Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than
physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and
mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official
games in the Olympics.
physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and
mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official
games in the Olympics.
| 태 권 도 跆 拳 道 TAE KWON DO |
"Tae" means "foot" "leg" or "to step on".
"Kwon" means "fist" or "fight".
"Do" means the "way" or "discipline" If we put these
three parts together, we can see two important
concepts behind "Tae Kwon Do".
"Kwon" means "fist" or "fight".
"Do" means the "way" or "discipline" If we put these
three parts together, we can see two important
concepts behind "Tae Kwon Do".
Poomse is a collection of Tae Kwon Do techniques arranged in a pattern. The
combination of movements represents a defensive response to an imaginary
opponent. As students progress in belt rank, the poomse they learn become
increasingly more complex and challenging. The performance of poomse they
develops concentration, balance, coordination and flexibility. A well executed
poomse is beautiful to watch, demonstrating both grace and power.
combination of movements represents a defensive response to an imaginary
opponent. As students progress in belt rank, the poomse they learn become
increasingly more complex and challenging. The performance of poomse they
develops concentration, balance, coordination and flexibility. A well executed
poomse is beautiful to watch, demonstrating both grace and power.
Hoshin sool is the practice of escapes and counter moves against an attacker’
s grab or holds. Self defense incorporates not only Tae Kwon Do kicks but
pressure points(areas of the body that when pressed will cause pain) joint
locks and throws. As with one-step sparring, self defense drills require
cooperation and communication between training partners to allow safe,
beneficial practice.
s grab or holds. Self defense incorporates not only Tae Kwon Do kicks but
pressure points(areas of the body that when pressed will cause pain) joint
locks and throws. As with one-step sparring, self defense drills require
cooperation and communication between training partners to allow safe,
beneficial practice.
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| GYOROOGI (sparring) |
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN KARATE AND TAEKWONDO?
◈ Taekwondo become an Official Olympic Sport in the year 2000. It is the only martial arts Sport
recognized by the Olympic Committee.
◈ Karate is a Japanese term for the martial art of the empty hand Taekwondo is a Korean martial art
“Tae” means Kick or foot “Kwon” means punch or hand “Do” means way of life.
◈ Taekwondo’s teaching is governed by one agency – World Taekwondo Federation (W.T.F). Karate has
many different clubs and organizations, so the teaching from one school to another may differ.
◈ Benefits to learning Taekwondo are:
1. Taekwondo is recognized world – wide.
2. Certificates earned through the W.T.F. are recognized by the military and law enforcement agencies world-wide.
3. Some colleges offer a 4-year degree in Taekwondo and is recognized as a true major.
4. Lastly, Taekwondo improves coordination, agility, flexibility, balance, muscular strength, and endurance.
◈ Taekwondo become an Official Olympic Sport in the year 2000. It is the only martial arts Sport
recognized by the Olympic Committee.
◈ Karate is a Japanese term for the martial art of the empty hand Taekwondo is a Korean martial art
“Tae” means Kick or foot “Kwon” means punch or hand “Do” means way of life.
◈ Taekwondo’s teaching is governed by one agency – World Taekwondo Federation (W.T.F). Karate has
many different clubs and organizations, so the teaching from one school to another may differ.
◈ Benefits to learning Taekwondo are:
1. Taekwondo is recognized world – wide.
2. Certificates earned through the W.T.F. are recognized by the military and law enforcement agencies world-wide.
3. Some colleges offer a 4-year degree in Taekwondo and is recognized as a true major.
4. Lastly, Taekwondo improves coordination, agility, flexibility, balance, muscular strength, and endurance.
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| POOMSE (pattern of form) |
| HO SHIN SOOL (self defense) |
Gyoroogi is live action spontaneous practice, with a parther. Protective gear is
worn and a strict set of rules and guidelines define acceptable methods of
attack and defense. Through sparring, students improve their reflexes, speed
and understanding of how to apply each technique. As a form of sport, Tae
Kwon Do sparring is part of athletic competitions around the world, including
the Olympics.
worn and a strict set of rules and guidelines define acceptable methods of
attack and defense. Through sparring, students improve their reflexes, speed
and understanding of how to apply each technique. As a form of sport, Tae
Kwon Do sparring is part of athletic competitions around the world, including
the Olympics.
Kyukpa is done to practice and illustrate the formidable power, precision
and great mental concentration developed through Tae Kwon Do training.
Different materials, but most commonly pine boards, are broken. This area
of practice develops internal and external strength, derived from a
confidence in one’s ability to overcome normal limitations.
and great mental concentration developed through Tae Kwon Do training.
Different materials, but most commonly pine boards, are broken. This area
of practice develops internal and external strength, derived from a
confidence in one’s ability to overcome normal limitations.
| KYUKPA (breaking) |
Mook Sahang is performed at the beginning of each session to allow students
time to focus on their training and their personal goals for the class. Meditation
also improves student’s ability to visualize and to conduct mental practice.
Through visualization, Tae Kwon Do is can practice techniques that they are still
learning or refining. The ability to stay focused also helps to relive stress and to
reduce some of life’s daily pressures.
time to focus on their training and their personal goals for the class. Meditation
also improves student’s ability to visualize and to conduct mental practice.
Through visualization, Tae Kwon Do is can practice techniques that they are still
learning or refining. The ability to stay focused also helps to relive stress and to
reduce some of life’s daily pressures.
| MOOK SAHANG (meditation) |
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