Archery: A Global Legacy

Archery is the art or skill of shooting arrows with the use of a bow and has been around since ancient times as a mean for hunting and warfare. Nowadays, it often practiced as a recreational activity or as a sport competed in the Olympics.

Taekwondo: Fast and Furious

Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial art with its trademark resting in its combination of kicks and means “foot-fist way” with the “do” indicating the state of harmony with oneself. It takes its roots in the Karate of Okinawa, Japan, although the signature kicks, slashes and spinning of modern Taekwondo bears little resemblance to the ground-rooted, reverse-punching techniques of its island of origin. It primarily evolved in Korea over the past 50 years.

Muay Boran: The Predecessor

Meaning “Ancient Boxing”, it is a martial art that warriors use in the past whenever he loses his weapon and have to recourse to hand-to-hand combat. It is also the direct ancestor of modern Muay Thai which developed into a popular martial art wherein fights are held in rings. Muay Boran, however, utilizes raw and brutal moves, hence it is only used during war. It is also a more complete fighting system compared to Muay Thai and includes throws, takedowns, holds and striking blows from the feet, knees, elbows, hands, and the head.