If you are really good at (patterns), it's easier to polish your fighting style,'' he said, explaining that some of the traditional taekwondo stances can be easily tweaked for Olympic-style sparring.

LONDON (AP) Taekwondo fighters who practice the martial art's traditional style - including those in North Korea - will now be eligible to compete in all competitions, including the Olympics.

ITF continues to practice the style of taekwondo Choi developed and hosts its own World Championships. Traditional taekwondo. While there isn't a single governing body, many organizations and ...

lost in the fray are the ancient traditional martial arts. Many fighters started out training in styles such as karate and kung fu, but few in the game still utilize these techniques.

The event was a gathering of minds and hearts committed to preserving the traditional ... of taekwondo, including poomsae (forms), power breaking, self-defence, sparring and Olympic-style sparring.

“If you are really good at (patterns), it’s easier to polish your fighting style,” he said, explaining that some of the traditional taekwondo stances can be easily tweaked for Olympic-style ...