About Taekwondo
Taekwondo, meaning "the way of the hand and foot", is based on ancient Korean martial arts like Soo bak and Tae kyun, which date back over 2,000 years. On April 11, 1955 Taekwondo was officially given its name by General Choi Hong Hi (pronounced: Chay Hahng Hee). Therefore, General Choi is considered to be the "Father of Taekwondo."
We supplement these punches and kicks with self-defense techniques, weapon's training and overall endurance/flexibility training.
Explanation of the "TENETS OF TAEKWONDO"
1. COURTESY
Taekwondo students should attempt to be polite to one another and to respect others. Students should address instructors as Sir or Ma'am and to bow to the instructors before and after classes. Turning up early or on time for classes is also an aspect of courtesy.
2. INTEGRITY
One who has integrity is able to define what is right or wrong and have the conscience, if wrong, to feel guilt. Taekwondo students should strive to be honest and to live by moral principles.
3. PERSEVERANCE
Perseverance means having patience; never giving up! One of the most important secrets of becoming a leader in Taekwondo is to overcome every difficulty by perseverance. Confucius said," One who is impatient in trivial matters can seldom achieve success in matters of great importance."
4. SELF-CONTROL
Without self-control, a Taekwondo student is just like any fighter in the street. Loss of self-control is disastrous both in sparring and personal affairs. "The term of stronger is the person who wins over oneself rather than someone else", Lao Tzu.
5. INDOMITABLE SPIRIT
A true student of Taekwondo will never give up, not even when faced with insurmountable odds. The most difficult goals can be achieved with an indomitable spirit; a non-quitting spirit. Through this "Taekwondo spirit" students become brave, determined, and impossible to defeat or frighten!
6. VICTORY
As a student of Taekwondo matures with age and rank, philosophy and strategy become action. Success is achieved through consistent positive thoughts, action and follow through. Repetition becomes habit. Taekwondo students strive to earn success through good habits.
OATH OF TAEKWONDO
I SHALL OBSERVE THE TENETS OF TAEKWONDO
I SHALL RESPECT INSTRUCTORS AND SENIOR STUDENTS
I SHALL NEVER MISUSE TAEKWONDO
I WILL BE A CHAMPION OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE
I WILL BUILD A MORE PEACEFUL WORLD
THE AIM CODE
I am effective, efficient and ready to take action!
My Attitude drives me to succeed,
My Intent focuses my goals,
My Motion brings immediate results!
AIM is my focus... My Focus Determines My Reality!