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Taekwando Tournament Training Tips

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Learn about Korean Martial Art Taekwondo sparring and form competition and how to prepare for a tournament, in this free video series.

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Summary: Tae kwon do is a martial art that combines Japanese, Chinese, and Korean styles of fighting. It is the national sport of Korea, and the name (loosely translated) means “the way of the foot and the fist.” Tae Kwon Do evolved as a combination of combat styles taught by three Korean kingdoms in the earliest times of Korean recorded history. From 1910-1945, Koreans were exposed to Japanese martial arts, and this highly influenced their own fighting style. Then, during the Korean War, even more martial arts schools (kwon) were opened and were instructed to unite under a common name. Thus “tae kwon do” was invented.

Tae kwon do is one of the most popular styles of martial arts practiced worldwide, used for defense, sport, and exercise. The martial art emphasizes a mobile stance kick, used to overtake an opponent from a distance. In this free instructional video series, learn about preparing for a tae kwon do tournament, where students test their skills against each other in limited or full contact matches. Lessons include tips for proper nutrition before a match, warm up exercises, and how to score points in a tournament, as well as practicing for demonstration routines and techniques for team fighting.

About the Expert

Contact: tkdarizona.com

Expert: Calab Labarda is a 21 year old Tae Kwon Do black belt. He has been studying the martial art since he was 8 years old earning his first black belt at the age of 11, his second degree at 16 and his third degree at 21. He has been competing since he was eight and instructing since he was 16. He has traveled on the world tour and performed on ESPN and at the Disney opener. He and his family own and operate Tae Kwon Do Unlimited in Cottonwood Arizona. Visit the web site at tkdarizona.com.

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