Tae Kwon Do

Definition: the art of fighting with hand & foot the term Taekwondo was coined in 1951 by General Choi Hong Hi to unify the many similar Korean styles. Taekwondo takes influences from the soft circular Chinese styles and the percussive linear martial arts styles of Japan.
Taekwondo is distinctive in its many spectacular aerial and spinning techniques that were designed in ancient times to strike the mounted soldiers of invading armies.
Grandmaster Jhoon Rhee is known as the Father of American Taekwondo, for he was the first to teach Taekwondo in America. The earlier Taekwondo stylists were, for the most part, veterans who had been stationed in Korea during &/or after the Korean War.
Today, Taekwondo schools, known as dojang, nationwide teach their art as a vessel for self-defense, self-control, and self-discovery to both adults & children alike. As students move up through the various belt systems they must meet and overcome new challenges. By the time one reaches the coveted rank of black belt a student should not only be capable to defend themselves physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

BENEFITS FROM MARTIAL ARTS

Positive Mental Attitude
Goal Setting Skills
Concentration
Physical, Mental, & Emotional Fitness
Success Skills
Self-Discipline
Self-Control
Physical & Emotional Self-Defense
Stress Release & Anger Management
Communication Skills
Leadership Training & Management Skills
Confidence
Courteous Behavior & Respect
Perseverance
Indomitable Spirit
Improved Energy
Positive Peer Group
Community Involvement
Healthy Lifestyle
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Achievement of a Prestigious Goal (Black Belt)