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| GENERAL INFORMATION | ||
| Foundation of TaeKwon-Do | ||
| TaeKwon-Do was inaugurated on April 11, 1955, following extensive research and development by its founder, Major General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Dan. | ||
| The Tenets of TaeKwon-Do | ||
| Courtesy: | To be polite to one's instructors, seniors, and fellow students | |
| Integrity: | To be honest with oneself one must be able to define right from wrong. | |
| Perseverance: | To achieve a goal, whether it is a higher grade or any technique, one must never stop trying; one must persevere. | |
| Self-Control: | To lose one's temper when performing techniques against a training partner can be very dangerous and shows a lack of control. To be able to live, work, and train within one's capabilities shows good self -control. | |
| Indomitable Spirit: | To show courage when you and your principles are pitted against overwhelming odds. | |
| International TaeKwon-Do Oath | ||
| As a student of TaeKwon-Do I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwon-Do I shall respect the instructors and senior I shall never misuse TaeKwon -Do I shall be a champion of freedom and justice I shall build a more peaceful world. |
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| Meaning of TaeKwon-Do | ||
| Tae: | To jump, kick, or smash with the foot | |
| Kwon: | To punch or destroy with the hand or fist | |
| Do: | The art, way, or method | |
| PATTERNS | |
| What is a pattern? | |
| A pattern is a set of fundamental movements, both defensive and offensive, that are set in a logical sequence to deal with one or more opponents. Patterns are an indication of a student's progress and are essential to evaluating a student's technique. | |
| Why do we perform patterns? | |
| We practice patterns to improve our Tae Kwon-Do techniques, develop sparring techniques, improve flexibility of movement, master body shifting, and develop muscles, balance and breath control. Patterns also enable us to acquire techniques that cannot be obtained from other forms of sparring. | |
| Why are there 24 patterns? | |
There are 24 patterns in Tae Kwon-Do because its founder, Major General Choi Hong Hi, compared the life of man with a day in the life of the Earth. Our founder believed that through striving to leave a good spiritual legacy for the coming generations one gains immortality. As our founder says: |
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| The Following Points Should Be Considered When Performing Patterns | |
| 1. | Patterns should begin and end on the same spot. This indicates accuracy. |
| 2. | Correct posture and facing must be maintained at all times. |
| 3. | Muscles of the body should be tensed or relaxed at proper moments in the pattern. |
| 4. | The pattern should be performed in a rhythmic manner, with the absence of stiffness. |
| 5. | Each pattern should be accelerated or decelerated according to instructions. |
| 6. | Each pattern should be perfected before moving on to the next. |
| 7. | Students should know the purpose of each movement. |
| 8. | Students should perform each movement with realism. |