Hong Ik Martial Arts > Blog (Page 56)
taekwondo
hongikmartialarts

Mr. Miller no longer needs medication for blood pressure.

Tae Kwon Do is a traditional Korean martial art that emphasizes kicks, flexibility and full contact sparring. Generally this is thought of as an art for the young. Between the Olympics and YouTube showcasing younger adults demonstrating amazing skills, starting as an older adult can be intimidating for some.

hongikmartialarts

The Ranking Depicted By Taekwondo Belts

Tae Kwon Do Belts

Set of Tae Kwon Do Belts isolated on white


Colored belts are used to denote student progress in his or her training toward the black belt. Each color of the belt is used to denote the skill set that the student has acquired. Taekwondo curriculum is not fixed, students grades and their performance is determined by the school. For instance in Songahm Taekwondo belts are used as a way to denote one’s level. Each belt achieved is always truly treated with respect since earning it means you worthy of the accomplishment.

TAEKWONDO
hongikmartialarts

Taekwondo Philosophy

The main philosophy of taekwondo is to create a peace in the world. To accomplish this goal, taekwondo starts with the individual before anything else. An individual should develop ethical traits and positive morals, personality, and character.

taekwondo
hongikmartialarts

What Are the Major Differences Between Karate and Taekwondo?

Major Differences Between Karate and Taekwondo

There are many different martial arts out there, and it can be hard for a complete newcomer to decide on the one that they want to start out pursuing. While many martial artists will eventually master several different fighting styles, mastering one takes many years and so the best step is to always look at the potential options that are available and figure out which one is right for you.

Martial Arts Taekwondo
hongikmartialarts

Benefits of Round House Kick Training

The round house kick is one of the most effective kicks in Tae Kwon Do. Proficiency in using this versatile kick requires continuous practice to develop speed, power and accuracy. Different drills are used to develop different components of this kick.

To develop speed, practicing round house kicks with hand targets is most effective. Speed drills with a partner develop reaction time, work to make the kick faster and build endurance. This is done be having one person hold the targets and quickly feed the target to the kicking partner. The kicking partner kicks only when the target is given, shortening reaction times and building speed. Doing this drill for a longer periods of time as you progress builds endurance in the legs and lungs.

hongikmartialarts

Yoo’s Martial Arts Tarrytown Schedule

Effective: 10 / 26/ 15 10 Main Street, Tarrytown NY 10591 Monday Children Blue, Purple, Red, Brown, Red/Black 4:00 – 4:40 Children White 4:40 – 5:20 Children All Bodan 5:20 – 6:00 Children Black 6:00 – 6:40 Family Red, Brown, Red/Black, All Bodan, Black 6:40 – 7:20 Family White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple 7:20 – 8:00 All...

Taekwondo kick
hongikmartialarts

How To Execute A Front Kick In Taekwondo

If you are hoping to become a Taekwondo master, then there is something you will need to do, and that is you will need to perfect your kicks. The side kick, front kick, hooking kick, roundhouse kick and the back kick are the five basic kicks in Taekwondo, and if you master these kicks, then you will have a good foundation to start practicing other kicks that are more advanced. The type of kick you decide to use depends on the target you are aiming at, but each kick does require precision, which means you need to practice. With that said, below are some tips on how to perform the front kick.