Taekwondo is a Korean martial art (and national
sport of South Korea). It is now formerly
recognised as the world's most popular martial
art (in terms of the number of practitioners). The
sparring element has been an Olympic event
since 2000.
In Korean, Tae means "to strike or break with foot"; Kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and Do means "way" or "method". So "Taekwondo" is loosely translated as "the way of the foot and fist".
Taekwondo combines combat techniques, self-defence, sport, exercise, meditation and philosophy.
In Korean, Tae means "to strike or break with foot"; Kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and Do means "way" or "method". So "Taekwondo" is loosely translated as "the way of the foot and fist".
Taekwondo combines combat techniques, self-defence, sport, exercise, meditation and philosophy.
Taekwondo is a military martial art, and is still
used by the South Korean military as part of their
training.
There are two main "styles" of Taekwondo. One comes from the Kukkiwon, the source of the sparring system which is now used at the Olympic games, and governed by the World Taekwondo Federation.
The other (of which we are affiliated) is the more common one in the UK - the International Taekwondo Federation.
There are two main "styles" of Taekwondo. One comes from the Kukkiwon, the source of the sparring system which is now used at the Olympic games, and governed by the World Taekwondo Federation.
The other (of which we are affiliated) is the more common one in the UK - the International Taekwondo Federation.
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Taekwondo is for everyone, regardless of age,
sex or race - it has something to offer for
everyone.
Classes are designed to push people within their own limits, which increase as fitness and flexibility improves over time.
There are separate clubs for young Children, Juniors and Adults that are specifically targeted to each age group.
Classes are designed to push people within their own limits, which increase as fitness and flexibility improves over time.
There are separate clubs for young Children, Juniors and Adults that are specifically targeted to each age group.