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		<title>Philosophy of Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Tom Gill (lapstrake) via Flickr Obviously, the skills involved in martial arts tackles more than bowing, kicking and conquering. The philosophy of martial arts entails gaining confidence, dealing with challenge and getting to know “you.” But that’s just the beginning. Martial art focuses on mind, body and spirit in much the same way [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sponsorships Involved In Sports</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These days many unknown games and sports are becoming popular all over the world. Even some regional sports and games that were not popular in many parts of the world have become more popular these days because of the fact that they are beamed on popular television channels like www.direct.tv to places all over the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Canada with a Kick</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Martial Arts is an ancient form of fighting and defense that takes strength, coordination, and concentration. Martial arts will help to get you into shape, become more flexible and sharpen your mental state. Do a search on canada 411 or other similar sites to find the closest place for martial arts training. Select a location [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Different Types of Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this fast moving world, daily tasks are now achieved with simple push buttons and thus it has reduced physical activities of an individual. Martial arts play an important role in the physical education, especially for teenagers. There are different types of martial arts available. Here is a list of few martial art forms. Image [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/different-types-of-martial-arts.htm</link>
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		<title>The Philosophy of Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Martial arts is more than just a sport. It’s a way to get to know yourself. The philosophy behind martial arts is using your body to reach your mind and learn to master it, which in turn should prevent you from having a desire to fight. Studying martial arts teaches you to stay calm and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Martial Arts and Illness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you’re training in martial arts, you probably don’t want to miss a class, and you especially don’t want to miss a match. But sometimes, you may not have a choice, such as when you’re sick. When you’re not feeling well, it may not be the best idea to perform the necessary rigors your body [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Treating Martial Arts Injuries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[No matter how much training you have, there are still times when you’re going to be injured when studying martial arts. You should seek medical attention right away to treat the injury and learn what you need to do to let it heal. In some cases, you’ll still be able to continue your training while [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/treating-martial-arts-injuries.htm</link>
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		<title>Martial Arts Improvement Exercises</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Martial arts are made up of several different techniques, some individual to their specific martial arts study. There are also exercises intended to help improve your skills in martial arts, including strength, power, speed, quickness, and jumping. You can learn to do the exercises that will improve these skills, and work on them on a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/martial-arts-improvement-exercises.htm</link>
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		<title>Martial Arts can Help Your Chronic Illness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you suffer from a chronic illness, such as fibromyalgia, lupus, or crone’s disease, you probably have to be careful with the amount of activity you do. If you have an interest in martial arts, you may have been avoiding it thinking it’s not right for you. But the fact that martial arts is good [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/martial-arts-can-help-your-chronic-illness.htm</link>
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		<title>Belt Color Rankings in Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In martial arts, students study different techniques and take part in different competitive tournaments to earn achievement belts. Typically, these belts come in different colors depending on the achievement earned. Most people know that a Black Belt in martial arts means the person is an expert. There are different colored belts for different rankings of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/belt-color-rankings-in-martial-arts.htm</link>
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		<title>What Age is Appropriate for Martial Arts Training?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Martial arts is a good sport to learn for several reasons. But at what age is a good time to start training? There are plenty of classes available for kids to start learning martial arts early. Is it safe for them to start young? Is it healthier for them to? Many martial artists debate this [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Martial Arts for Stress Relief</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Life can be very stressful. You’re dealing with work, family, friends, and maybe even school. Then there are the day-to-day things that come up, like keeping up with housework, dealing with traffic, and trying to get all of the things on your “to-do” list done. Stress only increases when things come out of nowhere that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Martial Arts Techniques</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As any martial arts trainer can tell you, there are some basic martial arts techniques that are used in martial arts. These techniques are the building blocks of martial arts, and allow the trainees to learn all of the moves in various forms of martial arts. Although they may be considered the basics, they are, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Martial Arts for Self-Defense</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some people train in martial arts for the sport, competition, and honor they feel it brings them. But there are others who take up martial arts to learn how to defend themselves. One of the basic lessons you learn in martial arts is that you’re not learning how to fight, you’re learning how to protect [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/martial-arts-for-self-defense.htm</link>
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		<title>Choose Your Martial Arts Equipment Wisely</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now that you’ve decided to take up martial arts, you’ll need some equipment. Depending on the type of martial arts you are going to be training in, this equipment may vary. There are different pieces of equipment used in a variety of martial arts specialties. Your basic piece of equipment will be your uniform. Different [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Find the Right Martial Arts for You</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are several different types of martial arts you can study, and they each have their own good qualities.  If you’re considering taking up martial arts, the first thing you’ll want to do is determine what type to study.  There are a lot of different types from all over the world, including Africa, the Americas, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Health Benefits Of Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many health benefits that are related to the martial art taekwondo. Though many people do not have the time to get into martial arts, the martial arts and all forms of it provide a lot of health benefits to the people who are involved in it. There are some interesting health benefits that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can You Do Taekwondo On Your Own</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people who are trying to learn various forms of martial arts try to learn by themselves, this can lead to various problems because of the fact that learning by your own self though some of the various resources that are available on the internet or thorough the information from books or the information that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/can-you-do-taekwondo-on-your-own.htm</link>
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		<title>Advantages And Benefits Of Forms And Postures In Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many people who do not know much about Taekwondo and may wonder about the forms and the benefit that it gives. All the people who are practicing Taekwondo and in fact many of the other martial arts know the uses of the forms or poses that are taken during the performance of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/advantages-and-benefits-of-forms-and-postures-in-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>Why Sports Is Important For Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sports is an important aspect that should be part of the school activities of every child. This is not only because of the fact that the child needs to excel in sport but because it provides a release of energy. More than adults, children have a lot of energy. A lot of this energy is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/why-sports-is-important-for-children.htm</link>
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		<title>Advantages Of Performing Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are various kinds of martial arts that are present. Each of these martial arts have a certain advantage over the others. Each of them are also unique when compared to the other kind of arts. Some of them are judo, karate, taekwondo and many others. Some of these have been passed on from one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/advantages-of-performing-martial-arts.htm</link>
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		<title>Sports Can Even Prevent Wars!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sports events can even prevent wars. This is the message that the various world sporting events and bodies try to achieve in times of strife. There are many countries that are not in good relations with other countries. Some of the examples are the various Arabian nations and Israel, similarly the two Korean countries. India [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/sports-can-even-prevent-wars.htm</link>
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		<title>Sports Events Bring Out The Best In A Person</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many sports people who are playing in various games. When they play the game or sports, there is an intensity that can be seen in their eyes. Barring a few exceptions, most of the players play for the love of the game that they are playing. It is sheer joy to watch such [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/sports-events-bring-out-the-best-in-a-person.htm</link>
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		<title>Taekwondo Increases The Flexibility Of The Person</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Taekwondo is one of the most important martial arts that has caught the imagination of a lot of people. The reason for this was that it became very popular during the Olympics in South Korea. This is not only considered to be a martial art, but it is also a sport. Just like any other [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/taekwondo-increases-the-flexibility-of-the-person.htm</link>
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		<title>Methods Of Preventing Sports Injuries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Prevention of an injury is the most important factor that should be concentrated by a sports person. This is because of the fact that sports injuries are common and they can even break a career. There are many sports people who have broken bones or injured themselves in other ways and have not been able [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/methods-of-preventing-sports-injuries.htm</link>
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		<title>MMA is no Wussy Sport</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Tapout is not a brand you would recognize a few short years ago, but now it has taken to the market with a storm as they promote MMA, an extreme sport that combines all of the different martial arts into one sport. Tapeout’s clothing line features sportswear with the Tapout logo displayed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/mma-is-no-wussy-sport.htm</link>
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		<title>Sports Injuries Can Curb Careers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sports is not only a place where a person is able to achieve greatness. It is also a place where the person will meet various barriers and hurdles. There are various instances where the person will have to face a wall in their career. One of the most important nightmares of any sports person is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/sports-injuries-can-curb-careers.htm</link>
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		<title>Immediate Treatments For Sports Injuries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are various injuries that can occur in the field of sports. As a player, the person will try to get immediate treatment to help heal the injury. There are times when the person may also hide a severe injury to be able to continue plating. This can lead to irreversible problems at times. To [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/immediate-treatments-for-sports-injuries.htm</link>
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		<title>Taekwondo Basics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The term Taekwondo is known as a Korean martial art and also South Koreas national sport. Taekwondo was measured by a great many practitioners as the most popular form of martial art in 1989. The popularity of Taekwondo has caused the growth of this form of martial art to be spread into [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/taekwondo-basics.htm</link>
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		<title>Benefits of Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A vast number of those involved with martial arts can tell you of the variety of benefits that are a product of this type of training. Knowledge of self defense, for example, is probably one of the most significant benefits because it is most likely one of the reasons this sport was developed. The training [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/benefits-of-martial-arts.htm</link>
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		<title>Squelch Boredom with a Martial Arts Class</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Martial art has become a favorite activity for both children and adults because of the improvements in areas such as the physical body and emotional and mental aspects. Parents are usually pleased that their children sometimes experience a greater degree of discipline from what they are taught in their martial art classes. Most often children [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/squelch-boredom-with-a-martial-arts-class.htm</link>
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		<title>The Health Benefits of Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Martial arts sole purpose it to defeat another person in order to defend oneself in the case of physical threat. It is also a codified practice system in the area of training for combat. Martial arts can be employed as dance forms or as a competitive sport. A person who is trained in martial arts [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/the-health-benefits-of-martial-arts.htm</link>
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		<title>Stances in the Martial Art of Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The techniques of Taekwondo involve stances or forms, hand blocks and kicks. These stances and forms alter only slightly according to the schools in which they are taught. Taekwondo is great maintain the body&#8217;s overall health, self defense and building stamina. The Korean world has developed a great number of martial arts forms to benefit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Martial Arts Changes Lives</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to varying accounts of research, it has been proven that individual who are in there 40s that incorporate a regular exercise regimen into their schedule such as martial arts have a greater degree of fitness as opposed to those of the same age who do not exercise. According to some practitioners, the health benefits [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/martial-arts-changes-lives.htm</link>
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		<title>Basic Kick Techniques in Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The martial art of taekwondo has a vast number of basic kick techniques. Kick techniques are very tiring as you practice but are very important to this martial art form. When offending against an opponent, kicks are known as the base move. The following are some fundamental kicks: * The Front Kick-When executing the kick [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/basic-kick-techniques-in-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>The Significant of Taekwondo Belt Colors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One important aspect of the martial art form known as taekwondo is a system called the belt system in which different colors of belts stand for different ranks. The colors of the belts signify the skill level of the individual practicing taekwondo. Within the martial art of taekwondo the color of the belt is a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/the-significant-of-taekwondo-belt-colors.htm</link>
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		<title>Moves in Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The popularity and importance of a self defense known as martial arts has risen significantly and has allowed individuals to try a variety of new martial art forms. Taekwondo has become the forefront of the martial arts movement and has served to satisfy and individuals need for self defense while they become [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/moves-in-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>Taekwondo Forms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[South Koreas national sport is known as Taekwondo which also is know as the most liked form through out the world. The term means foot, way, and fist and is an avenue of self-defense used by the South Korean military in combat hand to hand training. Taekwondo combines meditation, sport and meditation together and its [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/taekwondo-forms.htm</link>
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		<title>A Glimpse into the Life of the Stay-at-Home Mom (SAHM)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Every mom knows that her days are filled with a seemingly endless list of activities. Of course, contrary to what some people may think being a stay-at-home-mom is not the easiest job in the world. It is not for every mom, but for those who choose it, it’s a job in itself. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/a-glimpse-into-the-life-of-the-stay-at-home-mom-sahm.htm</link>
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		<title>The History of Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Research indicates that the martial art of Taekwondo got its start in Korea. It is the belief of many that surrounding countries have also given much influence to forms of taekwondo to some degree. Many also state that taekwondo is derived from karate. The Japanese influenced the Korean culture greatly when it came to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/the-history-of-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>Practicing Taekwondo on Your Own</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Taekwondo students often ask if it is necessary to practice on your own. The simplest answer is no, yet it can be rewarding to take even the smallest amount of time to practice Taekwondo. If you are currently studying Taekwondo at a local school, you should not be too worried about practicing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/practicing-taekwondo-on-your-own.htm</link>
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		<title>Finding the Right Tae Kwon Do Classes for Your Child</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought of enrolling your child into Tae Kwon Do classes?  It is a great discipline for your child and will help with their self-esteem as well.  Before you do enroll them in classes, you should know a few things.  When I went to place my child into some martial arts classes I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/finding-the-right-tae-kwon-do-classes-for-your-child.htm</link>
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		<title>Flexibility in Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One popular worry for newcomers getting involved in Taekwondo is found in flexibility. If you find yourself in this situation, you may have such questions. Am I flexible enough? Does Taekwondo require flexibility before beginning? These and other questions are very much relevant for anyone who has seen first-hand the nature of Taekwondo. With a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/flexibility-in-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>Kids and Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Frank Peters via Flickr There are a lot of young kids who can benefit greatly from the presence of martial arts in their life. It&#8217;s a great way to learn discipline, exercise, and good health. It&#8217;s one of the best forms of exercise a kid can get but the question is when is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/kids-and-martial-arts.htm</link>
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		<title>Sparring Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The martial art of Taekwondo is not that old and was coined in 1957 by General Choi Hong hi also known as the Father of Taekwondo. However, their roots date back to over 2000 years. Learning taekwondo involves some rigors of karate, usually muscular development and strong body conditioning. This style involves [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/sparring-tips.htm</link>
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		<title>Why Are Forms Important in Taekwondo?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Beginners and casual observers of Taekwondo may wonder the benefits of forms. For those who are not familiar with what forms are in Taekwondo and in martial arts, they refer to a set of pre-defined movements that illustrate a number of techniques of the martial art, in a pattern. The presence of forms is a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/why-are-forms-important-in-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>False Taekwondo Stereotypes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia There are a number of stereotypes that have undermined the reputation of Taekwondo in some circles. In this it is important to see that such generalizations and stereotypes are not true. Much of this revolves around the need to claim a superior martial art. As in this article, items like practicality, self-defense, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/false-taekwondo-stereotypes.htm</link>
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		<title>Volunteering for Teens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia If you are attempting to raise a well rounded teenager, then it is imperative that your child is given a broad view of the society in which they live. Whatever your home situation, it should be a top priority to teach your children the importance of empathy. A great way to go [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/volunteering-for-teens.htm</link>
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		<title>Reducing Stress with Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Stress can be extremely discouraging as you go about your day-to-day life. It can also cause you to lose focus and has a number of potentially negative effects on your physical health, as well as mentally. Curbing the effects of stress can be done easily with the presence of martial arts training. Combining different techniques [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/reducing-stress-with-martial-arts.htm</link>
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		<title>How to Encourage without Pushing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It may be your fondest wish that your children attain a high rank in a martial art; however, it may not be theirs. It is easy to push your children so hard that they rebel and want nothing more to do with it. There are, however, ways that you can gently encourage your children to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/how-to-encourage-without-pushing.htm</link>
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		<title>Methods to deter sports persons from using banned substances</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There has been a recent spurt in the number of people who are using drugs in various sports. This is a common problem and it needs to be stopped immediately. This cannot go on because the sports will lose the sheen. There are many people who try to control this with various regulatory bodies, but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/methods-to-deter-sports-persons-from-using-banned-substances.htm</link>
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		<title>What anyone needs to know about Taekwondo?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Taekwondo is a kind of martial arts. This was one of the many that were present in the Asian culture. Asia is full of many different cultures. There are many people practicing this method of martial art. Though now this method of defending oneself is considered to be a sport, it was not always considered [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Role of politics in sports</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Politics should ideally not be playing any role in sports, but these days politicians are everywhere. There are many countries where the politics makes or breaks the career of many budding sports people. There are times when the politics can cause the breakdown of sports events in a whole country. The main [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/role-of-politics-in-sports.htm</link>
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		<title>An Octopus&#8217; prediction of winning football games</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An era is over in the death of Paul the Octopus. This was a unique Octopus that predicted the victory of Spain in the football games in the World cup. The sports scene had never seen something so extraordinary that many people, in fact millions were ready to believe that the Octopus had psychic powers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The benefits of martial arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Martial arts are a group of activities that were common in the Asian countries. Some of the major martial arts techniques that are popular all over the world are those like judo, Karate, taekwondo and other such methods. There are many benefits of Martial arts and this is the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What every Taekwondo learner needs to know</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in Korea. These days, it is popular all over the world. It has become popular mainly after the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. Since that time, there are millions of people who have learned the methods of using these techniques in various situations. Some of the people who learn [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Commandment of Modern Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you peal back the layers of Taekwondo and take away the very physical aspect of it this form of martial arts is very much a test of loyalty as it is a test of the physical body. There are many elements of Taekwondo that teach a person how to be strong both phsyically, emotionally [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taekwondo Information: The Dojang</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Learning Taekwondo is a very skilled sports form that takes a lot of physical, emotional and mental training. When you first decide to learn the art of Taekwondo you will quickly learn about the dojang. The Dojang is the term for the practice hall that all those who study Taekwondo will enter. In the art [...]]]></description>
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		<title>General Rules of the Dojang</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The dojang is one of the most honored and respected elements of Taekwondo. Only teachers and mentors are up there with the respect and honor that is given to the dojang. The dojang is a practice area for those that study in the art of Taekwondo. It is used by students and teachers of Taekwondo [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Tenets of Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The official definition of tenets is that of any belief, principle, dogma, practice or theory that a group of individuals holds true to their practice or group. There are five tenets when it comes to the practice of Taekwondo. These are the basic elements that every school that teaches Taekwondo teaches their students and has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Kypeka or the Break Test in Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are several elements that are involved in the exam to become a black belt. There are areas such as learning to spar, showing that you know the knowledge of Taekwondo, live by the tenets and commandments of Taekwondo and that you have the strength and ability to be a black belt. One of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Belt Levels and Colors of Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Ever look in on a Taekwondo class and wonder what all those colorful belts stood for? Ever have a friend excitedly talk about how they just leveled up in Taekwondo and are now officially a green belt? You&#8217;ve come to the best place to learn about the various belt colors and what [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/belt-levels-and-colors-of-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>Taekwondo As Self Defense</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Taekwondo is taken by many people who are looking to learn the art of self discipline and control. Others are looking to learn an ancient skill that is taught all over. Meanwhile, others start the art of Taekwondo as a self defense tool. The world is becoming a very scary place and learning how to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing a Martial Arts Instructor for Your Child</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia When your son or daughter pesters you to enroll them in a martial arts class, do you know where to begin? Do you just call the first studio in the yellow pages and sign up? Most people want some sort of personal recommendation before making a choice. If you have a friend [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Look at American Taekwondo Association</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every sport has a governing body or organization that makes sure that every place that practices the sport is following a bit of a fundamental standards. Taekwondo is no different. The American Taekwondo Association is an organization that is run out of Omaha, Nebraska and has over 350,000 people. The American Taekwondo Association works together [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Various Patch Work and Uniforms for the American Taekwondo Association</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The uniform is one of respected elements when it comes to studying Taekwondo. It is part of one of the rules that must be followed by students who are studying in the dojong. Rules state that you must wear your uniform, keep it clean and crisp and ready to go. While it might seem a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Pick the Right Taekwondo Place for You</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia When it comes to studying the martial art of Taekwondo you&#8217;ll have to pick the right place to study at. Depending on your area there could be dozens of locations that all offer Taekwondo at about the same even price. So how do you know which place will be right for you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Martial Arts and Self-Defense</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Martial arts have today become synonymous with self-defense tactics. This is probably because since their inception, martial arts were developed within the context of a greater individual awareness and appreciate of life and others. This has much to do with their origins in Buddhism dating back to the 500&#8242;s A.D. The fact [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taekwondo and Family</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Long perceived as a sport for mostly children and teens, where parents are commonly perceived to drop off the kids at taekwondo. More and more adults and parents along with their children are seeing the benefits of the sport for reasons of both personal development and quality family time. Taekwondo isn&#8217;t just for kids. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Taekwondo and Weapons Training</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The idea of picking up a set of Nun chucks or samurai sword may be timeless among the imaginations of most children. Spawned from days spent watching action heroes on television, from cartoons to film, the idea of wielding a weapon with the accuracy and effortlessness of a martial arts master has long dominated a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Martial Arts Gi</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife The martial arts gi is a loose fitting uniform with a long and varied history with origins within Japanese martial arts community. The gi consists of a robe type top with sleeves nearly to the writs and loose fitting. Inside the top, there are generally small ties used for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/the-martial-arts-gi.htm</link>
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		<title>Learn Taekwondo and protect yourself</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People the world over have been interested in watching fights and martial art stunts that have been showcased in a Bruce Lee or a Jackie Chan movie. In fact, many of us get so inspired that we feel the need to pick up some basic martial art skills too. However, martial arts are not for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Martial Arts Versus Combat Sports</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What differentiates traditional martial arts from the fairly recent and growing in popularity classification of combat sports? Some might argue that they are both the same, while others feel that martial arts encompass a lifestyle, while participation in combat sports is simply that&#8211;a sport. Some styles of martial arts are often confused and blur the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Protective Gear for Taekwondo Sparring</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Often sparring is viewed as too dangerous for very young or relatively older students, as risk to serious injury increases. The younger student may not suffer physically to the degree that an older student might, but the younger or inexperienced student if presented to the the competitive aspect of Taekwondo too soon may suffer emotionally [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/protective-gear-for-taekwondo-sparring.htm</link>
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		<title>Introduction to Tae Kwon Do</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art, it is one of the most practiced martial arts today and is also an Olympic sport. There are two main styles of Tae Kwon Do, traditional which largely originates from the Korean military and sport which is focused on speed and self defense. Tae [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Importance of Footwork in Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As with any sport or activity that requires a high degree of balance, the footwork associated with Taekwondo is one of its most critical components. Since this sport encompasses a wide variety of kicks, the aspiring student must first master the basic stances and slight transfer of weight from one leg to another, before attempting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/importance-of-footwork-in-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>Grapping Versus Kickboxing in Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia If you have to choose between grappling and kickboxing, which should you pick? There are a number of advantages to either one, of course. And each has its set of proponents, all convinced that one style of fighting is the overall champ in terms of self-defense or competition. Well, if the world [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/grapping-versus-kickboxing-in-martial-arts.htm</link>
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		<title>Sports Investing completes the sports lovers investment portfolio</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia As the world of sports and sporting events continues to explode across the world, lovers of sport and games of chance are finding the ability to invest their money into something they really like. Okay, the mutual fund has long been considered the ‘safe’ way to go when considering a long term [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/sports-investing-completes-the-sports-lovers-investment-portfolio.htm</link>
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		<title>Masters of Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Taekwondo is a relatively young martial art that has grown in popularity rapidly thanks to some of its key proponents. Though born out of ancient Korean martial arts , and immensely influence by Japanese karate during the Japanese occupation in World War II, modern taekwondo did not officially gain its name until the mid 1950&#8242;s. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/masters-of-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>The Significance Behind Belt Rankings in Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The martial art of taekwondo uses belt colors to symbolize the level of knowledge the student has achieved during his or her time studying and living as a taekwondo martial artist. Like many other martial arts, the belts start at white and progress through a number of colors until the level of black belt is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/the-significance-behind-belt-rankings-in-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>Key Differences Between Taekwondo and Karate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The types of martial arts practiced around the world are numerous and plentiful. To name a few: karate, kung fu, taekwondo, kickboxing, jiu jitsu, tai chi, judo, capuera, and the list could go on and on. Karate and Taekwondo are two of the most popular martial arts practiced in the United States. Though very similar, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/key-differences-between-taekwondo-and-karate.htm</link>
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		<title>A Brief History of Mixed Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Most associate mixed martial arts with cage fighting or no holds barred style fighting, made popular in Brazil during the 1990&#8242;s known as vale tudo. While this &#8220;anything goes&#8221; style of fighting originally mostly featured Brazilian Jiu Jistsu and luta livre, or freestyle fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, the true progenitor [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/a-brief-history-of-mixed-martial-arts.htm</link>
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		<title>Identify Your Goals in Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Martial arts can be a lifelong experience. Studying techniques to enhance one&#8217;s physical and mental abilities and emotions, a martial art can truly allow one to obtain important goals within and outside of a martial art. The identification of goals is an important step for every martial artist. This is just as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/identify-your-goals-in-martial-arts-2.htm</link>
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		<title>Discover Change: Buy Electronic Cigarette Products</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It seems the most contradictory of needs: Your body desires both the demands of exercise and the flavor of nicotine. You&#8217;re a master of movement, able to shape yourself into all the elegant lines, but you are still utterly human; and you don’t wish to deny the taste you’ve come to love, to expect. You [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/discover-change-buy-electronic-cigarette-products.htm</link>
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		<title>How Do You Choose a Martial Art?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Choosing a martial art to learn can seem daunting. Hopefully it is calming to know that for most people, it is quite daunting. There are literally hundreds of martial arts from which to choose. Although you may only have a handful of them to choose from, there are variations upon the main [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/how-do-you-choose-a-martial-art.htm</link>
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		<title>Bet on Martial Arts Online</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It seams like you can bet on everything these days, from who wins tomorrows football game to that wins the UFC championship. Either way, the Internet has revolutionized the way in which we gamble and bet on martial arts. Most people do not even realize you can bet on martial arts in real life, let [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/bet-on-martial-arts-online.htm</link>
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		<title>Filipino Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The long and established tradition of martial arts in the Philippine is legendary. A melting pot, in terms of influences, ranging from China and Japan as well as sword and ground fighting skills said to date back to Alexander the Great, the Philippines and its martial art of Kali is truly one of the most [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/filipino-martial-arts.htm</link>
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		<title>Introduction to Sparring in Martial Arts and Taekwondo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sparring is practiced in many Taekwondo and martial arts schools, although some do not choose to do so. It introduces a number of advantages, although some may not be comfortable with it in classes. For those that may not be comfortable with the idea of sparring, it should be noted that there are different levels [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/introduction-to-sparring-in-martial-arts-and-taekwondo.htm</link>
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		<title>Poker Tables and Training to Fight</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are a martial artist, you undoubtedly know that there is more to the study of martial arts than just learning how to beat up other people. Even in the old days, going around bullying people would eventually anger enough people that you would find yourself outnumbered. And nowadays, martial arts have often been [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/poker-tables-and-training-to-fight-2.htm</link>
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		<title>The Heavy Bag in Martial Arts Training</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Often many beginning martial arts students want to know how they can train at home. Exercise equipment is a popular point of this line of questioning, which introduces the value of the heavy bag into martial arts training. It should first be noted that one can train at home without any equipment. One can work [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.turkiyetaekwondo.org/the-heavy-bag-in-martial-arts-training.htm</link>
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		<title>Day Job: Property Management, Night Job: Instructing Martial Arts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Being in the property management business allows Tom Baker the chance to do two jobs he enjoys. By day, Tom owns a property management business. He has clients both in and out of state, and his business has grown to include employees. As a property manager, Tom offers a variety of services. He posts information [...]]]></description>
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