Differences Between Taekwondo and Kickboxing

Taekwondo and kickboxing are both martial arts that focus on striking techniques, but they have distinct differences in their origins, philosophies, and techniques.

Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial art that emphasizes powerful kicks, strikes, and blocks. It is often considered a “hard” martial art, as it focuses on power and strength. The sport also includes a significant amount of poomsae, or forms, which are pre-arranged patterns of movements that showcase the athlete’s skill and control.

Kickboxing, on the other hand, is a sport that combines elements of boxing and kicking. It is considered a “soft” martial art, as it focuses on speed, agility, and precision. Kickboxing typically allows for a wider range of strikes, including punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. It is also generally more focused on competition and sparring, rather than forms.

Another key difference between the two is that taekwondo is an Olympic sport and it is governed by the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), while kickboxing is governed by different organizations, such as the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) and World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO).

It’s also worth mentioning that while both Taekwondo and Kickboxing are known for its striking techniques, Taekwondo is known for its high and spinning kicks, while Kickboxing is known for its combination of punches, kicks, knees and elbow strikes.

Ultimately, the choice between taekwondo and kickboxing depends on an individual’s goals and preferences. Both martial arts offer a great workout, self-defense skills, and a sense of discipline and accomplishment. If you’re looking for a traditional martial art with a strong emphasis on forms, taekwondo might be a better fit. If you’re more interested in a sport-focused martial art with a greater emphasis on sparring, kickboxing might be a better choice.

We offer a Taekwondo course to school going kids at Finstock Evarsity College. We invite parents to enroll their children in our taekwondo course. To enroll click on the link below:

https://finstockevarsity.com/programs/college/short-courses/music-and-entertainment/tkd/

We offer a Taekwondo course to school going kids at Finstock Evarsity College. We invite parents to enroll their children in our taekwondo course. To enroll click on the link below:

https://finstockevarsity.com/programs/college/short-courses/music-and-entertainment/tkd/

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