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Taekwondo
Information / Terminology...
W.T.F.
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World
Taekwondo Federation
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| Origin of Taekwondo |
South
Korea |
Taekwondo HQ
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Kukkiwon, Seoul
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W.T.F. President
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Dr.
Chungwon Choue
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Kukkiwon
President
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Won Sik KANG
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| Club Name |
Strike
Taekwondo |
Club Instructors
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Master
Lisa
Winteridge, Black Belt 4th Dan
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Ben
Mitchell, Black Belt 3rd Dan
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Natalie
McSharry, Black Belt 2nd Dan
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What
is
Taekwondo?
'Taekwondo'
comes from the Korean words:
Tae
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A system of foot/kicking techniques
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Kwon
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A system of hand techniques
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Do
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The way/art of,
incorporating asian philosophy
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Put simply, Taekwondo means
'foot, fist, way'.
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5 Tenets of Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a martial art which
has developed over more than 2000 years. Originating in Korea, skills
were secretly handed down by the masters of the art.
Taekwondo
is based on a philosophy of self-discipline and self-belief. The 5
Tenets of Taekwondo to be strived for are:
Etiquette
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to be polite and well-mannered
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Modesty
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to have a moderate opinion of
oneself
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Perseverence
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to be persistent, never give up
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Self Control
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to have restraint and discipline
within oneself
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Indomitable Spirit
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unbreakable heart / determination
/ courage
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Counting
in Korean
| 1 - Hana |
6 - Yasut
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2 - Dool
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7 - Ilgope
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3 - Set
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8 - Youdal
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4 - Net
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9 - Ahope
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5 - Dasut
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10 - Yaul
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Useful
Korean Words
| Instructor |
Sabeom Nim
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Kick
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Chagi
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Training Hall
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Dojang
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Block
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Makki
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Uniform
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Dobok
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Punch
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Jirugi
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Belt
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Tee
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Strike
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Chigi
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Bow
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Kyunge
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Stance
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Seogi
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Attention
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Charyut
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Low
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Arae
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Ready
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Joonbi
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Mid
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Momtong
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Start
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Shijak
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High
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Oulgool
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Shout
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Kihap
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Return
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Baro
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Thank you: Gamsa Hamni Da
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Latest
Updates...
Strike
Taekwondo to host 1-1 Competition
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See Future Events
- added 03/05/2012
UKTDC
Seminar
Opportunity
to train with GM Kim Yong Ho & GM Kim Sang Tae this May in Blackpool
- See Future Events
- added 26/04/2012
Strike
TKD Grading & Seminar Success
Grand
Master Vohra 8th Dan visited Strike TKD, Keighley
- See Past Events
- added 04/04/2012
Strike
Taekwondo Club Merchandise
New Strike hoodies and t-shirts for 2012
available
to purchase online
- See Club Shop
- added 20/03/12
NEW
CLASSES FOR 2012!
Strike TKD have a wide variety of classes
available in Keighley & Bingley including a new Ladies Only class
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See Class
Information
- updated 08/02/2012
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