Presentation about Martial Arts, Taekwondo in particular

1. Its not what you do, its what who you are
Akash Singh
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2. Martial Arts

3. Ju-jitsu
Akido
Judo
Kung-Fu
Gatka
Kalaripayattu
Taekwondo
Muay-Thai
Krav Maga
and much more…

4. • Most Martial arts are the physical fitness regimes that come from
warrior traditions of various cultural backgrounds.
• Originally invented as art of self-defence by Gautam Buddha.
• Martial arts shows life and prosperity.
• Besides teaching self-defense to protect ourselves and each
other, martial arts also has great mental, physical and spiritual
benefits.

5. • Martial Arts are all about discipline, respect and self-control.
• A great way to teach a person that they can overcome many
things in life and they are in control of their own destiny.
• The true meaning behind the art is not violence or bullying,
but striving to better oneself and overcome your fears and
weakness.

7. Taekwondo

8. Taekwondo : History
 A Korean martial art form
 “Tae” meaning feet, “kwon” means
hand and “Do” mean the way.
 World Taekwondo Federation(WTF)
began in 1973, recognized by
International Olympic Committee
(IOC) in 1980.
 Declared in 1994 as an official sport
in Olympics.
 First Taekwondo appearance in
Sydney Olympics, 2000.

9. Belt and Grading
• White : Innocence
• Yellow : Earth
• Green : Plant
• Blue : Sky or heavens
• Red : Danger
• Black : Maturity
“A Black belt is nothing more than a belt
That goes around your waist. Being a Black
belt is really a state of mind and Attitude.”
: Rick English

10. Sparring
• The aim of taekwondo is to
land as many kicks and blows
as you can on your opponent
in the allowed target areas.
• Done on a 10-square metre
mat.
• Penalties for holding, pushing,
hitting below belt, and turning
one’s back on an opponent.

12. Sensei
• The key to a good martial arts program is the instructor.
• The way instructor teaches martial arts will be the way the student
perceives it.