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Taekwondo Ranking System and Belt Colour Order

Taekwondo Ranking System and Belt Colour Order

The Taekwondo Ranking System and Belt Order explained! When most people think of martial arts, the image of the black belt is what comes to mind. On the contrary, a Taekwondo dojang is a veritable rainbow of belt hues. When it comes to Taekwondo, why are there so many distinct

The Most Popular Sports in South Korea

South Korea's top 7 sports by popularity. What sports do Koreans love to play?

The Path to Black Belt: The Karate Belt Ranking System and Belt Order Explained

The Path to Black Belt: The Karate Belt Ranking System and Belt Order Explained

Achieving a Black Belt: A Guide toThe Karate Belt Order and Karate Belt Ranking System Karate has a long and illustrious history as a kind of martial art. The belt system, on the other hand, is a relatively modern addition to the art. The kyu/dan grading system has been

The 4 Major Fighting Styles in Karate Explained

The 4 Major Fighting Styles in Karate Explained

The Main Karate Fighting Styles Explained Karate is one of the most widely-practised martial arts in the world, and it was first developed in Japan during the 17th century. But how has Karate developed into different styles and what are their key differences? Karate is known for its emphasis

Animal Kung Fu: The 5 Animal Styles of Kung Fu

Animal Kung Fu: The 5 Animal Styles of Kung Fu

A Guide to the 5 Animal Styles of Kung Fu Kung Fu is one of the oldest and most admired of all martial arts, and the 5 Animal styles have a mysticism that has broken into the mainstream consciousness. Kung Fu originated in ancient China as Shaolin Kung Fu, containing

Stick it to Them: Discovering Escrima - Filipino Martial Art

Stick it to Them: Discovering Escrima - Filipino Martial Art

What is the Filipino Martial Art of Escrima? [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500"] Escrima’s signature fighting sticks [https://thesporting.blog/caption] Learn about the martial art of Escrima, also known as Arnis, including its history, styles, technique and weaponry. There are around

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Muay Thai Grading and Ranking System

A guide to the Muay Thai grading and ranking system - everything you need to know!