What is Taekwondo?
The definition of taekwondo can vary with the times we live in, the place we live in, the purpose for which people study it, and personal opinion. In the broadest definition, the ATA organization defines taekwondo as, "a martial art that trains people both physically and mentally."
What Is The Purpose Of Taekwondo?
Modern society has forced a change in the way people use martial arts. Martial arts were originally designed as a form of self-defense for use in combat situations. The martial arts may have evolved from using fitness techniques designed for a program of physical activity. There are many stories that give credit to the beginning of martial arts to monks, generals, and many others. No one knows who really started the first martial art.
People in today's societies are protected by laws issued by governments for the protection of the individual and groups. In times of trouble we now rely on our military and police to insure our protection. The need for the combat methods used in the martial arts are not often required for our everyday safety. In fact, many people still consider taekwondo techniques as too violent for personal protection
Taekwondo, in today's society, is taught as a defensive art which develops skills in self-protection, physical agility, and mental awareness. The ATA program has evolved very much in the last decade. The Tiny Tiger program was developed to improve memorization, concentration, following directions, and obeying commands to preschool age children. Research has shown that these children can achieve better grades in school by participating in our programs.
Taekwondo is viewed by many as a goal setting or self improvement program. Participants develop mental strength while learning effective methods of combat. Each martial art has established its own self-concept and strengths. The combination of physical strength and mental training justifies the existence of martial arts in today's society. This is the reason why the official ATA definition of taekwondo is, "a martial art that trains people physically and mentally."
(All information is taken directly from the Songahm Taekwondo instructor’s manual- copyright 2009)
People in today's societies are protected by laws issued by governments for the protection of the individual and groups. In times of trouble we now rely on our military and police to insure our protection. The need for the combat methods used in the martial arts are not often required for our everyday safety. In fact, many people still consider taekwondo techniques as too violent for personal protection
Taekwondo, in today's society, is taught as a defensive art which develops skills in self-protection, physical agility, and mental awareness. The ATA program has evolved very much in the last decade. The Tiny Tiger program was developed to improve memorization, concentration, following directions, and obeying commands to preschool age children. Research has shown that these children can achieve better grades in school by participating in our programs.
Taekwondo is viewed by many as a goal setting or self improvement program. Participants develop mental strength while learning effective methods of combat. Each martial art has established its own self-concept and strengths. The combination of physical strength and mental training justifies the existence of martial arts in today's society. This is the reason why the official ATA definition of taekwondo is, "a martial art that trains people physically and mentally."
(All information is taken directly from the Songahm Taekwondo instructor’s manual- copyright 2009)
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