TAEKWONDO

What is Taekwondo?
Taekwondo (also known as Tae Kwon Do) is the art of self
defense that originated in Korea. It is recognized as one of
the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back
over 2,000 years.
Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and
scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches
more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline
that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life
through training our body and mind. Today, it has
become a global sport that has gained an international
reputation, and stands among the official games in the
Olympics.
HISTORY OF TAEKWONDO
The name Taekwondo is derived from the Korean
word "Tae" meaning foot, "Kwon" meaning fist and
"Do" meaning way of. So, literally Taekwondo means
“The way of the foot and fist". The name Taekwondo,
however, has only been used since 1955 while the arts'
roots began 2,300 years ago in Korea. Known as a
martial art and way of life, the evolution of
Taekwondo was a direct result of the happenings in
Korea long ago, and knowledge of the history is an
important step in understanding Taekwondo.
FATHER OF TAEKWONDO
CHOI Hong-Hi (November 1918 – June 2002), also
known as General Choi, was a South Korean army
general and martial artist who is in many circles
regarded as the “Founder of Taekwondo.” Choi is
arguably the most controversial figure in taekwondo
history.
In ITF-style taekwondo, Choi is widely celebrated as
the founder of taekwondo.
In Kukkiwon/WT-style taekwondo however, Choi’s
contributions to taekwondo history are somewhat
more downplayed.
Basic skills:
 Straight Punch. The fist starts from a chamber on the hip, and is
then thrust straight forward. Impact is made on the two big
knuckles. According to the 14 basics, it should be performed
from the horse stance and front stance.
 Low block. This is the first block you learn in Taekwondo. Put
your fist to your opposite shoulder, then sweep it downward in
front of the pelvis, stopping on or just bast the same-side leg of
the blocking arm.
 Front Kick. The front kick is the foundation of every kick in
Taekwondo. Just about every kick begins with the front kick
chamber.
 Knife Hand Strike. Yep, this is the karate chop. It can be down
towards the outside, with the palm facing down. Or it can be done
towards the inside, with the palm facing up. You make impact on
the “meat” or “knife” of the hand. Usually targets the trachea,
side of the neck, or temple.
 Back Fist Strike. Bruce Lee loved it. It’s quick and it works. It
can be an outward movement to the head, or flipping movement
to the philtrum beneath the nose.
 Inside block. An inward sweeping motion to protect the body by
hitting attacks off to the side.
 Side Kick. The staple of Taekwondo. People will judge your
overall ability in Taekwondo based on this ONE kick. Performed
off the back leg, as a “simple” forward kick, the side kick
requires you to bring the leg all the way to your side, then to
thrust it straight forward.
 Hand-blade / Double Forearm Block. An iceberg of a
technique, and quite often misunderstood. One hand blocks while
the other is ready — actually, in transition — for a follow-up
strike. It can be used as a fighting guard as well as a block.
 Face Block. Shoot your arm up at and angle, stopping it just over
your brow. It should look like a roof or a church steeple. This
makes strikes glance off and protects your head. Good for
weapon defense.
 Round Kick. Arguably the most popular kick of all martial arts.
Very quick and super useful in sparring. Taekwondo has a unique
method of executing the round kick.
Equipment and facility
A taekwondo student typically wears a uniform
(dobok 도복/道服, doh'-bok), often white but
sometimes black (or other colors), with a belt
(ddi띠, dee) tied around the waist. White uniforms are
considered the traditional color and are encouraged for
use at formal ceremonies such as belt tests and
promotions. Colored uniforms are often reserved for
special teams (such as demonstration teams or
leadership teams) or higher-level instructors.
There are at least three major styles of dobok, with the
most obvious differences being in the style of jacket:
the cross-over front jacket, the V-neck jacket (no
cross-over) typically worn by Kukkiwon/WTF
practitioners, and the vertical-closing front jacket (no
cross-over) typically worn by ITF practitioners. White
uniforms in the Kukkiwon/WTF tradition will
typically be white throughout the jacket, while ITF-
style uniforms are trimmed with a black border along
the bottom of the jacket.
Taekwondo Uniform and Belts
 Taekwondo uniforms (typically called a dobok; also commonly
known as a gi, but that is the Japanese word for them) are
common for practitioners to wear. They are usually a plain,
white, v-neck heavy cotton top with pants that have an elastic
waist. The top is similar to a jacket, open in the front. It is tied
together by a belt. One comparison for the top could be a
bathrobe. Many bathrobes are tied together as well.
Rules and regulation:
1) Strong Spirit
2) Effort
3) Patience
4) Attitude
5) Self-Confidence
6) Respect for the National Flags
7) Respect for Instructors and Parents
8) Respect for High Ranking Belts
9) Never Misuse Taekwondo Techniques
10) There is No Defeat, Only Victory
MEMBERS:
DELA CRUZ, NIKKA
BALCOS, JHERSAN
GARAMAY, EDZELL
FRUELDA, PAULINE
LANDICHO, DONALYN