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What is TaeKwon Do?

Taekwon-do is the scientific use of the body in the method of self defence. A body that has gained the ultimate use of its facilities through intensive physical and mental training.

Translated from Korean, "TAE" literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot, "KWON" means to punch or destroy with the hand or fist and "DO" means art, way or method. Therefore Taekwon-Do means foot, hand, way.

Originating in Korea, Taekwon-Do was developed in its present form in the last century and inaugurated in 1955 by its founder and head of the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), Major General Choi Hong Hi.

Korean martial arts began more than 2000 years ago and have evolved into what we now know as Taekwon-Do. Today, Taekwon-Do has many followers throughout the world. It is considered to be one of the most effective forms of self defence and is also a highly effective way of providing mental and physical self development.

To the practitioner, Taekwon-Do is more than just a set of physical exercises. It is more a way of life, utilizing the tenets of Taekwon-Do. These tenets help the student to cope with the stress and pressures of everyday life, as well as developing a noble moral code.

Some Key Information about Self Defence

The best defence is awareness. That is, to be keen enough to avoid any type of confrontation.
With this in mind you should have already trained yourself to be somewhat aware of your surroundings at all times.
However, although you can learn many self defence techniques in a relatively short period of time, the key to utilising them comes from your state of mind.

Confidence, calmness and clarity are essential elements in successful self protection.

To achieve the correct state of mind takes time and practice. For this, a balance of constant training is necessary. By continually training, your technique becomes better and in turn your confidence and ability will rise.
Dedicated training provides both the techniques to defend and the state of mind to properly execute them.
These are the keys to self defence.