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In Taekwondo, many experts prefer not to label the differences in curriculums as "styles." They are what were known as "Kwans" which means a family of related schools under the leadership of one founder (the "Kwanjang"). There were five original Kwans which branched out to more than 20 or 30 between 1945 and 1955. Eventually, nine Kwans were officially recognized. They were unified in the Korea Taekwondo Association, numbered, and required by the Korean Government to be dissolved (the agreement was signed by the Kwan leaders, but each Kwan remains active today)
Five original Kwans
Chung Do Kwan
Song Moo Kwan
Mu Duk Kwan
Kwan Bop Bu / Chang Moo Kwan
Yun Moo Kwan / Jidokwan
Later Kwans
Han Moo Kwan
Oh Do Kwan: formed by former Chung Do Kwan students (Gen. Hong Hi Choi, and Tae Hi Nam) was the military Kwan.
Kang Duk Won
Jung Do Kwan
On May 20, 1976, The Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA) replaced the Kwan names with numbers, and the Kwan system was allegedly dissolved, but it remains intact today.
The nine official Kwans were:
Kwan #1: Song Moo Kwan
Kwan #2: Han Moo Kwan
Kwan #3: Chang Moo Kwan
Kwan #4: Moo Duk Kwan
Kwan #5: Oh Do Kwan
Kwan #6: Kang Duk Won
Kwan #7: Jung Do Kwan
Kwan #8: Jidokwan
Kwan #9: Chung Do Kwan
There was also a 10th Kwan, Kwan Ri Kwan, which was labeled as the Administrative Managing Kwan.
Since that time, there have been numerous organizations, and independent schools that have opened, each one changing the techniques, and method of instruction to one degree or another. These are individual personal preferences, and are too numerous to identify or label.
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How many matial art styles are there?
There are many I only know a few. Jujistui or however you spell it, karate, Tae Kwon DO, Akido, and that's all.
Can anyone take a tae kwon do class?
Tae kwon do is a fun activity for people of all ages. The only stipulation would be that you would have to be in good physical health with the ability to be mobile.
Is it too late for a 15 year old to learn Tae Kwon Do?
Not at all. Many wonderful blackbelts started at that age.
What is the difference between a black or white collar in Tae Kwon Do uniform?
It may depend on the school, but at my school a Black color is reserved for black belts. This may not be true for all Tae kwon do schools.
What are different styes of karate?
{| |- | There are many different styles. The three major divisions are Okinawa, Japanese and Korean. They all started in Okinawa. Shorinryu is one major division, Goju Ryu is another. Shidokan is a popular Japanese style. And Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do are two Korean styles. |}
Is Tae Kwon Do an art?
Yes, Tae Kwon Do is a very good martial; however, if you are trying to choosing a marital art to study yourself, the more important consideration is the quality of the instructors. There are good taekwondo instructors and bad taekwondo instructors. Shop around and find a great instructor. Another factor is whether you want to learn a more offensive martial art or not. Tae Kwon Do was made for defence. It can be using in offence, but there are many close contact techniques that will help you defend yourself. Karate is a more offensive form. Tae Kwon Do also uses more of the feet than other martial arts. There are many forms of kicks. There are less hand movements. The hand usually only do punches and blocks. They have a few other movements that are not used often. Doing Tae Kwon Do also helps you think. Your mind seems to work better after starting Tae Kwon Do. This may only be the case for some people. It may improve concentration and memory. But this may not happen in all cases. All in all, Tae Kwon Do is a good martial art.
Is there any training totally specific to Tae Kwon Do?
Not really. The exercises and movements of Tae Kwon Do can be found in many other martial arts and many other sports as well. The reality is that the body's muscles and joints only move in certain ways. All sports and activities follow the same movements and the training of them cross the boundaries of all sports and physical activities.
How many gb medals have Tae Kwon Do won at all olympics?
1 ... a bronze in women's heavyweight class by Sarah Stevenson at the 2008 Games in Beijing.
What is the philosophy behind tae kwon do?
Tae Kwon Do's main philosiphy is to become one with the universe. To be in control and in harmony with evrything in and around you. Some rules of the principles are to be gentle to the weak and tough to the strong. To always assist someone reguadless of rank, race, age, or anthing. This is what Taekwondo is all about.
How many types of karate is there all together?
There are literally hundreds of styles of karate. There are some major divisions: * Okinawan * ** Shuri ryu ** Shorin Ryu ** Goju ryu ** Isshin ryu * Japanese * ** Shotokan * Korean * ** tae kwon do ** tang so do ** hapkido * Hawaii * ** Kao chi kai * Vietnam * ** kokoro * Russia * ** sambo * American * ** American Kempo
Are all Tae Kwon Do players weight obsessed?
In general, no. However if you are competing in a certain weight class then you must make sure you stay within the weight guidelines.
How can you beat an opponent in Tae Kwon Do by using a deathblow?
You would kill him. All dead opponents are considered defeated. However, taekwondo is a martial art and a sport. It has no "deathblows."
