What is Tae Kwon-Do?

ITF 8 dan (degree)

Tae Kwon-Do is a Korean art of self-defence. Created by Gen. Choi Hong Hi, president of the international Tae Kwon-Do Federation (ITF).

The study of Tae Kwon-Do proceeded in two parts; spiritual discipline and technical perfection.

It aims at a noble moral rearmament, high degree of intellectual achievement, graceful techniques, formidable power and beauty of physical form.

Therefore, it can be considered as part of one’s daily life, as natural as breathing and thinking.

Tae Kwon-Do emphasizes not only a strict self-imposed discipline along with the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect but also teaches patience and the resolve to over come nay difficulty.

Tae Kwon-Do literally translated ”Tae” as foot, ”Kwon” as fist, and ”Do” means both, way and moral. So you can well understand that this as a martial art using the full potential of the individual.

The tenets of Tae Kwon-Do (Jungshin)

Tae Kwon-Do aims to achieve: 

• Courtesy (Ye Ui)

• Integrity (Yom Chi)

• Perseverance (In Nae)

• Self-Control (Guk Gi)

• Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)

Student's Oath:

1. I shall observe the tenets of Tae Kwon-Do.

2. I shall respect the instructor and seniors.

3. I shall never misuse Tae Kwon-Do.

4. I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.

5. I shall build a more peaceful world.