Rocky Mountain Taekwon-Do
Teresa Green - 2nd Dan USTF
Buena Vista, Colorado USA
Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do - Information
What is Taekwon-Do?
Taekwon-Do is action philosophy. It is the Korean Art of Self Defense.
Taekwon-Do literally translates:
- Tae - stands for jumping or flying, to kick or smash with the foot
- Kwon - denotes the fist, chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist
- Do - means art or way.
So, loosely translated, Taekwon-Do is "the way of the foot and the fist."
It is much more than the image of martial arts' physical aspect. It is designed as a nonviolent art and system of complete body exercise as well as being a way of life. It includes physical techniques, mental disciplines, and a deep philosophy.
By practicing Taekwon-Do one can benefit in these ways:
- Physically - One can develop good coordination, gain strength, increase flexibility, and improve cardiovascular conditioning. From all of these physical practices one can have a strong body.
- Mentally - One can build self confidence, gain better judgment, and improve self control. From all of these mental disciplines, one can have a strong mind.
- Philosophy - While developing a strong body and a sound mind, it is appropriate to learn the valuable philosophical tools and lessons in life offered by Taekwon-Do philosophy.
Among these lessons:
- The way to be honest; always standing for justice.
- How to respect and help others.
- The meaning of loyalty and courtesy.
Incorporating these three aspects into one's life will build for them the ability to be strong, to be humble, to be gentle, and to maintain self respect.
Taekwon-Do philosophy emphasizes good health, happiness, generosity, and a sense of value of freedom, justice, and peace. All of these inspire both independence and coexistence.
Taekwon-Do is an art for humanity. It is a guide for the formation of outstanding character. It is a viable form of self defense. It is useful as a contemporary universal philosophy.
Taekwon-Do is the most practical, most beautiful and greatest martial art in the world!