Taekwondo (also spelled tae kwon do or
taekwon-do) is a
martial art originating in
Korea.
Having become the most widely practiced martial art in the
world, it is the
national sport of
Korea as well as an
Olympic sporting event.
In Korean, derived from hanja, tae means "foot"; kwon means "fist"; and do means "way". Hence, taekwondo is loosely translated as "the way of the hand and foot" or more loosely, "the art of kicking and punching". Taekwondo's popularity has resulted in the divergent evolution of the martial art. As with many other martial arts, taekwondo is a combination of combat technique, self-defense, sport, exercise, entertainment, and philosophy.
Self Defense information is an integrated part of this program. Becoming aware of yourself and your surroundings can only increase ones safety.
