Frequently Asked Questions How does Taekwondo differ from other Martial Arts?
Taekwondo is a Korean Martial Art that largely relies on kicking, proper distance and timing. Judo emphasizes holds and throws. Ju Jitsu is more about grappling. Aikido is a self-defense art that focuses on throws and joint locks. In Taekwondo, the student is often working on high, fast and powerful kicks, while maintaining proper balance and distance. (By the way, anyone who can kick high can kick low.) Our training also emphasizes flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular stamina. We push the limits of your body to find what you are really capable of. Of course, this is always done with safety as our primary concern. What are the belt colors in Taekwondo? White; Sr. White; Yellow; Sr. Yellow; Green; Sr. Green; Blue; Sr. Blue; Red; Sr. Red. Each one of these belt colors has a number associated with it called Kup ranks. The Kup ranks start with 10th Kup for a white belt and up to 1st Kup for Sr. Red belt. The Black belt follows Sr. Red or 1st Kup. Like the colored belts, there are 1
