Taekwon-Do


Our Taekwon-Do program honors the original form developed by General Choi Hong-Hi for the South Korean army in the mid-1940s. Aligned with the standards set by the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) under President Choi Jung-Hwa, our curriculum emphasizes kicking techniques and earns its moniker as “the art of self-defense.” The majority of our training focuses on weaponless techniques, teaching students how to effectively use various parts of the body for both offense and defense.

The Composition of Taekwon-Do (Taekwon-Do Guseong) encompasses:

  1. Fundamental exercises (Kibon Yeonseup) - establishing the foundational aspects of Taekwon-Do, including hand techniques, footwork, stances, and more.

  2. Patterns (Teul) - sequences of movements practiced individually or within a group setting.

  3. Sparring (Matseogi) - practical application of individual movements from patterns and fundamental exercises.

  4. Dallyeon - a stage dedicated to body conditioning to enhance Taekwon-Do performance.

  5. Self-defense (Hoshinsul) - the hands-on application of the art, ensuring its practical effectiveness in real-world situations.

Taekwon-Do Curriculum

White Belt (10th Gup) - 4 Direction Punch (Saju Jireugi) | 4 Direction Block (Saju Makgi)

Yellow Stripe (9th Gup) - Pattern Chon-Ji (Cheon-Ji Teul)

Yellow Belt (8th Gup) - Pattern Dan-Gun (Dan-Gun Teul)

Green Stripe (7th Gup) - Pattern Do-San (Do-San Teul)

Green Belt (6th Gup) - Pattern Won-Hyo (Won-Hyo Teul)

Composition of Taekwon-Do

(Taekwon-Do Guseong)

Student Oath (Jeja Seonseo)

I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do

I shall respect the instructors and seniors

I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do

I shall be a champion of freedom and justice

I shall build a more peaceful world

Tenets of Taekwon-Do (Taekwon-Do Jeongshin)

Courtesy (Ye-Ui)

Integrity (Yeom-Chi)

Perseverance (In-Nae)

Self-Control (Geuk-Gi)

Indomitable Spirit (Baekjeol Bulgul)