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Students and enthusiasts of Taekwondo have many reasons for their interest in this and other martial art styles. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of Taekwondo training. Others seek to add the discipline and self control to their lives that Taekwondo offers. While others still are concerned about safety and self-defense--which Taekwondo is perfectly suited for. Whether you are interested in Karate or our Taekwondo programs for mental or physical well being, Andrew Gause's Martial Arts offers a number of Taekwondo programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well. If you've ever thought about Karate and Taekwondo, and wanted to know the difference--here is a link to explain the basic martial arts
Full listing of our Martial Arts programs:
- After School Martial Arts
- Pre-School - T.K.D Tigers Program
- Childrens - Taekwondo
- Adult and Teens - Taekwondo
- Family - Taekwondo
- Summer Camp Martial Arts for Children
- Black Belt Club -
- Taekwondo Masters Club - Taekwondo
- Sparring
Team - Taekwondo
- Leadership Dream Team Taekwondo
- Birthday Parties
- Corporate Wellness Programs
Difference between Taekwondo and Karate
- Karate (which has many styles) originated in Okinawa/Japan, Taekwondo is from Korea.
- Both are similar in many ways (both focus on kicking and punching, both have belts and generally wear white uniforms, they have similar etiquette and their roots overlap).
- The word Karate tends to be used by the public in general as a generic term for all martial arts (similar to Xerox instead of photocopy and Kleenex instead of tissue).
- Many schools that say Karate are actually Taekwondo or a Taekwondo hybrid.
- One is not better than the other. An analogy would be apples and oranges, both are fruits, both are round and about the same size, both are healthy for you.
- Some people prefer Karate, some Taekwondo, most of the time the instructor makes the difference, not the style.
Martial Arts: Variations and Scope (as defined by Wikipedia)
Martial arts vary widely, and may focus on a specific area or combination of areas, but they can be broadly grouped into focusing on strikes, grappling, or weapons training. Below is a list of examples that make extensive use of one these areas; it is not an exhaustive list of all arts covering the area, nor are these necessarily the only areas covered by the art but are the focus or best known part as examples of the area:
Striking
* Punching: Boxing (Western), Wing Chun
* Kicking: Capoeira, Savate, Taekwondo, Tae kwon do, Tae Kwon-Do
* Other strikes: Karate, Muay Thai
Grappling
* Throwing: Glima, Jujutsu, Sambo
* Joint lock/Submission holds: Aikido, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Hapkido
* Pinning Techniques: Judo, Wrestling
Weaponry
* Traditional Weaponry: Eskrima, Fencing, Gatka, Kendo, Kyūdō
* Modern Weaponry: Jukendo
Many martial arts, including kung fu, especially those from Asia, also teach side disciplines which pertain to medicinal practices. This is particularly prevalent in traditional Chinese martial arts which may teach bone-setting, qigong, acupuncture, acupressure (tui na), and other aspects of traditional Chinese medicine. Martial arts can also be linked with religion and spirituality. Numerous systems are reputed to have been founded, disseminated, or practiced by monks or nuns. For example, gatka is an integral part of Sikhism because the community has long been forced to go to war. Japanese styles like aikido, have a strong philosophical belief of the flow of energy and peace.
Award-winning Taekwondo instruction proudly serving the Springfield, Annandale, Burke, Falls Church, West Springfield and Alexandria communities in Fairfax County, Virginia since in 2004.