Taekwondo is a bare hand martial art. Originally, all schools of martial arts are comprehensive, so there are not only bare hands but also various techniques and disciplines, and even prescriptions to prevent or treat physical injuries.
Since Taekwondo was established as a martial art in a relatively late period, it would not have felt the need for weapons such as swords. Because you have a gun, you do not have to use an old-fashioned weapon.
But the weapon that killed the most people in human history is still the sword. According to the number of deaths caused by the use of weapons in the United States in 2018, the number of pistols was 6,603 versus 1515 knives, but the number is much higher if the range is expanded to weaponry. It is a very misleading idea to use your bare hands against opponents with weapons. Police officers who do not carry firearms also carry a triple rod or a police rod for that reason.
If it is decided to introduce Weapon technique into taekwondo, it will be the most progressive event in taekwondo history. This is because Taekwondo’s identity extends from martial arts to general martial arts.
If it is decided to introduce Weapon technique into taekwondo, it will be the most progressive event in taekwondo history
Is it appropriate to introduce Weapon technique to Taekwondo? If taekwondo needs to be introduced as a Weapon technique, it is Stick method. Traditional weapons, swords and spears, have lost their function in modern society, and their costs and risks increase.
However, Stick technique does not feel discomfort like swords when used and used in everyday life. It’s just a stick, and it feel more like a broom, so it won’t threaten the general public.
The biggest advantage of the Stick technique is that it is not seemingly intimidating and does not kill the opponent. Isn’t the reason why the Shaolin Monks often use Stick technique in martial arts novels because monks should not kill others?
The second advantage is associated with the first, which can be made powerful through training, even if it doesn’t look threatening. A trained person uses a stick and is very powerful. Bamboo kendo is close to the stick, but wearing a protective gear, even if the impact is transmitted to the body.
The third advantage is that you can use Stick as a tool for fitness. The reason why there are so many gymnastics and fitness methods that hold a Stick is that the movement of the tool limits the movement of the body, which makes it suitable for body coordination. And depending on the weight of the Stick, you can have the effect of weight training.
Introducing Stick method will help the adult register in the Taekwondo gym. People like to train with tools, and there is a tendency to introduce various methods of training in Taekwondo one after another. Stick method is a content that can be attractive to adults because it has a lot of exercise, fitness, and is suitable for self-defense in case of emergency.
Introducing Stick method to taekwondo will be a great help in activating adults register beyond the stereotype of infant sports.
When deciding to introduce Stick method to Taekwondo, the size of the Stick should be the middle Stick that comes to my chest. Long Stick, which is over my height, is difficult to carry, and most gyms have low ceilings, making it impossible to practice. There are endless challenges for introducing Stick method to Taekwondo. However, if you decide to introduce Stick method, If you don’t want to make a mess, it is advisable to study for a long enough time of 4-5 years.
This is because you have to make a system such as how to make a competition or how to distribute it to a gym master.
