TaeKwon-Do is a modern martial art, founded by general Choi Hong Hi of Korea in 1955.
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Translated literally:
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Tae: denotes the foot – standing jumping or fling to kick or smash with the foot.
Kwon: denotes the fist – chiefly to punch or to destroy with the hand or fist. Do: means an art or way – The right path built and paved by the Saints and Sages through the ages. |
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Breaking techniques are essential because they promote the accurate focusing of power.The feats of Taekwon-do are great and numerous. To mention a few is probably pertinent, for instance:
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To the uninitiated, such feats may sound impossible, but to the serious students of Taekwon-do and the top exponents of this art, it is quite ordinary.
Techniques:
Taekwon-do techniques are based on the principles of modern science, in particular Newtonian physics which teaches how to generate maximum power with a minimum amount of energy. Military tactics of attack and defence have also been incorporated.
The tremendous power generated from one’s body develops the self-confidence to meet any opponent, at any place, and in any situation.
Sparring teaches humility and accuracy, as well as self-control.
Patterns, or “Tul”, are a series of movements set to a fixed and logical sequence against imaginary opponents, using attacking and defending techniques. They enebale the practitioner to develop precision, balance and coordination.
The philosophy of Taekwon-do is based on moral and spiritual growth. Proper training eventually permeates every conscious and subconscious action of the true practitioner.
The true practitioner can and will find peace amid chaos within his/herself.
Techniques:
Taekwon-do techniques are based on the principles of modern science, in particular Newtonian physics which teaches how to generate maximum power with a minimum amount of energy. Military tactics of attack and defence have also been incorporated.
The tremendous power generated from one’s body develops the self-confidence to meet any opponent, at any place, and in any situation.
Sparring teaches humility and accuracy, as well as self-control.
Patterns, or “Tul”, are a series of movements set to a fixed and logical sequence against imaginary opponents, using attacking and defending techniques. They enebale the practitioner to develop precision, balance and coordination.
The philosophy of Taekwon-do is based on moral and spiritual growth. Proper training eventually permeates every conscious and subconscious action of the true practitioner.
The true practitioner can and will find peace amid chaos within his/herself.