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Self Defense in Colorado Springs: Top 3 Disciplines

September 26, 2022 by Briargate Taekwondo

Self defense class in Colorado Springs

Self defense in Colorado Springs | When it comes to self defense, there are many disciplines to choose from, so we wanted to give you our top 3 picks.

Can you guess which of these martial arts we picked as number one?

1. Taekwondo

Taekwondo, or Tae Kwon Do, originated in Korea over 2,000 years ago, and is touted as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world. It has earned a reputation for being a competitive sport, but the martial art was originally developed for self-defense.

The name was selected for its appropriate description of the art: Tae  (foot), Kwon  (hand), Do  (art).

Taekwondo in the United States

Taekwondo is not only a martial art but also an international sport that has been growing in popularity for over 50 years. The technique was first introduced to America during the 1950s when a handful of pioneering master instructors travelled here from Korea and spread their culture with this beautiful form, which grows stronger every day since.

This style of martial arts emphasizes kicks over all other techniques. Since your legs are usually longer than arms, it is a great way to keep would-be attackers at bay while protecting yourself from getting too close or physical assaultive measures such as tackles and choke holds .

Taekwondo: Self Defense in Colorado Springs

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2. Submission Wrestling

(also known as submission fighting, submission grappling, or sport grappling)

Grappling is a form of competition and general term for martial arts that focus on close range combat and ground fighting with the aim to obtain submission holds.

A few of the styles include:

  • Catch Wrestling: also called “catch-as-catch-can”; without wearing the gi; dominant style during the 19th century
  • Judo
  • Japanese Jiu-Jitsu or jujutsu

Submission wrestling has become more popular with the rise of MMA, and is a self defense in Colorado Springs.

3. Muay Thai

(also referred to as Thai boxing or the “art of eight limbs”)

The art of eight limbs is a style that combines the use of both hands and feet. It’s also known as “the way,” which was developed over time by many different cultures around the world with its own history attached to it.

But no matter what you call this self defense discipline, one thing remains true: there are few things more strategic than using your entire self in order attack or defend against an opponent.

Self Defense in Colorado Springs, CO

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In January 2022, the owner of this franchise location went independent from USTC. While my son and I had enjoyed USTC, we have found over the past few months that staying with Instructor McCuistion, who has re-engineered the curriculum to a more focused and pointed training, has been the best decision for us and other students to concentrate on forms, techniques, and discipline. I thoroughly enjoy the sparing, Poomsae, and other training sessions. While USTC provides several locations in Colorado Springs, they are second to Briargate when it comes to quality and traditional Kookiwan Taekwondo which is paramount to my son and I. There are several other parent-child teams that attend and I find they share a similar viewpoint. I highly recommend enrolling your child at this Dojang location if you want the best influence and training for your little student. I also strongly encourage parents to join as well to get the full experience with your son(s) and/or daughter(s).
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My son started at this school last year, and all of the staff was great from the start. Normal classes were structured, and my son received great instruction. Some events, like the periodic belt tests, felt a little chaotic, but that is understandable when there are so many kids testing at once.We were nervous about the school rebranding and what might change at the school as result. We stayed for two reasons: location was one of the key favors in our decision to sign up at this school, and Instructor McCuistion had always encouraged a little more discipline and respect from the students than some of the younger instructors working there. We were hopeful that our son would be held to a higher standard if we stayed (which is what our son needs).I'm pleased to say that our experience since the change has not disappointed! The professionalism and quality at this school are great. My son has been challenged to perform his skills and to focus at a higher level than ever before. We are very happy that we stayed.
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