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.
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.
| 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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.
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.
| MOOK SAHANG (meditation) |
