Barnet, Enfield & Rushall TAGB Tae Kwon-Do http://www.taekwondo-rushall.co.uk/rss-feed.html Barnet, Enfield and Rushall TAGB Tae Kwon-Do en Copyright Notice webmaster@taekwondo-rushall.co.uk (Web Master) Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:11:36 +0100 Taekwondo History Korea 720 Tae Kwon-Do http://www.taekwondo-rushall.co.uk/taekwondo_history_summary.html Tae Kwon-Do is an ancient form of unarmed combat practiced for many centuries in the orient. It became perfected in its present form in Korea.

TAE - means to jump, kick or smash with the foot.
KWON - means a fist, to punch or destroy with the hand or fist.
DO - means art, way or method.
In short Tae Kwon-Do means Foot, Hand, Way.

Summary of Tae Kwon-Do 

The Art:
Tae Kwon Do is derived from several martial arts with its main influence being 'Tae-Kyon Kick Fighting'. Literally translated - 'Tae' is to kick or smash with the feet, 'Kwon' means to intercept or strike with the hand and 'Do' is the way of the art.

The Sport:
Competition Tae Kwon Do is split into two sections: Sparring: All matches are semi-contact will full safety equipment worn to avoid any risk of injury. The pace is fast and furious. It has been described as the most visually breath-taking sport since Chariot Racing! Winners are decided from a point system with referees constantly monitoring the bout to keep strict control on contact. (note: Competition Tae Kwon Do is purely optional).

Patterns:
Concentration, technique, skill, balance, dynamics and elegance are just a few requirements needed to perform these sequences of pre-arranged movements against imaginary opponents.

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