[ 2FINAL ] PE - Taekwondo

Taekwondo

This is a “sport-for-all” for the training of body and mind.

Tae

This means foot

Kwon

This means fist

Do

This means art/way

The Way of the Foot and Fist

What does Taekwondo literally mean?

Tae Kyon

• This is the art of self-defense which originated about 2,000 years ago during the Silla Dynasty in Korea.

• This was taught and practiced among the youth of Hwarang, who were hand-picked to be trained as military leaders of Silla, one of the three ruling kindfoms in Korea at that time.

Korea

Where did taekwondo originate?

Self-Confidence

This is when a person believes in his own abilities. It follows that a person must first acquire these abilities through constant study, training, and practice. True of this is based on true knowledge about one’s self and abilities.

Modesty

This is when a person has a humble opinion of himself and achievements. He is not flashy or showy. The virtue of humility helps a person control his disordered desire for his own excellence, and therefore helps create an atmosphere that makes it possible for people to get along together.

Indomitable Spirit

This is when a person is not easily discouraged or defeated. Having this requires inner reflection on things to determine whether they are right or wrong and then proceeding to do what is right. This is very closely related to the virtue of prudence.

Perseverance

This is when a person takes the steps necessary to achieve the goal he has set himself, in spite of internal or external difficulties, and despite anything that might weaken his resolve through the course of time.

Etiquette

This is the form of conduct or behavior prescribed by custom or authority to be observed in social, official, or professional life. It is the manner of acting correctly. This is an indispensable part of the virtues of courtesy, self-control, and the cardinal virtue of justice

Poomsae

(Forms) This is a series of offensive and defensive movements practiced against an imaginary opponent/

Kyorugi

(Sparring) This is an actual fight between two competitors using the offensive and defensive skills acquired through the practice of Taekwondo. This activity is a regular part of the training program for those who are yellowbelts and above.

Kyukpa

(Breaking) This is a way of gauging the precision of kicks and the power of techniques by breaking a solid object such as a board or brick.

Ready Stance

Joonbi

Attention Stance

Charyeut

Bow

Kyung-rye

Begin

Shijak

Stop

Keuman

Fighting Stance

Back Stance

Horseback Riding Stance

Attention Stance

Punch