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The name Taekwondo comes from the Korean word "Tae" meaning foot, "Kwon"
meaning fist or hand and "Do" meaning path or way of. So Taekwondo
means "the way of the foot and hand". The name Taekwondo, has only been
used since 1955 even though this form of martial arts began over 2,000 years ago
in Korea.
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Taekwondo a Korean martial art characterized by it's fast, high and spinning kicks.
It is also a very complete self-defense system which includes hand, elbow, and foot
techniques.Taekwondo is also a way of life. Its tenets are Courtesy, Integrity,
Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.
In Taekwondo the legs are used about 70% of the time! The legs are utilized more
frequently because they are longer and stronger than arms as well as providing an
element of surprise. But most importantly, we learn how to block and evade attack
so that we can control a situation without having to resort to using force.
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Taekwondo Tenets
The tenets of TaeKwonDo deal with the fundamental elements of etiquette. They should
serve as a guide for all students of the art.
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Courtesy
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to be polite to one another
to be humble and respectful
to be modest and unassuming
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Integrity
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to be honest and sincere
to be upright and have a sense of justice
to be able to distinguish right from wrong
to have a good conscience
to have a sense of guilt if wrong
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Perseverance
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to be able to overcome and endure
to be steadfast in purpose
to be persistent regardless of obstacles
to have the attitude of not giving up easily
to have a deep sense of patience
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Self Control
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to have total control of one-self mentally, physically & emotionally
to have control over ones desires and actions
to have the ability to live and work within the panorama of the self
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Indomitable Spirit
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to have a spirit that will not die
to not be easily discouraged
to not be easily defeated or subdued
to have everlasting positive courage
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Student Oath
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I will train in the spirit of Taekwondo, with courtesy to fellow students and respect for my instructors and seniors.
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White Belt Pattern
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Yellow Belt Pattern
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Orange Belt Pattern
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Green and Senior Green Belt Pattern
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Purple and Senior Purple Belt Pattern
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Blue and Senior Blue Belt Pattern
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Brown and Senior Brown Belt Pattern
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Red and Senior Red Belt Pattern
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First Degree Black Belt Pattern
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First Degree Decided Black Belt Pattern
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First Degree Black Senior Belt Pattern
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Second Degree Black Belt Pattern
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Orange Belt
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Orange Belt
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Orange Belt
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Orange Belt
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Orange Belt
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