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.
Let's take a closer look at the meaning of the word "Tae" "Kwon" "Do." It is
composed of three parts as shown in the English spelling, though it is one
word in Korean. "Tae" means "foot," "leg," or "to step on"; "Kwon" means
"fist," or "fight"; and "Do" means the "way" or "discipline." If we put these
three parts together, we can see two important concepts behind "Tae Kwon
Do".
First, Taekwondo is the right way of using Tae and Kwon 'fists and feet,' or all
the parts of the body that are represented by fists and feet. Second, it is a way
to control or calm down fights and keep the peace. This concept comes from
the meaning of Tae Kwon 'to put fists under control' [or 'to step on fists']. Thus
Taekwondo means "the right way of using all parts of the body to stop fights
and help to build a better and more peaceful world."
Taekwondo has been developing with the 5000-year long history of Korea,
being called by several different names in the course. In Korea, Taekwondo
began as a defense martial art called "Subak" or "Taekkyon," and developed
as a way of training body and mind in the ancient kingdom of Koguryo, under
the name of "Sunbae." In the Shilla period, it had become the backbone of
Hwarangdo that aimed at producing leaders of the country.
Taekwondo today is similar to the martial arts in other Oriental countries and
shares some features with them, because in the course of its evolution it has
gained many different styles that existed in the martial arts of the countries
surrounding Korea, like Japan and China.
But Taekwondo is very different from many such oriental martial arts. First,
physically it is very dynamic with active movements that include a mirage of
foot skills. Second, the principle physical movements are in simpatico with
that of the mind and life as a whole. Third, it possesses dynamic poses from
another perspective.
Taekwondo can be characterized by unity: the unity of body, mind, and life,
and the unity of the pose ["poomsae"] and confrontation, and cracking down.
When you do Taekwondo, you should make your mind peaceful and
synchronize your mind with your movements, and extend this harmony to your
life and society. This is how in Taekwondo the principle of physical
movements, the principle of mind training, and the principle of life become
one and the same. On the other hand, the right poomsae lead to the right
confrontation, which will eventually produce great destructive power.
How come we reach such a unity in Taekwondo? Taekwondo is a way of life,
much like having a job, raising a family, fighting for a cause, or any one of
numerous raison d'etre. What makes Taekwondo different from these is that it
is an activity for survival in extremely antagonistic situations. One must
always overcome the enemy that is trying to cause harm. But simply winning a
fight is not enough to guarantee one's safety, because the enemy may
recuperate and attack again. Moreover, there may be many other enemies
than the one that was just defeated. One cannot ever feel safe unless one
gains permanent peace. To attain this permanent or lasting peace, one needs
unity. This is what Taekwondo aim for. Otherwise Taekwondo would be no
different from any other street-fighting skills.
Taekwondo pursues harmonious growth and improvements of life through its
unique activities. This is why one could say Taekwondo is a way of life. To
ultimately enable ourselves to lead more valuable lives, we would do well by
finding the guiding principles deeply hidden in Taekwondo.
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.
Let's take a closer look at the meaning of the word "Tae" "Kwon" "Do." It is
composed of three parts as shown in the English spelling, though it is one
word in Korean. "Tae" means "foot," "leg," or "to step on"; "Kwon" means
"fist," or "fight"; and "Do" means the "way" or "discipline." If we put these
three parts together, we can see two important concepts behind "Tae Kwon
Do".
First, Taekwondo is the right way of using Tae and Kwon 'fists and feet,' or all
the parts of the body that are represented by fists and feet. Second, it is a way
to control or calm down fights and keep the peace. This concept comes from
the meaning of Tae Kwon 'to put fists under control' [or 'to step on fists']. Thus
Taekwondo means "the right way of using all parts of the body to stop fights
and help to build a better and more peaceful world."
Taekwondo has been developing with the 5000-year long history of Korea,
being called by several different names in the course. In Korea, Taekwondo
began as a defense martial art called "Subak" or "Taekkyon," and developed
as a way of training body and mind in the ancient kingdom of Koguryo, under
the name of "Sunbae." In the Shilla period, it had become the backbone of
Hwarangdo that aimed at producing leaders of the country.
Taekwondo today is similar to the martial arts in other Oriental countries and
shares some features with them, because in the course of its evolution it has
gained many different styles that existed in the martial arts of the countries
surrounding Korea, like Japan and China.
But Taekwondo is very different from many such oriental martial arts. First,
physically it is very dynamic with active movements that include a mirage of
foot skills. Second, the principle physical movements are in simpatico with
that of the mind and life as a whole. Third, it possesses dynamic poses from
another perspective.
Taekwondo can be characterized by unity: the unity of body, mind, and life,
and the unity of the pose ["poomsae"] and confrontation, and cracking down.
When you do Taekwondo, you should make your mind peaceful and
synchronize your mind with your movements, and extend this harmony to your
life and society. This is how in Taekwondo the principle of physical
movements, the principle of mind training, and the principle of life become
one and the same. On the other hand, the right poomsae lead to the right
confrontation, which will eventually produce great destructive power.
How come we reach such a unity in Taekwondo? Taekwondo is a way of life,
much like having a job, raising a family, fighting for a cause, or any one of
numerous raison d'etre. What makes Taekwondo different from these is that it
is an activity for survival in extremely antagonistic situations. One must
always overcome the enemy that is trying to cause harm. But simply winning a
fight is not enough to guarantee one's safety, because the enemy may
recuperate and attack again. Moreover, there may be many other enemies
than the one that was just defeated. One cannot ever feel safe unless one
gains permanent peace. To attain this permanent or lasting peace, one needs
unity. This is what Taekwondo aim for. Otherwise Taekwondo would be no
different from any other street-fighting skills.
Taekwondo pursues harmonious growth and improvements of life through its
unique activities. This is why one could say Taekwondo is a way of life. To
ultimately enable ourselves to lead more valuable lives, we would do well by
finding the guiding principles deeply hidden in Taekwondo.
Children’s Home Rules
1. Children shall greet their parents when they enter the house and say goodbye when they leave.
2. Children shall at all times be respectful to their parents and their grandparents.
3. Children shall at all times be truthful.
4. Children shall strive for a good relationship with their brothers and sisters.
5. Children shall willingly help with the household chores.
6. Children shall report to their parents that they have completed assigned tasks.
7. Children shall be responsible for the upkeep and neatness of their own rooms.
8. Children shall practice daily cleanliness in the matter of hair, teeth, and body.
9. Children shall abide by their parent’s decisions.
10. Children shall not interrupt adult conversations.
11. Children shall refrain from rowdy behavior at home.
12. Children shall possess an active mind, body, and spirit.
13. Children shall diligently study their schoolwork at home and at school.
14. Children shall at all times show respect for their school, their teachers, and their peers.
15. Children shall always finish what they have already started.
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1. Children shall greet their parents when they enter the house and say goodbye when they leave.
2. Children shall at all times be respectful to their parents and their grandparents.
3. Children shall at all times be truthful.
4. Children shall strive for a good relationship with their brothers and sisters.
5. Children shall willingly help with the household chores.
6. Children shall report to their parents that they have completed assigned tasks.
7. Children shall be responsible for the upkeep and neatness of their own rooms.
8. Children shall practice daily cleanliness in the matter of hair, teeth, and body.
9. Children shall abide by their parent’s decisions.
10. Children shall not interrupt adult conversations.
11. Children shall refrain from rowdy behavior at home.
12. Children shall possess an active mind, body, and spirit.
13. Children shall diligently study their schoolwork at home and at school.
14. Children shall at all times show respect for their school, their teachers, and their peers.
15. Children shall always finish what they have already started.
POWER KICKS TRAINING ACADEMY
420 S. CARROLL STE. E, DENTON, TX 76201 940-387-7556
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