Tae Kwon-do Reviews
Newest Review: ... year, and it should take between two and three years to reach the first black belt grade. A typical Tae Kwon Do lesson lasts for one to two hours, starting with a fairly vigorous warm up and stretching exercises. The rest of the lesson is usually devoted to learning and improving techniques used in sparring, patterns and breaking. Free sparring requires the use of protective wear such as a mouth guard, groin guard and hand/feet pads. The degree of physical contact used when sparring varies from organisation to organisation - most falls somewhere between semi and full contact, with full contact requiring further protection. Head and b... more
Customer Tae Kwon-do Reviews (1)
by - written on 24/02/01, updated on 10/03/05 (Very useful, 145 readings)
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If like me, you are looking for something to get you fitter, respect your body more and install some discipline into your life Tae Kwon Do may just be what you are looking for! Tae Kwon Do ("the art of hand and foot") is a Korean martial art with characteristics similar to various Japanese and Chinese martial arts. What distinguishes it from other systems is its spectacularly powerful kicking techniques. Apart from self-defence, Tae Kwon Do benefits students of the art physically, mentally and philosophically in the following ways: ~ Improves of general fitness - especially co-ordination, toning, flexibility and strength ~ ... Read the complete review
