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The following are some of the sparring tips that you can use against your opponent in order to gain an advantage:
1. Determine whether your opponent is a defensive or an offensive striker. If they attack you first, then they are an offensive striker; if they wait for you to make the first move, then they are a defensive striker.
2. Find out whether your opponent is a kicker or a puncher by doing a fake move. If they throw up their hand, then they are a puncher if they kick, then they are a...
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During sparring, opponents score points by using kicks and by punching the opponent's chest protector. The following is a list of some of the effective sparring techniques:
1. Round House Kick
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Once the fighter has a general idea of their plan, the following process is necessary for them to be able to execute their plan properly:
1. How to Psychologically Formulate The Strategy
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The following are some of the elements that every competitor has to keep in mind during a taekwondo competition:
1. Every competitor is in the game to win. Therefore they have to create variations and combinations which are unique so that they can be able to score points. One thing that every competitor has to keep in mind is that the variations, combinations and techniques have to be in line with the rules of the game. The aim is to score points and not to earn penalties.
2. A typical tae...
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Introduction To Sparring
In many combat sports, including taekwondo, sparring is commonly used. It is way for opponents to practice taekwondo moves on one another without getting into a real fight. Sparring in taekwondo is a great way for children as well as adults to utilize their skills as well as gain enough confidence to face everyday situations in the real world.
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We have looked at the importance of meditation and some of the meditation techniques used by taekwondo practitioners. However, it is important to also learn some of the useful tips that can help you to begin your meditation.
1. Your Posture
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In order for a practitioner to reach their full potential, they have to be able to know a few techniques that they can use to reach it. The following are some of the techniques that they can use:
1. Sitting posture
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There are many reasons as to why relaxation and meditation is used in taekwondo. However, many experts believe that this particular martial art does not really emphasize the use of meditation and relaxation. Regardless of the belief, the following are some of the reasons as to why relaxation and meditation is important in taekwondo:
1. It helps to improve sleep patterns
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Introduction to Relaxation and Meditation In Taekwondo
Relaxation and meditation in taekwondo helps us to improve our mental well being and to gain control over our stress levels. As mentioned earlier in the previous chapters, taekwondo borrows some techniques from other martial arts. For instance, it was discussed that some of the techniques used in self defense training may be borrowed from other kinds of martial arts such as Kung-Fu, Karate, etc.
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Patterns, also known as forms, form the basic foundation of taekwondo. The patterns in ITF are different from those in WTF but they all have a significant purpose in taekwondo training. The following are some of the reasons as to why learning patterns is important.
1. It provides a foundation for advancement
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In Taekwondo, a student must strive to perfect their patterns so as to win tournaments. The following are some of the tips that you could use in order to perfect the patterns:
1. You don't have to think of the patterns; the primary goal is to execute them. This therefore means that you have to learn your patterns thoroughly. You can further sharpen your skills by performing them on both your right and left side. It might seem like it is unnecessary but it is still essential.
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I.T.F has 24 patterns which represent 24 hours of the day. The names in these patterns usually refer to people in Korean history or to significant events in Korean history. The following are some of the patterns used in I.T.F.
1. Chon-Ji Tul
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