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Tae Kwon Do literally means "The way of the hand and the foot", Tae meaning foot, Kwon meaning hand or fist and Do meaning way. Tae Kwon Do is the Korean art of unarmed fighting. It's earliest roots have been traced back over 2000 years to 50 B.C. when artists of the time incorporated images of classic Tae Kwon Do techniques in their works.

Modern day Tae Kwon Do is a unique martial art incorporating the quick linear movements that characterize the various Japanese styles and the flowing circular movements of many of the Chinese styles. But what truly distinguishes Tae Kwon Do are its varied and uniquely powerful kicking techniques. It is this prominent use of leg and kicking techniques that sets Tae Kwon Do apart from all other martial art systems. Approximately 70% of the techniques in Tae Kwon Do are kicking techniques. The added reach and strength of the legs make them superior at delivering powerful blows.

In addition to this Tae Kwon Do makes use of a very mobile, upright fighting stance that allows for quick action on the part of the fighter. While other systems use deeper stances giving them more stability, the philosophy behind Tae Kwon Do's stances is that it is better to be able to move quickly on your feet than to be firmly rigid and rooted in one place. For this reason Olympic style Tae Kwon Do is very fast and strong. Tae Kwon Do gained official Olympic status in the 2000 Olympics in Australia. Due to the speed and power of Tae Kwon Do sparring, it has become the most popular martial art in the world.

Tae Kwon Do is much more than simply a system concerned with physical prowess, it is also an art directed toward the moral development of its students. The tenets of Tae Kwon Do are:

·  Courtesy
·  Integrity
·  Perseverance
·  Self Control
·  Indomitable Spirit

 

 

 

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