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Taekwon-Do and former President of the International
Taekwon-Do Federation, "Taekwon-Do is a version of unarmed
combat designed for the purpose of self defence... Translated
literally, "Tae" stands for jumping or flying, to kick or smash with
the foot. "Kwon" denotes the fist - chiefly to punch or destroy
with the hand or fist. "Do" means an art or way...
Thus taken collectively "Taekwon-Do" indicates the mental
training and the techniques of unarmed combat for self-defence
as well as health, involving the skilled application of punches,
kicks, blocks and dodges with bare hands and feet... Even if
Taekwon-Do is practiced for the sake of exercise alone, the
enjoyment derived will justify the time invested and spent. As an
exercise, it is equally suitable for the old and young, male and
female...
Taekwon-Do may be practiced individually or in groups without
the use of weights or special equipment. It is, in most cases,
practiced alone except the sparring. Since the body sets its
own limits, injuries or strains are rare and the physical condition
of the student paces him automatically. The entire muscle
system of the body, from the fingers to the toes, is brought into
play... It can be seen that the study of Taekwon-Do is
recommended for men, women, and children. It may provide
benefits in perceptual-motor organization, concentration, vision,
body development, aerobic conditioning of the heart and lungs
and provides training in body control which is valuable in the
pursuit of any other sport or physical activity. Coupled with the
obvious benefits in self-defense and the satisfaction of
mastering ancient art form, it would appear that Taekwon-Do
should be a part of the life of all people for all their life." (taken
from the Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi,
Vol. 1)
Benefits of learning Taekwon-Do include increased flexibility,
confidence, focus, coordination, and discipline. For kids, this
often translates into better grades and improved attention span.
Physically, we will challenge you to kick higher, punch harder,
and work bilaterally to improve your reflexes. From your first
day in class, you will learn some real-life self defense skills,
proper punching and kicking techniques, and get a great
workout!
Our school, and all of our Instructors, are members of the United
States Taekwon-Do Federation ("USTF"). The USTF is an
organization founded in 1973 under Grand Master Charles
Sereff, who was a personal student of the late General Choi
Hong Hi. The USTF is a nation-wide organization, with over
7500 members all who study the same curriculum. The USTF's
goals are to make its members the best Martial Artists in the
world, and to practice the true traditional form of Taekwon-Do.
