Taekwon-Do directly translates as ‘Art of Hand and Foot’ and is a Korean Martial Art and form of Self Defense.
Taekwon-do has many benefits, both socially, mentally and physically including the following:
• Improved co-ordination
• Enhanced body awareness
• Increased flexibility and cardiovascular fitness
• Boost self confidence
• Augment social interaction and communication skills training with other children and adults
• Opportunity to progress and improve self-esteem through the belt grading system
• Encourage cultural awareness
• Nurture general wellbeing and positive self-image
In addition to these benefits, this dynamic art teaches and promotes Taekwon-do tenets (life rules):
• Courtesy
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Self-Control
• Indomitable Spirit