TAEKWONDO
(Tae) means to kick or to strike with the foot.
(Kwon) means fist or to strike with the hand, and
(Do) mean discipline or Art.
Taken all together,
(TaeKwonDo) means the art of kicking and punching. The Art of unarmed combat.
Today,
TaeKwonDo, as it has come to be developed over the years, is a unique martial art with both quick, straight line movements that simulate various Japanese styles and circular moves of some Chinese styles.
The distinguishing part of TaeKwonDo is that it is recognized for its powerful Kick.
Let us not forget that TaeKwonDo is more than physical power it is also the transformation toward moral and spiritual development of its students.
TAEKWONDO CODES OF CONDUCT
LOYALTY;
to your country
to your friends
to your school
Faithfulness to your spouse
RESPECT;
your elders
your parents
your teachers
yourself and others
your brothers and sisters
Humility
Honesty
Self-control
Perseverance
Imitable spirit
Finish what you begin
Never take life unjustly
TAEKWONDO FORM
The practice of forms is the most important element in development of proper TaeKwonDo techniques.
Required for advancement at every level from beginner through master.
Through the practice of these forms, the student develops coordination, balance, timing, breath control, and rhythm, all of which are essential techniques to the
TaeKwonDo student.
When a student has mastered the specific forms for his belt level and demonstrated increased proficiency with the basic techniques he is ready to advance to the next level.
Although
TaeKwonDo students must master far more than the required form at their current belt level to advance, the repeated practice of forms will the student develop a strong sophisticated combative way of defending or attacking from all possible directions with blocks, kicks and strikes.
REQUIRED FORMS
I. T. F. FORMS:
CHON-JI
DAN-GUN
DO-SAN
WON-HYO
YUL-GOK
JOONG-GUN
TOI-GYE
HWA-RANG
CHOONG-MOO
GWANG-GAE
STEPS
19
21
24
28
38
32
37
29
30
39
W. T. F. FORMS:
TAEGEUKS
EL-JONG
E–JONG
SAM-JONG
SA-JONG
O–JONG
YOOK–JONG
CHIL-JONG
JONG
KORYO
STEPS
16
18
20
20
20
21
25
24
30
W. T. F. FORMS:
PALGWES
EL-JANG
E–JANG
SAM-JANG
SA-JANG
O–JANG
YOOK–JANG
CHIL-JANG
PUL–JANG
STEPS
20
20
22
23
35
19
23
35
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