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Tae Kwon-Do is a version of an ancient form of unarmed combat practised
for many centuries in the orient. It became perfected in its present
form in 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 self imposed discipline and an ideal
of noble moral rearmament.
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
with which to defend himself or herself and to defeat the opponent as
well.
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