About Tae Kwon Do in Miami, South Florida

Tae Kwon Do literally means "The way of the hand and the foot", Tae meaning foot, Kwon meaning hand or fist and Do meaning way. Tae Kwon Do is the Korean art of unarmed fighting. Its earliest roots have been traced back over 2000 years to 50 B.C. when artists of the time incorporated images of classic Tae Kwon Do techniques in their works.

Modern day Tae Kwon Do is a unique Martial art incorporating the quick linear movements that characterize the various Japanese styles and the flowing circular movements of many of the Chinese styles. But what truly distinguishes Tae Kwon Do are its varied and uniquely powerful kicking techniques. It is this prominent use of leg and kicking techniques that sets Tae Kwon Do apart from all other Martial art systems. Approximately 70% of the techniques in Tae Kwon Do are kicking techniques. The added reach and strength of the legs make them superior at delivering powerful blows.

In addition to this Tae Kwon Do makes use of a very mobile, upright fighting stance that allows for quick action on the part of the fighter. While other systems use deeper stances giving them more stability, the philosophy behind Tae Kwon Do's stances is that it is better to be able to move quickly on your feet than to be firmly rigid and rooted in one place. For this reason Olympic style Tae Kwon Do is very fast and strong. Tae Kwon Do gained official Olympic status in the 2000 Olympics in Australia. American Steven Lopez won the gold medal, defeating Korea in the final round. Due to the speed and power of Tae Kwon Do sparring, it has become the most popular Martial art in the world.

What this means to the modern practitioner is that they can use Taekwondo to achieve a variety of mental and physical gains. Some find the non-stop action of Taekwondo to be a great way to improve their personal fitness. Others find the self-defense and sparring aspect to be fun and exciting. Still others simply enjoy the Martial arts training in general, and all students find some challenge to suit them. Parents find that the discipline and respect that students learn carries over into their school and home life, helping both the student and their families.

Tae Kwon Do is much more than simply a system concerned with physical prowess. It is also an art directed toward the moral development of its students. The Tenets of Tae Kwon Do are:

Fitness of Mind and Body

Respect for Self and for Others

Focus and Discipline

Patience and Honour

To learn more about our different Taekwondo Programs click one of the following:

Adult Taekwondo

Junior Taekwondo

Lil Dragons (3 - 6yrs)

After School Tae Kwon Do training

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