Taekwondo is a version of an ancient form of unarmed combat practiced for many centuries in the Orient.  Taekwondo became perfected in its present from in Korea.

Translated from Korean, Tae means Kick or smash with the foot.  Kwon mean a fist, primarily to punch or destroy with the hand.  Do means art, way.  Taekwondo involves the skilled application of punches, kicks, strikes, blocks, dodges and interception with the hand to the rapid destruction of the opponent.

Taekwondo is more than merely the use of skilled movements. It also implies a way of life and thinking, particularly in stilling a conception and sprit of strict self-imposed discipline and an ideal of noble morality.

In these days of violence and intimidation, which seems to plague our modern society, Taekwondo enables the weak possess a fine weapon to  defend himself or herself, and defeat their opponent. When wrongly applied it can be a lethal weapon. 

Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics.