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| Taekwondo is a Korean martial art, a system of training both the mind and body in which great emphasis is placed on the development of the practitioner’s self- control. |
Taekwondo is a martial art independently developed over 2000 years ago in Korea. Over the
years it has also developed into a popular international sport. The main feature of Taekwondo is
that it is a free-fighting combat sport using one’s bare hands
and feet to repel an opponent.
Taekwondo literally means the way of kicking and punching
and consists of sharp strong angular movements combined
with free flowing circular movements to produce a balance
of beauty and power. With Taekwondo’s trademark kicking
techniques it is a complete system of self-defense and
personal improvement. All of it’s activities are based on the
defensive attitude that was originally developed for protection against enemy attacks. The most
important fact about Taekwondo is that it is not only a superior art of self-defense, but of the mind
as well. The practice of Taekwondo gives its practitioners self confidence and increased respect
for others and authority.
The virtues of modesty and generosity are fundamentally based on self-confidence and are
beneficial to the lives of individuals, as well as to their families, neighbors and nation. The feeling
of accomplishment the students receive will help them gain a self-confidence which carries over
into their everyday life. With the increased self-confidence and self-esteem, children’s attitudes
change and their self-discipline improves. They are less likely to feel the need to respond to
taunts and get into trouble.
Through physical and mental exercise of the mind and body the physical fitness is improved.
Taekwondo training helps to develop a healthier cardiovascular greater strength, better
conditioning, increased flexibility and, of course, the ability to defend oneself in dangerous
situations.
Today Taekwondo is the most recognized Korean Martial Art. Taekwondo first came to be
recognized as a system of self-defense in the 1950's when a group of leading Korean martial
artists came together and unified their various art forms under a single style. They named their
style Taekwondo, and in the last 40 years have developed it into one of the most effective styles
of unarmed self-defense in the world today.
years it has also developed into a popular international sport. The main feature of Taekwondo is
that it is a free-fighting combat sport using one’s bare hands
and feet to repel an opponent.
Taekwondo literally means the way of kicking and punching
and consists of sharp strong angular movements combined
with free flowing circular movements to produce a balance
of beauty and power. With Taekwondo’s trademark kicking
techniques it is a complete system of self-defense and
personal improvement. All of it’s activities are based on the
defensive attitude that was originally developed for protection against enemy attacks. The most
important fact about Taekwondo is that it is not only a superior art of self-defense, but of the mind
as well. The practice of Taekwondo gives its practitioners self confidence and increased respect
for others and authority.
The virtues of modesty and generosity are fundamentally based on self-confidence and are
beneficial to the lives of individuals, as well as to their families, neighbors and nation. The feeling
of accomplishment the students receive will help them gain a self-confidence which carries over
into their everyday life. With the increased self-confidence and self-esteem, children’s attitudes
change and their self-discipline improves. They are less likely to feel the need to respond to
taunts and get into trouble.
Through physical and mental exercise of the mind and body the physical fitness is improved.
Taekwondo training helps to develop a healthier cardiovascular greater strength, better
conditioning, increased flexibility and, of course, the ability to defend oneself in dangerous
situations.
Today Taekwondo is the most recognized Korean Martial Art. Taekwondo first came to be
recognized as a system of self-defense in the 1950's when a group of leading Korean martial
artists came together and unified their various art forms under a single style. They named their
style Taekwondo, and in the last 40 years have developed it into one of the most effective styles
of unarmed self-defense in the world today.
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