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About Taekwondo...
What
is Taekwondo?
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'Taekwondo' comes from the Korean
words:
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Tae
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A system of foot 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 |
Put simply,
Taekwondo means 'foot, fist, way'.
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History and
Philosophy of Taekwondo
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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:
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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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More information can
be found at the Kukkiwon (Taekwondo headquarters) website.
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Taekwondo
Today
 Taekwondo
is widely
practised throughout the world. It is now a recognised Olympic sport
since the
Sydney Olympics in 2000 after featuring as a demonstration sport at the
Seoul
Winter Olympics in 1988. The popularity of Taekwondo continues to grow
through a
network of local, national and international clubs.
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Updates...
NEW
CLASSES FOR 2012!
Strike TKD have a wide variety of classes
available in Keighley & Bingley
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- updated 04/01/2012
Open Exile
Championships
Taekwondo Championships taking place in Sheffield April 2012
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- added 12/01/2012
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Black Belt Success
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Students promoted to 3rd and 2nd Dan Black Belt
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- added 07/12/2011
23rd
Foreign Instructor Course, South Korea
Master Lisa Winteridge successfully
achieves instructor qualification from the home of Taekwondo, South
Korea.
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Events
- added
03/08/2011
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- added 03/02/10
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