What is Tae Kwon-Do?
It is a version of an ancient form of unarmed combat practiced for many centuries in the Orient. Tae Kwon-Do became perfected in its present form in South Korea.
Translated from Korean, ‘Tae’ literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot. ‘Kwon’ means a fist, chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. ‘Do’ means art, way or method. Tae Kwon-Do indicates the technique of unarmed combat for self-defence, involving the skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks, dodges and interception with the hands, arms and feet to the rapid destruction of the opponent.
To the Korean people Tae Kwon-Do is more than a mere use of skilled movements. It also implies a way of thinking and life, particularly in instilling a concept and spirit of strict self-imposed discipline and an ideal of noble moral re-armament.
In these days of violence and intimidation, which seem to plague our modern societies, Tae Kwon-Do enables the weak to possess a fine weapon to defend his or herself and defeat the opponent as well. When wrongly applied it can be a lethal weapon.
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The TENETS of Tae Kwon-Do
COURTESY:
You must always be courteous to your Instructors, seniors and fellow students.
The TENETS of Tae Kwon-Do
COURTESY:
You must always be courteous to your Instructors, seniors and fellow students.
INTEGRITY:
You must be able to define the difference between right and wrong.
PERSEVERANCE:
Whether a higher grade or a new technique, you should never stop trying
SELF CONTROL:
To always be in control of your actions.
You must be able to live, work and train within your capabilities.
INDOMITABLE SPIRIT:
You should do your utmost to never give up.
The Foundation Of TAGB Tae Kwon-Do
Tae Kwon-Do was inaugurated in South Korea on 11th April 1955, following extensive research and development by the founder Major General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Degree Black Belt (1918 – 2002).
Tae Kwon-Do was introduced into the United Kingdom in 1967.
The Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain (T.A.G.B.) was formed in August 1983.
The T.A.G.B. is a member of Tae Kwon-Do International. Tae Kwon-Do International is a worldwide body with representation in every continent of the globe. Tae Kwon-Do International was inaugurated in England on 13th November 1993.
On 21st April 1988 a new governing body for Tae Kwon-Do was formed, called the British Tae Kwon Do Council (B.T.C.). This now incorporates 15 different organisations and has a membership of over 44,000. It is the only body recognised by the United Kingdom Sports Council. The T.A.G.B. is a founder member of the B.T.C. It is also the largest organisation in the B.T.C. Current membership of the TAGB is over 25,000.