What is Taekwondo?

Taekwondo is a version of an ancient form of unarmed combat practiced for many centuries in the Orient. Taekwondo became perfected in its present form in South Korea.

Translated from Korean 'Tae' literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot. 'Kwon' means a fist, chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. 'Do' means art, way or method. Taekwondo indicates the technique of unarmed combat for self defence, involving the skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks, dodges and interception with the hands, arms and feet to the rapid distruction of the opponent.

To the Korean people Taekwondo is more than a mere use of skilled movements, it also implies a way of thinking and life, particularly in instilling a concept and spirit of self imposed discipline and an ideal of nobal, moral re-armament.

In these days of violence and intimidation, which seem to plague our modern societies, Taekwondo enables the weak to posses a fine weapon to defend his or her self and deafeat the opponent as well.

For more information
click the contacts button
on the 'about' page