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| Tae Kwon Do Taekwondo is a martial art independently developed over 20 centuries ago in Korea. Over the many years it has become a popular international sport. The main feature of Taekwondo is that it is free fighting combat sport using the bare hands and feet to repel the opponent. Taekwondo literally means the way kicking and punching. It consists of sharp strong angular movements with free flowing circular movements to produce a balance of beauty and power. With the addition of Taekwondo’s trademark kicking techniques, it is a complete system of self-defense and personal improvement. All of its activities are based on the defensive attitude that originally developed for protection against enemy attacks. The most important fact about Taekwondo is that it is not only a superior art of self-defense, but of the mind as well. It gives its practitioners self-confidence that provides an advantage over weaker opponents. This mental characteristic along with the physical ability is beneficial to the mental life of individuals as well as to their families and friends. With its practical means of self-defense, its complete regiment of physical conditioning, and its aid to improved concentration and mental performance, Taekwondo offers a total fitness program integrating mind, body, and spirit. In 1973, the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was founded. In 1980, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognized the WTF. The 1988, 1992 and 2000 Summer Olympics presented Taekwondo as a demonstration sport. Taekwondo joins Judo as the only two official martial arts to be recognized by the IOC. Top of Page |
| Tae Kwon Do For Children An Article in the New York Times about sports for children stated that they should learn to survive in the water (swimming) and on land (self-defense). Tae Kwon Do is the most effective sport for self-defense as well as coordination, physical strength, confidence and development of the competitive spirit. No child should grow up without it. Parents of students have often attributed Tae Kwon Do with better school grades, greater self-confidence, more outgoing personalities and improved attitudes. Ki-Hap is to build your internal power, to bring up your energy and fighting spirits and it can also scare your opponents. Ki-Hap should come from Dan-Jon Kihai (sea of power). How can you beat a stronger opponent with your immature skill. The answer is you have to beat him mentally. You must bring up your Ki-Ryuk that is the combination of mental and physical power. But mental power is one step above physical power. Ki-Hap creates your Ki-Ryuk – So scream as loudly as you can! Top of Page |
| Jiu-Jitsu (Brazilian System) Jiu-Jitsu is the art of self-defense without weapons, now widely used as a system of physical training. Jiu-Jitsu, which means "Gentle Art" is a system of combat whereas a smaller person may defeat a person of greater physical stature. The term "Gentle Art" in no way implies that Jiu-Jitsu is a gentle, dainty art. Indeed, Jiu-Jitsu was the primary unarmed combat method of the Samurai and could devastatingly brutal on the field of battle. Jiu-Jitsu, because it was designed as a combative art, relies upon many techniques, some of which are similar to those found in other Martial Arts like Karate, Aikido and Judo. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a modified and refined version of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu. This style focuses on elements such as leverage, timing, endurance and intelligence in order to defeat an opponent with superior speed, power and size. It has consistently proven it effectiveness in realistic fighting and self-defense situations as demonstrated by law enforcement, special forces, and professional fighters worldwide. Top of Page |
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