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Traditional Tae Kwon Do

Taekwondo developed from humble
beginnings over 1,000 years ago and has
since spread internationally to become one
of the world's most successful and popular
martial arts. Its practitioners enjoy physical
and mental discipline, as well as excellent
fitness and the ability to defend themselves if
necessary. Taekwondo is not only a combat sport, but
is also a way of life for enthusiasts around the globe.

The word Taekwondo itself is made up of
three Chinese/Korean words: Tae, meaning
to kick or jump; Kwon, meaning fist or hand;
and Do, which means "the way." Loosely (if
not literally), it can be thought of as "The Way of the
Hand and Foot."

While famous for its wide range of kicks,
Taekwondo also emphasizes breaking
power, such as splitting wood and bricks
using only the bare hands and feet. Training involves a
variety of techniques, to include punching, kicking,
dodging, jumping, parrying and blocking. Taekwondo
also focuses on sparring and learning formal patterns
of movement called forms.
Olympic Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do is an Olympic sport. It was
introduced to the Olympics in Korea in
1988as an exabition sport. In 2000 'Sport
Tae Kwon Do' became a Offical Olympic
Sport. Unlike many of the other sports
that young people are involved with today,
Tae Kwon Do competitors are required
by rule to demonstrate respect for
officials coaches and their fellow
competitors.

Olympic Tae Kwon Do is a full contact
sport where players compete one on one
to score points.  One point is awarded for
a solid kicking techinque to the body and
two points are awarded for a kick to the
head.
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