- Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that utilizes the hands and feet for blocking and striking.
- Unlike grappling or wrestling styles like Judo or Jujitsu, the methods for offensive and defensive techniques are strikes and blocks.
- Geographically, Korea is between China and Japan.
- China is known for “soft style” martial arts like Kung-Fu and Tai Chi which utilizes flowing, circular techniques.
- Japan is known for “hard style” martial arts like Karate which utilizes direct strikes with the hands and feet.
- Taekwondo was influenced by both countries and is thus a combination of the soft and hard style.
- Taekwondo is known for a wide array of kicks including spinning kicks and jump kicks.
- Taekwondo students also practice forms/hyungs/poomse/katas which are choreographed patterns of movement which utilizes stances, blocks, hand strikes and kicks and requires focus, memorization and proper breathing, technique and balance.
There’s something to martial arts and especially the way Grandmaster Kang teaches it that addresses not just the body and fitness, but it addresses the mind and it addresses your approach to life.
I’m a 3rd dan black belt now and that’s one of the top achievements of my life. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I can’t imagine what my life would’ve been the last 10 years, and my family’s life without martial arts, and specifically without Grandmaster Kang. It’s just led to so many good things and has grounded us these years.
The greatest gift you can give yourself is health. You can have all the riches and fame in the world but if you’re sick and can’t get better, then you can’t enjoy anything.
Michael Imperioli
Having started at the school at 8 years old, I consider myself to have grown up taking classes at T. Kang Taekwondo. When I first became a member, both my parents and I were unsure if it’d become a hobby that I’d truly be dedicated to. 12 years later, I still love Taekwondo!
The quality of the people, the facilities, and the instruction at the school is difficult to find at any other Martial Arts school or gym that I’ve ever visited. Furthermore, as a college student who has won numerous scholarships and internships, I would not have developed the strengths that have allowed me to thrive in both academic and professional settings without the lessons I learned and support I received at T. Kang Taekwondo.
Marguerite HollanderNot only is Grandmaster Kang a mentally and physically gifted practitioner of Taekwondo, but unlike many other Grandmasters, he is an exemplary teacher of the art. I started Taekwondo in 2002 at another school and in 2005 I started training with Grandmaster Kang.
His form and abilities in Taekwondo were remarkable, but what really impressed me in 2005 and continues to impress me to this day is his and his entire staff’s ability to teach the basics of this complicated martial art to students of all ages and abilities. He doesn’t just focus on the gifted students—he takes the time to focus on the needs of everyone. He is a great teacher and a great example for all to follow regarding health and fitness.
Lee Ann JaffeeTRIBECA
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