Martial Arts Gear

Tae Kwon Do Ying Yang Symbol Patch

Tranlated literally from Korean, "Tae" means "to kick", "Kwon" means "to punch" and "Do" means "way" or "art". Together, then, Tae Kwon Do means "The art of kicking and punching" or "The art of unarmed combat". What separates Tae Kwon Do from other martial arts are its numerous, varied and powerful kicking techniques. More than being simply a system of defending oneself, however, Tae Kwon Do is a lifestyle dedicated to the moral and mental development of its students. Tae Kwon Do's five precepts are Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit; all students of the art are expected to live their lives by these basic guidelines.