Tae Kwon Do is a bare handed military art form and sport that uses the hands and feet for attack and defense. The focus of Tae Kwon Do is on training the mind along with the body, and for those learning the martial art it plays four different roles.

First, Tae Kwon Do as an Exercise

Tae Kwon Do is a good exercise for children who are still growing as well as a good way for teens and adults to increase their physical endurance. Tae Kwon Do's movements require extensive use of the joints, which increases the limberness of one's body. And because there is kicking, jabbing, and shouting involved, it's also a great way to distress.

Second, Tae Kwon Do as a Bare Handed Martial Arts Form

Tae Kwon Do attacks the opponent with bare hands and feet. What sets it apart from other martial arts forms are the powerful, various and quick leg movements involved, and that is what has enabled it to become a worldwide martial art. Tae Kwon Do's attack is aggressive, but at the same time the focus is more on the defense aspect. This can act positively for modern people wanting to learn Tae Kwon Do as a way of self defense.

Third, Tae Kwon Do as a Sport

Tae Kwon Do is an official competitive category in major world sporting events such as the Olympics, Pan am Games, Asian Games, All American Games, and South American Games. Competitive Tae Kwon Do involves safety gear and set attacks and defenses, as to limit the amount of damage possible. This way, competitive martial artists can enjoy the thrill of competing with less of the risks.

Olympic Team Coach Jean Lopez

Steven Lopez Double Olympic Gold Medalist 2000 & 2004

Fourth, Tae Kwon Do for Mental Development

Tae Kwon Do trains the body, but does as much to develop the mind. The objective of learning Tae Kwon Do is to foster growth in both areas in order to become a more mature human being. Tae Kwon Do students receive repeated etiquette lessons along with the attack and defense skills to build character.

1. I will develop myself in a positive manner and to avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.

2. I will develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others

3. I will use the skills I learn in class constructively and defensively to help myself and my fellow man and never to be abusive or offensive.

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