| Tae Kwon do is well known around the world for | | | | they get extremely competitive. In spite of what a lot |
| being a martial art and having its quick, lightning fast, | | | | of people think the competitions are not lethal, and |
| high amazing kicks. Originating in Korea, Tae Kwon Do | | | | don't get anywhere close to being as deadly as the |
| has been around for a long time. Translated it means | | | | Muay Thai fights. Full protection is worn during these |
| "the art of punching and kicking" or "the art of unarmed | | | | fights, including protective head gear. Adults are |
| combat'. | | | | allowed to practice kicks to the head although most |
| Sparring, break test, self defense and patters are the | | | | stylists can block these before the strikes connect. |
| 4 disciplines of the martial art of TKD. It is not anyone | | | | Stylists who compete in these competitions need to |
| of these alone that make this martial art but the | | | | have a certain amount of experience. It can take quite |
| combination of them put together. For anyone wanting | | | | a few years for someone to be trained enough to |
| to get further with a belt grade, all 4 of these disciplines | | | | participate. Competitions are a great way for stylists to |
| are of importance. Certain tests are needed to be | | | | increase there skills especially if there are stylists taking |
| passed if a student wants to advance in belt grade. | | | | part from all over the world. In reference to the |
| Importantly one of the good things about Tae Kwon | | | | competitions and tournaments a stylists abilities |
| Do is that there are no age limits and this art can be | | | | become of great importance. If a black belt fighter |
| learned by young children. Children can learn respect, | | | | goes up against a white belt fighter its pretty obvious |
| and quickly learn fast reactions playing games and be | | | | what will happen. |
| able to concentrate on there disabilities as well as | | | | All things taken into consideration Tae Kwon do is a |
| there abilities. | | | | very good martial art. The art of blocking, kicking and |
| In reference to areas of competition, it is different for | | | | punching are well known for the exciting and |
| children then adults in the sense that, although full body | | | | spectacular movements they produce. This fighting art |
| protection is worn, children are only allowed to kick and | | | | is very popular and well known throughout the world, |
| punch to the body and no blows to the head are | | | | so there is just as many places for this to be taught |
| allowed. Competitions are very important when it | | | | and learned as much as karate. For those who take |
| comes to this martial art and it is a dominant reason | | | | up this art they will not be disappointed, Tae Kwon do |
| why a lot of students take up this art. | | | | teaches self defense and a whole lot more. |
| The competitions can be very interesting to witness as | | | | |