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Taekwondo Information / Terminology...

W.T.F.
World Taekwondo Federation
Origin of Taekwondo South Korea
Taekwondo HQ
Kukkiwon, Seoul
W.T.F. President
Dr. Chungwon Choue
Kukkiwon President
Won Sik KANG
Club Name Strike Taekwondo
Club Instructors
Master Lisa Winteridge, Black Belt 4th Dan

Ben Mitchell, Black Belt 3rd Dan

Natalie McSharry, Black Belt 2nd Dan


What is Taekwondo?

'Taekwondo' comes from the Korean words:

Tae  
A system of foot/kicking techniques
Kwon
A system of hand techniques
Do
The way/art of, incorporating asian philosophy

Put simply, Taekwondo means 'foot, fist, way'.


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
to be polite and well-mannered
Modesty
to have a moderate opinion of oneself
Perseverence
to be persistent, never give up
Self Control
to have restraint and discipline within oneself
Indomitable Spirit
unbreakable heart / determination / courage


Counting in Korean

 
1 - Hana 6 - Yasut
2 - Dool
7 - Ilgope
3 - Set
8 - Youdal
4 - Net
9 - Ahope
5 - Dasut
10 - Yaul

Useful Korean Words


Instructor Sabeom Nim
Kick
Chagi
Training Hall
Dojang
Block
Makki
Uniform
Dobok
Punch
Jirugi
Belt
Tee
Strike
Chigi
Bow
Kyunge
Stance
Seogi
Attention
Charyut
Low
Arae
Ready
Joonbi
Mid
Momtong
Start
Shijak
High
Oulgool
Shout
Kihap
Return
Baro

Thank you: Gamsa Hamni Da
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Latest
Updates...

Strike Taekwondo to host 1-1 Competition
- 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
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- added 26/04/2012


Strike TKD Grading & Seminar Success
Grand Master Vohra 8th Dan visited Strike TKD, Keighley
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- added 04/04/2012

Strike Taekwondo Club Merchandise
New Strike hoodies and t-shirts for 2012 available to purchase online
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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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- updated 08/02/2012