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Taekwondo is a bare handed military art form
and sport that that uses the hands and feet for attack and defense. The focus of
Taekwondo is on training the mind along with the body, and for those learning
the martial art it plays four different roles.
First, Taekwondo
as an Exercise
Taekwondo is a good exercise for children who are
still growing as well as a good way for grownups to increase their physical
endurance. Taekwondo’s movements require extensive use of the joints, which
increases the limberness of one’s body. And because there is kicking, jabbing,
and shouting involved, it’s also a great way to distress. |
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Second, Taekwondo as a Bare Handed Martial
Arts Form
Taekwondo attacks the opponent with bare hands and feet.
What sets it apart from other martial arts forms are the powerful and varies leg
movements involved, and that is what has enabled it to become a worldwide
martial art. Taekwondo’s attack is aggressive, but at the same time the focus is
more on the defense aspect. This can act positively for modern people wanting to
learn Taekwondo as a way of self defense. |
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Third, Taekwondo as a Sport
Taekwondo is an official competitive category in major world
sporting events such as the Olympics, Panam Games, Asian Games, All American
Games, and South American Games. Competitive Taekwondo involves safety gear and
set attacks and defenses, as to limit the amount of damage possible. This way,
competitive martial artists can enjoy the thrill of competing with less of the
risks. |
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Fourth, Taekwondo as an Educational Method
Taekwondo trains the body, but does as much to develop the mind. The
objective of learning Taekwondo is to foster growth in both areas in order to
become a more mature human being. Taekwondo’s disciples receive repeated
etiquette lessons along with the attack and defense skills to build character.
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Taekwondo Introduction 
