What is Taekwon-Do?

Taekwon-Do is a martial art from Korea, beginning in its current form in 1955.  Korean martial arts began more than 2000 years ago and have evolved into what we now know as Taekwon-Do.  It shares similarities with Japanese martial arts, earning it the nickname, 'Korean Karate'. 

Translated from Korean, "TAE" literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot, "KWON" means to punch or destroy with the hand or fist and "DO" means art, way or method.  Therefore Taekwon-Do means foot, hand, way.

Today, Taekwon-Do has many followers throughout the world.  It is considered to be one of the most effective forms of self defence and is also a highly effective way of providing mental and physical self development.

To the practitioner, Taekwon-Do is more than just a set of physical exercises.  It is more a way of life, utilizing the tenets of Taekwon-Do.  These tenets help the student to cope with the stress and pressures of everyday life, as well as developing a noble moral code.