WHAT IS TAEKWON-DO?
TaeKwon-Do is a dynamic Korean martial art renowned for its high, fast, and spinning kicks. The name translates literally to "the way of the foot and fist" (Tae for foot, Kwon for fist, and Do for way). Alongside physical combat techniques, it emphasizes mental discipline, character development, and self-defense. The mental training and techniques of unarmed combat for self-defense as well as health. It involves the skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks and dodges with bare hands and feet for the rapid destruction of a moving opponent or opponents.
TAE
Jumping, flying, to kick or smash with the foot.
KWON
Fist, to punch or destroy with the hand or fist.
DO
The art or way.
DISCIPLINES OF TAEKWON-DO
TaeKwon-Do, as we practice it, consists of four distinct disciplines. As a student progresses through the different belt levels, these disciplines become increasingly more challenging.
PATTERNS
A choreographed sequences of movements that simulate combat situations
TECHNIQUES
Fundamental foot and hand techniques for strikes, blocks, and kicks
STEP-SPARRING
Controlled practice with a partner to develop timing and distance
HO SIN SUL
Self-defense techniques for real-world situations
STUDENT OATH
I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwon-Do
I shall respect my instructors and seniors
I shall never misuse TaeKwon-Do
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice
I shall build a more peaceful world
tenets of taekwon-do
The tenets of TaeKwon-Do are examples of character that we represent both inside and outside of the studio.
courtsey
Ye Ui
integrity
Yom Chi
perseverance
In Nae
self-control
Guk Gi
indomitable spirit
Baekjul Boolgool
