Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, Tae means "to strike or break with foot"; Kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and Do means "way", "method", or "art". Thus, Taekwondo may be loosely translated as "the art of the foot and fist" or "the art of kicking and punching."

Taekwondo ranks are typically separated into "junior" and "senior" or "student" and "instructor" sections. The junior section typically consists of ten ranks. The junior ranks are usually identified by belts of various colours so these ranks are sometimes called "colour belts". The senior section is typically made up of nine ranks. These ranks are referred to as "black belts" or "degrees". Black belts begin at first degree and advance to second, third, and so on.

Taekwondo as a martial art is popular among people of both genders and of many ages. Physically, taekwondo develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina.  It combines combat techniques, self-defence, sport, exercise, and in some cases meditation and philosophy.

Our school arranges the taekwondo course for the age of 5 and above. Lessons are classified according to students' ages and skill levels. The lesson starts from basic patterns and forms, board breaking, kicking, blocking, striking, and punching. These fundamental skills increase students' physical coordination, flexibility, balance, and mental acumen.

Benefits of Taekwondo :
  • Heighten self-esteem by expanding physical and mental powers.
  • Raise self-confidence by encouraging to succeed, to take control of life, and to learn to respect themselves and
    others.
  • Develop disciplines by thoroughly training your body and mind in tenets and techniques of Taekwondo.
  • Improve self-defence by training students to recognize situations in which physical self-defence is necessary and
    teaching students how to control such situations to their advantages. Develops athletic abilities and self-awareness,
    and improves the capabilities in self-defence.
  • Strengthen your mind and body through increased physical coordination and mental disciplines.