| -----Tae Kwon Do----- |
| In English, it is commonly written: Tae Kwon Do, Taekwondo, or Taekwon-do. Tae Kwon Do is the world's most widely practice martial art. It is an Olympic sport, an artistic discipline, a system of self-defense, and a way of life. An Olympic Sport Tae Kwon Do is an Olympic sport. It was introduced to the Olympics in Korea in 1988. Unlike many of the other sports that young people are involved with today, Tae Kwon Do competitors are required by rule to demonstrate respect for officials coaches and their fellow competitors. What a concept! An Artistic Discipline Tae Kwon Do is an artistic discipline. The techniques are done with graceful and powerful movements. Students continuously strive to improve the artistic presentation of each technique. The art of Tae Kwon Do develops posture, graceful movement, excellent coordination, and attention to detail. We believe that everyone can benefit from exposure to this artistic discipline. Self-Defense Training Self-defense skills are safety skills. We believe that it's important for everyone to learn these self-defense skills. When a person learns and develops self-defense skills, the chance of sustaining an injury due to a fall or an attack is greatly reduced; and the chance of escaping from a mugging, a rape or an abduction attempt is greatly increased! Learning these safety skills does not promote violence; rather, it enables one to avoid becoming a victim of violence and to minimize injury during a fall. Tae Kwon Do is a way of life. Students are encouraged to live according to the tenants of Tae Kwon Do. The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do Courtesy: To be thoughtful and considerate of others. Taekwondo students and instructors should be polite, and show consideration for others. Integrity: To be honest and good. Taekwondo practitioners should live by a code of moral values and principles Perseverance: To never give up in the pursuit of one's goals. Students should welcome challenges, because challenges cause us to grow and improve. Self-Control: To have control of your body and mind. A Taekwondo student should practice controlling his actions and reactions. Indomitable Spirit: To have courage in the face of adversity. A Taekwondo student should never be dominated by, or have his spirit broken by another. Tae Kwon Do is excellent exercise. When exercise is done consistently, invaluable physical and mental improvements occur. Students develop real and lasting self-confidence. Taekwondo students do exercises which develop strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, balance, memory, concentration, coordination and self-control; to name a few. One of the keys to the success of Taekwondo is that the exercises are fun, the students see results, and they are inspired to do more. Tae Kwon Do Training Develops Self-Confidence Success in a personal development program, such as a Taekwondo class, where the students experience noticeable increases in strength, flexibility, memory, coordination, and self-defense skills, as the result of a dedicated effort, is an excellent foundation for self-confidence. It is self-confidence based on physical and mental self-improvement, as opposed to self-confidence based on one's athletic performance. This self-confidence is deep; it is not subject to the results of tomorrow's game. It is not reserved for the best players on the team; it is available to everyone, because everyone experiences improvement with Taekwondo training. |
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