What is Taekwondo?

What is Taekwondo?

Taekwondo traces its roots to ancient Korean fighting arts and is the world's most widely practiced martial discipline. Taekwondo (also written as "tae kwon do", "taekwon-do" or "t'aegwondo") is considered a modern martial art from Korea that is characterised by its fast, high and spinning kicks.There are multiple interpretations of the name taekwondo. Taekwondo is often translated as 'the way of hand and foot'.  Tae means "to strike or block with the foot" or "to kick," it also means "jump"; kwon means "fist," and "to strike or block with hand"; and do means "the way of " or "art."  Thus Taekwondo is "the way of kicking and punching."

The Benefits of Taekwondo

Exercise: Taekwondo training incorporates extensive stretching and aerobic activity. For students the results are an improved cardiovascular system, increased endurance, flexibility, strength and body awareness.

Self-defense: Taekwondo teaches techniques that students of all ages can use. Although known for its wide variety of kicks, Taekwondo practice includes many other effective self-defense applications.

Art: Taekwondo is practiced for the power, grace and beauty of its techniques, whether in the demonstration of individual or synchronized forms.