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Tae Kwon-Do means the "way of the hand and foot". It consists of
dynamic and sharp, free flowing movements to produce a balance of beauty and power.
Tae Kwon-Do has its trademark of dazzling kicking techniques and is a complete system
of self-defense and personal improvement in all areas. It gives its practitioners
self-confidence, self-respect, self-discipline, and coordination.
Tae Kwon-Do strives
to develop the positive aspects of an individual's personality: Respect, Courtesy, Loyalty,
Courage, Patience, Perseverance, Self-Control, an Indomitable Spirit and a sense of Responsibility.
These mental characteristics (along with the physical ability) are beneficial to the
mental life of students as well as to their families and friends.
With its practical means of self-defense and its complete regimen of physical conditioning,
Tae Kwon-Do offers a total fitness program integrating mind, body and spirit.
Today, Tae Kwon-Do is the most recognized martial art in the world,
and a popular international sport. It was a demonstration sport at the 1988 and
1992 Summer Olympic Games, and became an official sport at the 2000 Olympic Games in
Sydney, Australia. It is one of the most anticipated games to watch at the 2008 Olympics
in Beijing, China. As of today, Tae Kwon-Do is the only martial art of its type to
be an official Olympic sport.
Benefits of Tae Kwon-Do
Many benefits can be realized by practicing the art of Tae Kwon-Do. Some of them are:
- Improved physical fitness
- Self-discipline
- Enhanced concentration
- Stress management
- Confidence building
- Personal protection skills
- Shared interesting activity/fun
- Increased Flexibility
- Weight Control
- Increased Strength, Speed & Stamina
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