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Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do (taekwondo) is a Korean form of martial arts. It had its beginnings dating back to beginning of martial arts in 50 bc. Korean martial arts at that time was known as Tae Kyon. Around 1955, the name TaeKwonDo was adopted due to its similarity to the earlier name. It is the national sport of South Korea, and a Summer Olympic event since 2000. The two main forms of Tae Kwon Do are the Kukkiwon's WTF (World Taekwondo Federation), based in Seoul, South Korea, and the ITF (International Taekwondo Federation), based out of Pyongyang, North Korea 1 goal of TKD is to achieve harmony with one's self and those around or nature. It is not a sport but a way of life. Tenets of TKD are: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit. Loyalty to your country Respect your parents Faithfulness to your spouse Respect your brothers and sisters Loyalty to your friends Respect your elders Respect your teacher Never take life unjustly Indomitable spirit Loyalty to your school Finish what you begin

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Mark Dacascos

Mark Dacascos is a American actor and marital artist, best known for his various Karate and Kung-Fu titles, and his role as The Chairman on Iron Chef America: The Series. He's also appeared in dozen of other movies and TV shows. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001092/1

updated 2010-07-17 14:44:41

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Kukkiwon

World Tae Kwon Do (WTF) headquarters. Located in Seoul, South Korea.

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Taoism

Philosophical Taoism

1. "Chuang Tse" - translation by Lin Yutang - in the public domain and can be found online at the referenced linkhttp://www.personaltao.com/tao/chuang_tzu.htm
2. "The Way of Chuang Tzu" - translation by Thomas Merton - a collection of readings in the inimitable style of Merton, a Cistercian monk and famous author. http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/7140700/used/The%20Way%20of%20Chuang%20Tzu
3. ""Tao Te Ching" - translation by R. B. Blakney - in the public domain, versions by Legge and Merel can also be found on the referenced site. http://www.personaltao.com/tao/tao_te_ching3.htm
4. "Tao: The Watercourse Way" by Alan Watts and Al Chung-liang Huang. Alan Watts had a special talent for describing Eastern Philosophy. http://www.amazon.com/Tao-Watercourse-Way-Alan-Watts/dp/0394733118
   
   

Practical Taoism - practices that can change your life, connecting the mind and body.

1. "The Way of Qigong" by Ken Cohen. A broad introduction of chi kung practices and their applications. Good reference book. http://www.amazon.com/Way-Qigong-Science-Chinese-Healing/dp/0345421094/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263334357&sr=1-1
2. "Opening the Energy Gates of the Body" by Bruce Kumar Frantzis. A powerful set of beginning nei gung exercises. http:www.energyarts.com
3. "Relaxing Into Your Being, Taoist Meditation Vol. 1" by Bruce Kumar Frantzis. An introduction to Taoist meditation which begins by breathing practices. http://www.energyarts.com/Products/Meditation/Relaxing-into-Your-Being-TAO-Meditation-Book.html
4. "Healing Qigong Arts" - Methods of practicing qigong for healing and improving your energy, including moving exercises, breath meditations, and other ...

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Gracie Jiu Jitsu

1. Mixed Martial Arts

2. Self-Defense

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Taylor Lautner

You can see Taylor Lautner next in the third installment of Twilight. Eclipse will release June 30th, 2010 in theaters all across the country.

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Conquer Online

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Bushido

The moral code that was Bushido was influenced by the religions Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism, and Zen, of Japan and draws certain properties from them. From Zen, Bushido embraces meditation as a method to “know one’s self” and to not put limitations on what can be achievedhttp://www.bushidohistory.net/ From Buddhism, comes the fearlessness of death and danger because the samurai will live again after being reincarnated.http://www.bushidohistory.net/ Confucianism taught the samurai to respect and develop relationships with family and the environmenthttp://www.bushidohistory.net/ Shintosim taught the Samurai to embrace extreme loyalty and patriotism to their lord and later to the emperor.http://www.bushidohistory.net/

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How to Remember Martial Arts Forms

Now we come to the real reason that you're learning these forms. By this point, you have been practicing the form regularly for two to three weeks. You have hopefully gotten used to the idea of using these movements to hit people. Now it's time to perfect your form.

The real reason to memorize forms is to teach your body how to generate power. Striking power is something that starts in your feet, torques through your hips and shifts your entire body before exiting out of your handhttp://www.mensfitness.com/fitness/workout_routines/464. The same goes for kicking - the hip is the part that generates powerhttp://www.wikihow.com/Kick-%28in-Martial-Arts%29.

This does not mean to do the form with tension. Generating power actually involves very little muscle tension, and has more to do with the torquing of the hips. As you do the motion of the form - again, visualizing your opponent - try to feel that power. Don't just punch - twist your waist and push into it.

All the while, maintain good posture, and do not snap into position. Doing so is harmful to the joints, and will ultimately damage your practicehttp://jointpaincauses.com/.

And really, that's all there is to it. This is not a complicated process. Simply repeat it over and over and you will see improvement in your technique. And remember, if all else fails, ask your teacher for help. That's what he's there for.

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