Tae Kwon Do and Judo

There are many forms of martial arts, but only tae kwon do and judo have been selected for Olympic competitionsports.

Tae kwon do, originated in Korea, consists of rapid, crisp strikes of the feet and fists. This sports attaches importance to the mental and physical development.

Practicing tae kwon do, as a training tool for the primary sport by many professional, can develop speed, strength, balance and stamina.

Judo, a Japanese martial art, focuses on "grappling". It aims at overcoming an opponent by locking a major joint or applying a chokehold.

Martial arts not only are popular locally. But also are getting increasing international attention during the summer Olympics. In these days, many forms of martial arts get mixed with each other. Incorporating these different skills adds to the versatility of each combatant and makes the workouts more intense.

When you are practicing martial arts, you should be careful to avoid injures. Typical injuries in martial arts involve muscle sprains, contusions, dislocations, and fractures. Chronic nerve damage may also happen. It can be seen in the hand used repeatedly to break boards or cinder blocks. Grappling sports make the participants more likely to get injured on joint injuries. The most serious injuries are neurological in origin and involve the spine and brain.

Many people find the most attractive feature of martial arts is the combination of meditative exercise with a physical workout. The health benefits as well as the ability to defend oneself if attacked are good for the participants' longevity.

      By Tian Heng

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