What are the characteristics and functions of Taekwondo?

As everyone knows, Taekwondo is a very simple sport, which is generally loved by many friends. The main characteristics and functions of Taekwondo are that it mainly uses legs and hands to knock down the opponent with one's own strength, and it is very powerful. Its main function is to practice our agility, enhance body strength and improve immunity.

Characteristics of Taekwondo

1. Legs are the main method, hands are the auxiliary method, and the main joints are weaponized. The dominant method in Taekwondo techniques is leg techniques, which account for about 4/5 of the overall application, because the length and strength of legs are the longest and largest in the human body, followed by hands.

There are many forms of leg techniques, which can be high or low, close or far, left or right, straight or bent, turned or rotated. They are extremely powerful and are an effective way to score points and defeat the enemy during competition.

The second is the technique. The arms are very flexible and can be easily controlled to complete defensive and offensive movements. At the same time, they can be changed into a variety of uses such as fists, palms, elbows, and shoulders for actual combat.

In Taekwondo combat outside of competition rules, some major joints of the human body can also be used as offensive weapons or defensive shields. This is the essence of Taekwondo technique. For example, the hands, elbows, feet and other joints of the human body are the most commonly used and effective striking weapons in Taekwondo combat.

2. Simple method, straightforward approach

Whether in competition or in fighting, Taekwondo's offensive methods are very simple and effective. During a confrontation, both sides are in direct contact, hitting each other directly with simple methods, at a fast speed and with many variations.

3. Cultivate both the inside and outside, with unique methods, and test the level by skill

Taekwondo theory holds that, after special training, human joints can produce incredible power, especially fists, elbows, knees and feet, especially feet and hands. Long-term and dedicated practice of Taekwondo can enable a person to achieve a level of unity between inside and outside, that is, the internal strength and external force reach the peak of unity.

There is no way to determine the power and potential of weaponized human joints. The only way to measure and verify a practitioner's skill level is by striking objects such as wood, bricks, and tiles. Skill test is an important part of Taekwondo training level, promotion examinations, performances and competitions, which demonstrates the unique skills and characteristics of Taekwondo.

The role of Taekwondo

1. Cultivate one's character and develop excellent willpower. Taekwondo practice advocates the martial spirit of "starting with courtesy and ending with courtesy". The purpose of practice is to "be polite, honest, patient and self-disciplined, and unyielding".

Therefore, it can cultivate people's spirit of tenacity, decisiveness, hard work and endurance, hone people's perseverance and positive qualities, cultivate people's virtues of courtesy, humility and generosity, and cultivate people's love for the motherland and courage to sacrifice.

Taekwondo is an excellent sport, suitable for friends who are hard-working and spirited. Taekwondo can cultivate people's stubborn character, hone people's strong will, and has a good effect on improving physical fitness. When practicing Taekwondo, you must do warm-up exercises, pay attention not to injure the joints, and don't use too much force.