Taekwon-Do is the scientific use of the body that develops the art of self-defence practiced by millions of people around the world. It’s founder was a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, General Choi Hong Hi. General Choi developed Taekwon-Do based on his studies of other martial arts and his own education. Taekwon-Do developed into maturity during his service in the Korean Army and in 1955 the name Taekwon-Do was officially adopted.
Early on in your training you will find your concentration and co-ordination will improve. In time your confidence, self-esteem, self-discipline, perseverance, and self-control, will progress as well. You will become fitter and healthier as you progress through the ranks.
Who does Taekwon-Do ?
Whatever you background if you are wanting to improve yourself as a person, along with your ability to defend yourself should the need arise, whether you are young or of the more mature set, you will enjoy the benefits of Taekwon-Do. Families find this a way of sharing a recreation together where learning and improving their skills at a pace that suits them in classes that have taught students from 7 to 80 years of age.
Children and Taekwon-Do
Confidence, self-esteem and a positive self-image are some of the many benefits parents notice in their children even within the first few weeks. Our well-disciplined classes teach your child never to misuse the skills they learn. The physical training will help their co-ordination and concentration. You will find that adults in the club become good role models for the younger students and Taekwon-Do becomes a positive direction in their lives, all of this in safe, well controlled, intelligently run class.
Self Defence
Strength is not needed to defend yourself. It takes a combination of knowledge, technique, and confidence, gained through constant training and practice. Application becomes a reflex action which, when correctly applied, is an effective means of self-defence. Taekwon-Do gives you the confidence and skills you need to meet threats and avoid becoming a victim.
Health and Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do’s low resistance movements develop a longer, leaner and more flexible muscle structure. Such muscles have more of their areas close to the blood supply routes, thus producing maximum endurance and wellbeing. You can practice Taekwon-Do alone, allowing your body to set its own limits. Injuries and strains are rare as your physical condition sets the pace automatically. The entire muscle system is brought into play. Our classes have students recovering from stroke, open-heart surgery, cancer operations and the like. All have benefited from their Taekwon-Do activities.
Advancement
Our international belt system exists where internationally qualified Instructors and Examiners can test new students 3–4 times a year. Achievable standards are set which are within your reach.
Tournaments
Controlled tournaments are available to you if you wish to try your skills in a regulated environment. You are reminded however that the greatest competition is against yourself.