Tae = 'Foot' or 'to kick' or 'to jump'
K'won = 'Fist' or 'to strike or block with hand'
Do = 'The way of' or 'art'

Put this together and Taekwondo means: "The art of kicking and punching" or "The art of unarmed combat."

Disciplines of Taekwondo

Taekwondo has four disciplines:

• Patterns
• Sparring
• Self-defense
• Break Test

It is the combination of these four disciplines that make the art of Taekwondo.

Objectives of Taekwondo:

1. To develop an appreciation for Taekwondo as an art.
2. To improve physical health through positive participation
3. To improve mental discipline and emotional equanimity
4. To learn self-defense skills
5. To develop a sense of responsibility for one self and others

Taekwondo is primarily a kicking art, however we have taken the best out of several other arts to make for a balanced set of self defense skills. Taekwondo stylists tend to fight at an extended range, and keep opponents away with their feet. It is primarily a hard/external style incorporating both linear and circular motion and is known for being very powerful. Training tends to emphasize verbal and physical self-defense as well as mental and emotional skill sets for a well rounded personal development program in a safe and fun environment.

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