Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art intended for self defense which engages the mind and the body. This sport is known for its high kicks, fast movements and powerful strikes.
Tae = Stomp or strike with the foot
Kwon = Strike with hand or fist
Do = The Art, Way or Path
What will you learn?
Taekwondo Dojangs are similar in that they teach Poomsae (forms), Gyeorugi (sparring), Gyeokpa (breaking) and Hoshinsul (self‐defense). Practitioners typically wear a uniform called a dobok and learn the fundamental techniques which include kicks, blocks, punches, and strikes. Physically, taekwondo helps develop strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina.
Cultural Origin
The oldest governing body for Taekwondo is the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA), formed in 1959 by a collaborative effort by representatives from the nine original Kwans, or martial arts schools, in Korea. The main international organizational bodies for Taekwondo today are the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), founded by General Choi Hong Hi in 1966, and the World Taekwondo (WT), founded in 1973 by the KTA.
