by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 11, 2016 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Taekwondo
Taekwondo Classes in Chandler & Gilbert, AZ If you think that you have what it takes to be a taekwondo martial artist, head on over to Sandoval Freestyle Karate in Chandler or Gilbert to take a free lesson! We have martial arts lessons for all ages and for...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 3, 2016 | Blog, Child Development, Martial Arts, Society & Social Issues, Taekwondo
Kids Taekwondo in Chandler & Gilbert, Arizona Learning taekwondo is not an easy task. In fact, it takes a lot of hard work and practice to earn each belt and it gets even harder as you progress towards black belt status. But the benefits that taekwondo offers...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 3, 2015 | Blog, Taekwondo
This is a great infographic demonstrating the body’s movements for the most popular kicks in taekwondo.
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Jan 27, 2015 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Men's Health, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues, Taekwondo, Weight Loss, Women's Health
It is a fact that those who set goals in life are more likely to achieve success than those who wing it and hope for the best. Goal setting can help you succeed in education, your career, and even in your fitness goals. Taekwondo students who write down their goals...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 31, 2014 | Blog, Martial Arts, Taekwondo
Taekwondo originated in Korea and is a popular form of self-defense. Like almost every other martial art, taekwondo uses a system of colored belts to determine the rank and skill of its practitioners. Along the way, you will learn a series of techniques that get more...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 20, 2014 | Blog, Health & Exercise, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Self-Improvement, Society & Social Issues, Taekwondo
Taekwondo is known to be a fantastic tool for improving your physical strength and cardiovascular conditioning. It is a relatively new martial art originally developed by Korean experts who combined Chinese martial arts, Okinawan karate, and various Korean traditions....
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Oct 7, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts History, Taekwondo
Those with limited exposure to martial arts may believe that Japanese karate and Korean taekwondo are almost the same or very similar, but this is incorrect. While it’s true that there are several similarities, they are ultimately disparate fighting systems which each...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 31, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Weapons & Gear, Taekwondo
Most people associate Taekwondo with kicking and punching but there is also a focus on weapons training. It is important to note that carrying such weapons on your person is illegal in many states so remember to keep Taekwondo weapons training within the confines of...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Mar 27, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Taekwondo
It could be argued that all forms of martial arts help improve balance but because of the emphasis on kicking techniques, it appears as if Taekwondo offers the greatest array of benefits. According to Taekwondo rationale, the leg is the longest weapon in the human...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Feb 24, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Moves, Taekwondo
Up until the early 1990s, Taekwondo was the world’s most popular martial art in terms of number of practitioners. It still retains an enduring popularity and has been an Olympic sport since 2000. It originated in Korea and although it teaches self-defense, meditation...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 28, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Taekwondo
Finding the right taekwondo school does not have to be as tedious as finding the right car, profession, house, or any other potential stressor that may be present in one’s life. In fact, all it requires is knowledge of what one is looking for, research and even a few...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 27, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Benefits, Taekwondo
Taekwondo, the traditional martial art and sport of Korea which has over 60 million practitioners worldwide, has captured the hearts and minds of many athletes today. The sport contains over 3,000 techniques proven to be a real means of self-defense and a good workout...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Apr 28, 2012 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Weapons & Gear, Taekwondo
If asked, most martial arts practitioners will tell you that they started because they wanted to learn self-defense and/or begin an exercise regimen. Few will tell you that they joined a martial arts school to learn how to fight with weapons; however, many taekwondo...
