Definition of Taekwon-do

TAEKWON-DO  A method of social development. A sport..  A philosophy....A way of life. What exactly is the meaning of  Taekwon-do?

 Taekwon-Do is a version of unarmed combat designed for the purpose of  self- defense. however, It is the scientific use of the body in the method of self- defense; a body that has gained the ultimate use of its facilities through intensive physical and mental training.

It is a martial art that  has no equal in either power or technique. Its discipline, technique and mental training are the mortar for building a strong sense of justice , fortitude, humility and resolve. It is this mental conditioning that separates the true practitioner from the sensationalist, satisfied with mastering only the fighting aspects of the art.

Literally, "Tae"  to kick or smash with the foot. "Kwon" to punch or destroy with the hand. "Do" means an art or way.  taken collectively "Taekwon-Do" indicates the skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks and dodges with bare hands and feet to the rapid destruction of the moving opponent.

Taekwon-Do enables the weak to possess a fine weapon together with confidence to defend him or herself and defeat the opponent.  Wrongly applied, Taekwon-Do can be a lethal weapon. Therefore mental training must always be stressed to prevent the student from misusing it.

Incessant training is essential to keep oneself in top form and physical condition. In training, all the muscles of the human body will be used. From the use of one's muscles, it will be possible to harness all available power generated by every muscular contraction. It will then be necessary to deliver such power to the human target especially to where the most vulnerable points or vital spots of one's opponent are located, in particular when the opponent is in motion. At this point it is necessary to remind the students of Taekwon-Do that this art of self-defense is specially designed for swift retaliation against the moving aggressor.

Hours spent on training will not be wasted; for surely you will reap a rich reward in the form of speedy reactions and deadly blows to rain down upon your enemy or in any case to save life if and when a need arises. 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.