| Tae Kwon Do is a true martial art, | | | | Tae Kwon Do is not just kicking (like many |
| originating over 2000 years ago, with its | | | | people believe). Yes, Tae Kwon Do does mostly |
| roots in ancient Korea. Today, it is the | | | | involve kicks but one must also learn some |
| world's most widely practice martial art. As | | | | things with fists and also how to block. |
| the name implies, Tae Kwon Do is more than a | | | | |
| sport, it is a way of life. Tae Kwon Do is a | | | | Tae kwon do is an incredible mixture of |
| modern martial art, characterized by its | | | | stretching muscles to their limits while |
| fast, high and spinning kicks. Tae Kwon Do is | | | | stressing them to their limits anaerobically. |
| now of course, an official Olympic sport. | | | | However, the tremendous physical training is |
| | | | only part of the ultimate goal of Tae Kwon Do |
| A cornerstone of Tae Kwon Do is the forms | | | | training. Training in Tae Kwon-do involves |
| that are used to practice elements of | | | | both individual and group activities which |
| fighting. | | | | also help develop communication skills. |
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