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What is Taekwondo?

Taekwondo is a modern Korean martial art, characterized by fast, high, jumping, spinning kicks.

It is an all-around program that offers self-defense training, physical exercise, and artistic expression; all taught by an experienced professional instructor.

Philosophy of Taekwondo

The true Tae Kwon practitioner extends the scope of his art to all aspects of life, in order to achieve harmony with nature and thus a stable and peaceful existence. Taekwondo is not only an excellent method of self defense, but a way of life. These qualities can be traced back to the influence on Buddhism, and its aim of the "Mastery of Self". Through the philosophy of Taekwondo, a student can rid him or herself of the ego, and live in harmony with the universe.

Objectives of Taekwondo

• To develop an appreciation for Taekwondo as a sport and as an art
• To achieve physical fitness through positive participation
• To improve mental discipline and emotional equanimity
• To learn self-defense skills
• To develop a sense of responsibility for one self and others
• Above Excerpted from http://www.tkdtutor.com/02Taekwondo/WhatsTKD.htm