The name Taekwondo has originated from "Subak" , "Taekkyon" and "Takkyon".
In ancient times practioners learned techniques from their experiences of combat against animals whose defensive and offensive motions were also subject of analysis.
All activities of Taekwondo are based on a defensive spirit since it was developed as a defense against enemy attacks. In old days people living simple lives lacked physical fitness and their bodies became bent in their old age. Taekwondo also served to improve health, physical fitness and poise of the people practicing it.
Our belief is that Taekwondo-trained men/women are self confident, not only in physical aspects but also in their mental discipline, because they have developed superior techniques for personal defense by using their entire bodies. For a Taekwondo man/woman, his entire body is a weapon, and he is easily able to attack and beat off an aggressor with hands, fists, elbows, knees, feet or any other part of his body.
The most important fact about Taekwondo as a martial art sport is that it is not only a superior art of self-defense, but it adds remarkable bon sense to its practitioners. Self-confidence makes people generous in their attitudes toward weaker people. They can stand equally against any opponent, but their code forbids unfair assaults or unnecessary use of force. The practice of Taekwondo gives an individual the mental attitude of modesty. The virtues of modesty and generosity are fundamentally based on self-confidence.
It is obvious that healthy bodies make men/women active and powerful. Such mental and physical self-confidence are beneficial to the mental life of individuals as to their families, neighbours and their nation.
The martial aspect of Taekwondo requires the development of these five requisite elements:
"Kibon" Traditional basic techniques.
"Poomsae" Fixed patterns of movement combining defensive and offensive
techniques.
"Kyorugi" Sparring including pre-arranged sparring, step-sparring and free
sparring.
"Hosinsool" Self-defence techniques.
"Kyekpa" Breaking techniques.
