Ji Do Kwon style at UWSP
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| Tae | foot | |
| Kwon | hand | |
| Do (in the word Taekwondo) | way/art | (revised) |
| Taekwondo literally means | the way of the foot and the hand | (revised) |
| Roots | native Korean Subak (punching and head butting) and Taekyon (kicking and punching) | |
| Joined to roots | abrupt, linear movement of Japanese Karate and circular patterns of Chinese Kung Fu | |
| Art is most known for kicking | Especially back spinning kicks and head high kicks in modern times - punching has become increasingly important | |
| Taekwondo is | a system of exercise, a sport, a system of unarmed defense and counter attack, a way of life - strength and discipline of mind and body - confidence together with speed and grace (from which you receive greater understanding and respect for yourself and others) | |
| Taekwondo teaches | students to make the best use of their strengths and apply them to their best advantage, concentrate on their strengths against an opponent's weakness (not their weaknesses) | |
| Fundamental rule | use the minimum force necessary to defend oneself |
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