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About Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-do is an art that was developed in Korea by General Choi Hong Hi, and was given its official name Taekwon-do on April 11th 1955. The art developed used elements of the ancient Korean martial art of Taek Kyon and of Shotokan karate, a martial art General Choi had learned while studying in Japan.
To the Korean people Tae Kwon-Do is more than a mere use of skilled movements. It also implies a way of thinking and life, particularly in instilling a concept and spirit of strict self – imposed discipline and an ideal of noble moral re-armament.
In these days of violence and intimidation, which seems to plague our modern societies, Tae Kwon-Do enables the weak to possess a fine weapon to defend himself or herself and defeat the opponent as well.
Translated literally Taekwon-Do means-
"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
Tenets of Taekwon-Do
COURTESY (Ye Ui)
INTEGRITY (Yom Chi)
PERSEVERANCE (In Nae)
SELF CONTROL (Guk Gi)
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT (Baekjool Boolgool
Explaination of Tenets
Courtesy (Ye Ui)
To be polite to one another and to respect others. Students should address instructors as Sir and to bow to the instructors before and after classes.
Integrity (Yom Chi)
To do the right thing, to be honest with yourself, being able to define what is right or wrong. Students should strive to be honest and to live by moral principles.
Perseverance (In Nae)
Perseverance means to keep trying, to have the tenacity to persist in a course of action
Self-Control (Guk Gi)
To be in control of ones emotions. as martial artists it is important to be in control. To not lose our temper in sparring or allow ourselves to become negative during adversity
Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)
To never give up, even when faced with insurmountable odds. The most difficult goals can be achieved with indomitable spirit.
Student Oath
I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do.
I shall respect the instructor and seniors.
I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do.
I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
I shall build a more peaceful world.
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