1、What are they doing?Yes,they are training taekwondoWhat is taekwondo?Taekwondo,as is literally translated from Korean to English,means the art of kicking and punching.It is both a martial art and sport which,without the use of weapons,teaches the practitioner techniques using the hands and feet for
2、any defensive situation,regardless of age or sex.What is the difference between taekwondo and other martial art?There are some similarities between taekwondo and other martial arts,such as karate and judo,but there are several important differences.For example,taekwondo uses quick,straight-line move
3、s,like those which can also be found in Japanese martial arts,but taekwondo also uses flowing circular moves like the type of moves found in Chinese martial arts.judokarateWhat is the difference between taekwondo and other martial art?The main difference between taekwondo and other martial arts is t
4、he powerful kicking technique which taekwondo uses,and which gives taekwondo its name.In Korean,tae means“to kick,”kwon means“to strike with the hand,”and do means“art.”Therefore,taekwondo can be translated as“the art of kicking and punching.”Chinese martial artThe history of taekwondo Tae Kyon,the
5、earliest form of Taekwondo,was developed in Korea over 20 centuries ago.Tae Kyon became known as Subak during the Koryo dynasty(935-1392)and as Taekwondo in 1957.Over the years,Taekwondo incorporated the linear movements of Japanese Karate styles with the circular movements of Chinese Kung fu styles
6、 to produce a balance of beauty and power.With the addition of Taekwondos unique kicking techniques,it is a complete,effective system of unarmed combat and personal improvement.Benefits of taekwondo trainingIn the training school,there are no age,sex,or racial barriers;all students begin training wi
7、th a white belt.The instructor allows each student to progress according to individual ability.During the process,the student develops strength,stamina,agility,flexibility,coordination and balance.The student also develops the important mental characteristics of patience,humility,self-control,persev
8、erance,concentration,self-discipline,and respect.Philosophy of taekwondo Tae kwon do is a combination of a state of mind working in unison with a trained body.When kindness and humility accompany grace the use of tae kwon do becomes an art.Unlike the Western idea of technique and proficiency in skil
9、ls as the ultimate goal in defensive development,the Eastern idea goes beyond such limits and incorporates the martial art as a way of being one with the world.Consciously living in harmonious unison with all there is around you on a daily basis is the philosophy of tae kwon do in action,not the use
10、 of the body as a destructive tool for purposes.What is learned in tae kwon do is the ability to distinguish necessary from unnecessary antagonisms in the cause of self preservation,not the wasting of energies in fear and destruction.RICHARD CHUN Etiquette In fact,except to skill,taekwondo learners
11、also have to learn etiquette.Its an important thing for taekwondo learner.They have to have a good manners.The five tenets of taekwondo Respect（尊重）Humility（谦卑）Perseverance（毅力）Self-Control（自控）Honesty（诚实）Belt&Level White:10 level.Yellow:8 level.Green:6 level.Blue:4 level.Red:2 level.Black:1 level.The
12、ranking system is divided into ten kup(white,yellow,green,blue,red and Black)levels and nine dan levels.(十级九段）The World Taekwondo FederationThe World Taekwondo Federation(世界跆拳道联盟),based at the Kukkiwon in Seoul,South Korea,is arguably the largest and most legitimate Taekwondo organization in the wor
13、ld,with over 30 million registered members.It is only the WTF form of Taekwondo that is an official Olympic sport.The WTF is represented by umbrella organizations in several countries。in the US,the United States Taekwondo Union(USTU)trains the National Team in the WTF-style,which then competes in in
14、ternational competitions,including the Summer Olympic games.The kicks of TaekwondoRoundhouse Kick（横踢）Front Kick （前踢）Side Kick（侧踢）Pushing Kick（推踢）Front Spinning Kick(摆踢）Axe Kick (下劈）Back Kick（后踢）Double Kick(双飞踢）The kicks of Taekwondo Whirl Kick（旋风踢）Jumping Side Kick（腾空侧踢）Jumping Back Kick（腾空后踢)Jumping Back Spinning Kick（腾空后旋踢）Thanks!
