What exactly is “Tae Kwon Do” and how is it different from other martial arts like Karate of Kung Fu?
The different martial arts all originated in different countries thousands of years ago, as forms of self-defense. Karate comes from Japan and Kung Fu from China. Tae Kwon Do is native to Korea. In terms of techniques, Tae Kwon Do emphasizes kicks more than other martial arts, making it ideal for improving balance, flexibility, and endurance. In addition, Tae Kwon Do is popular worldwide as an international sport and is included in the Olympic games. Currently more people study the art of Tae Kwon Do than all other forms of martial arts combined.
