Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, has an interesting history which spans several thousands of years. 

This ancient Korean art developed its own techniques of systematic armed and unarmed fighting. 

The origins of modern Taekwondo can be discovered in archeological findings of Kogoorea,  Paekjae, and Silla (the 3 kingdoms of ancient Korea). 

Taekwondo, a synthesis of soft and hard styles, utilizes direct attacks in combination with flowing transitions.   

Taekwondo develops virtually the entire body 

Taekwondo's dependence upon both supple acrobatic skill and powerful accuracy requires the development of nearly all parts of the body. Taekwondo’s emphasis on control as well as power, accuracy as well as speed, requires numerous physical activities: calisthenics to build strength, warm up and stretching exercises. Skill  practice, free-fighting and meditation and concentration. Taekwondo brings together the best or she various athletic endeavors. 
 

Taekwondo is an effective self-defense skill, one with a peculiarly ethical orientation not shared by Mere exercise or even most competitive sports. 

Taekwondo gives one the confidence of knowing how 10 avoid serious conflicts as well as serious harm either to oneself or another. Taekwondo translates undirected aggression into a positive 

Personal practice, teaching self-control in stress Situations, self-confidence and a non-violent attitude. Taekwondo also emphasizes respect taekwondo demands patience. Perfection and enterprise. 
 

Fighting skill forms are only a part of Taekwondo's complex interest. Fighting skill need not be the main goal of taekwondo practice. Taekwondo may internally guide one toward an aesthetic appreciation of its art. 
 

As a means of self-expression and controlling aggression, Taekwondo provides an excellent way of reducing anxiety the tensions of modern life are great. Taekwondo provides a release of built up tensions of everyday living without diverting or repressing them. Taekwondo also provides a means of personal achievement the advancement of the individual in Taekwondo is solely dependent upon his or her personal dedication and achievement. Unlike many signs of status in our modern society, the belt ranks of Taekwondo are earned, not bought. This means that a Taekwondo practitioner's belt rank provides a clear sign of his ability to himself and others, an unmistakable indication of his dedication to a personal goal. Dedication and success in turn improve one's self-concept. Taekwondo provides an opportunity for healthy social interaction. 

Taekwondo requires control and respect for the individual. Taekwondo workout requires serious concern for the well being of one's opponent and careful consideration for his well as one's own improvement. Such an atmosphere of respect and concern encourages the positive aspects of Competition in Taekwondo everyone is a student and a colleague.