History of TaeKwon-Do
TaeKwon-Do is the worlds most powerful and spectacular martial art, built on a strong moral culture and founded by Grand Master, General Choi-Hong-Hi IX Degree. TaeKwon-Do is renowned for its speed, power and aerial techniques. Unlike almost every other art, TaeKwon-Do has been developed on scientific principles taking into account the natural movement of the muscles, joints and body at all ages, making it the most accepted art for young and old alike, whatever the practitioners ability.TaeKwon-Do is a modern art of self defence founded by Grand Master Choi Hong Hi 9th Dan who was a General in the Korean army. He developed TaeKwon-Do by researching other martial arts and by using the principles of modern science to design techniques which have maximum power and effectiveness.
TaeKwon-Do has grown in popularity and is taught in nearly every country in the world. It is greatly renowned for its spectacular and dynamic kicking techniques. This has led to the misconception that TaeKwon-Do is just a kicking art. Since the legs are more powerful than the arms, TaeKwon-Do does make extensive use of the legs but kicks make up only a small fraction of the total number of TaeKwon-Do techniques. There are also blocks, punches, and strikes with the hands or arms as well as basic throws and grappling. The range of techniques caters for all types of situations including defending against more than one opponent, and against weapons.