Tae Kwon Do

Importance of Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do mixes Korean taekkyon and Japanese karate and became known in the 1950s. We are talking about a tradition that has coexisted for more than half a century in the childhood and adult training of people; Furthermore, when you learn - in essence - it is about instilling a series of values that go beyond personal defense, blows and counterattack towards an opponent.

This discipline instills the following principles:

• Courtesy (Ye Ui)
• Moral integrity (Yom chi)
• Perseverance (In Nae)
• Self-control (Guk Gi)
• The indomitable spirit (Baekjul oolgool)

The physical benefits that Tae Kwon Do provides are:

1. Increased cardiovascular endurance.
2. Improved muscular strength and endurance.
3. Increased flexibility.
4. Improved coordination and reflexes.
5. It enhances the knowledge of the body, that is, it increases the skills and confidence of children to carry out any activity.