Tae Kwon Do (TKD)

The Korean martial art Tae Kwon Do translates to “The way of the hand and foot”. Modern Taekwondo has been developed throughout its time from a combination of Korean, Okinawan, Japanese and Chinese martial arts and was established as its own style during the 1940’s.

Tae Kwon do is Korea’s national sport and is also an Olympic event. Renowned as a kicking art Taekwon Do adopts the philosophy that the leg is the longest weapon the body has and it is designed to deliver skillfully executed, powerful kicks that aim to avoid the offender’s retaliation.

As is the way with many martial arts, Tae kwon do practitioners learn to develop strength, speed, stamina, self defence and self control. It is particularly good for people who want to get fitter or people who are interested in competing in tournaments.