According to the late General Choi Hong Hi, father of 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.
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.
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