What is Taekwondo?

Taekwondo is the Korea’s own martial art developed with Korea’s 5,000 years of history and a modern Olympic sport. Taekwondo eventually drew world-wide attention. Both Korean Military and National Police Force adopted Taekwondo as their regular training curriculum. Primary to University, Companies and Suburbs have their own competition sparring team to do championships. Also there is a traditional Do-jang (Drill Hall) all over the area. Translated, Taekwondo means ‘Art of Kicking and Punching’.

Tae Kwon Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “A Way of  Life”.

Taekwondo stylist uses punching, blocking, jumping and dodging along with a vast array of kicks to formulate a system of unarmed defence weapon with an emphasis on building a strong moral character. Taekwondo seeks for perfection and mental completion by physical training and is also based on instinct of self defence.

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