Mixed Martial Arts has made Taekwondo sexy again! Anderson Silva, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Anthony Pettis, and other big name MMA fighters have publicly claimed Taekwondo as their gateway sport into the fighting world. And they were all incredible fighters too, throwing precision strikes, out-moving their opponents, and bedazzling the fans in front of packed arenas.
Here are a few reasons why some of your favorite fighters believe in the magic of Taekwondo…
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A great Taekwondo school is not always easy to spot. There are many that seem professional, have all the equipment, dozens of black belts, and giant trophy displays. But is that an indicator of quality? Or what about the instructor? Is it enough that he’s competed for over 20 years?
There’s so many Taekwondo schools opening everywhere it’s hard to distinguish the fighting factories from the daycare businesses.
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You’ve learned all the techniques in taekwondo and now staked your claim on tournaments. Well, here are 5 taekwondo mistakes that might get in your way of that gold medal. You’d be wise to avoid making these mistakes in sparring so that they don’t develop into bad habits later in tournaments.
The rule of Taekwondo is speed and accuracy. The only way you can hit a moving target is to move with it. And the only way to NOT get hit is to move away from your opponent. With that being said, footwork is absolutely crucial in Taekwondo. Speed and Mobility makes a huge difference in winning and having great footwork will give you the edge to obtain victory. Here are some moves to add to your arsenal.
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Blocking doesn’t score points, but it will win championships…or at the very least, protect you from getting KTFO! Any average joe can stick his arm out in front of a kick. Learning how to block properly not only prevents your opponent from scoring, it decreases the damage absorbed AND sets up your counter attacks!
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It’s the nightmare that never ceases to haunt you. You’ve gotten out-scored for the umpteenth time at your last Taekwondo sparring match. Is it really your speed or is it your technique? And more importantly, what can you do to improve your kick?
