but when I sparr I take them off. Only black belts are allowed to wear the shoes in class.

According to the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters in Seoul, Korea), 1st, 2nd, and 3rd pum holders, being 15 years of age or above, is the same grade of Dan holder, However, a 15 year old student with a 2nd pum (poom) is called a 2nd pum. They must transfer their rank to 2nd dan in order to be called that.

Depending on the association, children under a certain age are not allowed to be recognized with the adult rank of "dan" (Degree of the Black Belt). According to the requirements of the Kukkiwon, a student under the age of 15 may test for 1st through 3rd pum (Junior Black Belt). Once the student reaches the age of 15, they may pay to have their rank transferred to an adult "dan" rank, or continue to test for pum levels until the age of 18.

Ordinarily, a student must be 16 before testing for a 2nd Dan, however a 2nd pum may transfer to 2nd Dan at the age of 15. However, if they have not yet transferred their rank, then they are still called a 2nd pum, regardless of their age. The required age for 3rd Dan is 18, however a 15 year old 3rd pum may transfer their rank to 3rd Dan. The student must be 18 before they can test for 4th pum, if three years have passed since they became 3rd pum. At that time, they may transfer their 4th pum to 4th Dan at the age of 18.

No, taekwondo will not stunt the growth of a teenager. There is some concern that weightlifitng sports might stunt a teenagers grwoth, but taekwondo workouts do not employ the use of weights. Exercises such as pushups, crunches and squats work the muscles by lifting the thletes own body weight. These types of exercises are very safe for young althletes, and they are the most common exercises employed in taekwondo classes.

Haesan 해산 解散 Dismiss
The Korean word for dismiss is haesan. Many taekwondo instructors use Korean commands as a way of showing respect to the culture which gave us taekwondo.

While you may think that the way to get fast is to practice fast, that's not true. In order to get faster you need to get stronger. Some lunges, squats, and some hard kicks to bags should do the trick.

I suggest a Google search for leg workouts, as I don't know them all.

It may depend on the school, but at my school a Black color is reserved for black belts. This may not be true for all Tae kwon do schools.

You would kill him. All dead opponents are considered defeated. However, taekwondo is a martial art and a sport. It has no "deathblows."

Plywood is not a good thing to try and punch through. It has been specially designed to be stronger than plain wood of a similar thickness. The cross grain pattern and glue make it more durable and give it some flexibility. You are very likely to get splinters and cuts on your hand trying to punch through it.