Tae Kwon Do (TKD) is a Korean fighting and self defense system that began being developed over 2000 years ago, when it was used to protect Korea from foreign invaders. Today, Tae Kwon Do is growing as a sport globally: it is studied by more than 50 million people in nearly 160 different countries, and is now a part of the Olympics.

Like Karate and Judo, Tae Kwon Do is a form of martial arts. A martial art is a system of fighting that teaches self discipline, respect and focus as well as many other virtues. It teaches a way of thinking as well as a way of fighting.

Tae Kwon Do is known as a "hard style" in that it employs direct, straight line techniques as opposed to the free flowing, circular movements of soft styles such as Kung Fu or Tai Chi Chuan.

Tae Kwon Do is literally translated as "Way of the Hand and Foot," but in Korea "way" refers to the social and philosophical exercise, sport and self defense. Its main focus is on self improvement, self control, self knowledge and respect for others.

Key Benefits

• Self Discipline
• Focus
• Self Defense
• Physical Fitness
• Self Confidence
• Concentration
• Self Awareness

Tae Kwon Do History and Background

For more information and a brief history of Tae Kwon Do, please follow this link: History of Tae Kwon Do