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When asked if he ever regreted
dedicating his life to Taekwon-Do,
he stated: “I taught Taekwon-Do
without regard to race, religion,
nationality, or ideology. In this
respect, I am the happiest man in
the world, and I am proud to have
left my footprint in this world.” His
place in history is secure as he will
live in the hearts and minds of all
those who love Taekwon-Do.
dedicating his life to Taekwon-Do,
he stated: “I taught Taekwon-Do
without regard to race, religion,
nationality, or ideology. In this
respect, I am the happiest man in
the world, and I am proud to have
left my footprint in this world.” His
place in history is secure as he will
live in the hearts and minds of all
those who love Taekwon-Do.
| The Kukkiwon was finished in 1972 and was used as the central gymnasium as well as the site of various Taekwondo competitions. |
What is TaeKwon-Do?
| General Choi |
| Scott Teer's Shreveport TaeKwon-Do Academy |
Taekwon-Do is a modern, hard style Korean martial art whose name means foot-hand-
way. The name was coined in 1955 by General Choi Hong Hi, who founded the style
and is now grand master and president of the International Taekwon-Do Federation
(ITF). Taekwon -Do is a refinement of many centuries of martial arts, particularly
Japanese and Korean styles. Techniques include a wide array of foot, hand, elbow, and
knee strikes, as well as throws and joint locks. Taekwon- Do is distinguished from
other arts largely by its wide arsenal of spectacular and effective kicking techniques.
Much training time is devoted to learning the fast and powerful kicks that are possible
through biomechanically correct body positioning. This allows the practitioner to train
safely for many years, developing strength, balance, and flexibility.
way. The name was coined in 1955 by General Choi Hong Hi, who founded the style
and is now grand master and president of the International Taekwon-Do Federation
(ITF). Taekwon -Do is a refinement of many centuries of martial arts, particularly
Japanese and Korean styles. Techniques include a wide array of foot, hand, elbow, and
knee strikes, as well as throws and joint locks. Taekwon- Do is distinguished from
other arts largely by its wide arsenal of spectacular and effective kicking techniques.
Much training time is devoted to learning the fast and powerful kicks that are possible
through biomechanically correct body positioning. This allows the practitioner to train
safely for many years, developing strength, balance, and flexibility.
The Tenets of TaeKwon-Do
Courtesy (Ye Ui)
Integrity (Yom Chi)
Perseverance (In Nae)
Self-Control (Guk Gi)
Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)
Victory
Integrity (Yom Chi)
Perseverance (In Nae)
Self-Control (Guk Gi)
Indomitable Spirit (Baekjul Boolgool)
Victory
The Student's Oath
I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do
I shall respect the instructor and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwon--Do
I shall be a champion of freedom and
justice
I shall build a more peaceful world.
I shall respect the instructor and seniors
I shall never misuse Taekwon--Do
I shall be a champion of freedom and
justice
I shall build a more peaceful world.
General Choi was a patriot, a
soldier, a visionary, and the
“Father of Taekwon-Do.”
soldier, a visionary, and the
“Father of Taekwon-Do.”
| "When we acknowledge the history of TaeKwon-Do and the people and events that helped create it, we become a part of its history and responsible for its future" - Ruth Hunter |
| The Korean Demo Team |
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