Verve Taekwondo

Modern Taekwondo differs greatly from other martial arts, since the theories, terminology, techniques, systems, methods, rules, practice suit and spiritual foundation were scientifically developed, systematised, and named by General Choi Hong Hi. The physical techniques of Taekwondo are based on the principles of modern science, in particular Newtonian physics which teaches us how to generate maximum power.
A combination of circumstances made it possible for General Choi to originate and develop Taekwondo. In addition to his prior knowledge of Taek Kyon (one of the earliest forms of Korean martial art which he had been studying since he was fifteen), he had an opportunity to learn Karate in Japan during the period when Korea was occupied by the Japanese.

When Korea was liberated in 1945 he was placed in the privileged position as a founding member of the newly formed South Korean Armed Forces. He began to teach Karate to his soldiers as a means of physical and mental training. It was then that he realised that he needed to develop a Korean national martial art, superior in both spirit and technique to Japanese Karate. He worked tirelessly from that day on until April 11 1955 when he unveiled his new Korean martial art. This new art was named "Taekwondo".

Although Karate and Taek Kyon were used as references in the course of his study, the fundamental theories and principles of Taekwondo are totally different to those of any other martial art. The emergence of Taekwondo as an international martial art in a relatively short period of time was due to a variety of factors. The evils of contemporary society (moral corruption, materialism, selfishness, etc.) had created a spiritual vacuum. For many people Taekwondo filled that vacuum, and compensated for the prevailing sense of emptiness, distrust, decadence and lack of confidence. In addition, the increase of violence and violent crime highlighted the need for self-protection and, for many people, Taekwondo filled that need.

Tenents of Taekwondo According to the founder General Choi, Taekwondo is defined as "The mental training and techniques of unarmed combat for self-defence as well as health. It involves the skilled application of kicks, punches, blocks, and dodges for the rapid destruction of a moving opponent or opponents." However, today's Taekwondo is much more than that. Taekwondo is an art, a sport, a science, and a discipline all rolled into one. It has the power to change people's lives for the better.

As a discipline, Taekwondo achieves is greatest value. By establishing worthy goals and helping to achieve them, Taekwondo will develop a habit of success in both children and adults. Regular practice of Taekwondo will improve concentration and build confidence. For children, this means that peer pressure will have less effect on them. Improved concentration will also improve grades at school and further increase self-esteem. Children also learn to respect others as they develop the moral precepts that Taekwondo instils. As adults achieve discipline through regular practice, bad habits become easier to break and a healthier lifestyle becomes part of the daily regiment.

When General Choi developed his unarmed combat training program, he knew that for it to be successful, it would have to give his troops many characteristics necessary for all soldiers to possess.

1. It would have to get them in top physical condition.

2. It would have to give them a high degree of discipline.

3. It would have to give them the confidence necessary to go into battle.

4. It would have to make them feared as an enemy and above all it would have to work!

General Choi was so successful in the formation of this martial art, that it is now the standard training program for the entire Korean military today! And not only that, but Taekwondo has spread to every country in the world and is practiced by over 70 million people. Years later, General Choi formed an organization called the "International Taekwondo Federation." It is a form of this system of Taekwondo that we have chosen to train under today in order to give you the best training and most accurate information about the art.

	Modern Taekwondo differs greatly from other martial arts, since the theories, terminology, techniques, systems, methods, rules, practice suit and spiritual foundation were scientifically developed, systematised, and named by General Choi Hong Hi. The physical techniques of Taekwondo are based on the principles of modern science, in particular Newtonian physics which teaches us how to generate maximum power. A combination of circumstances made it possible for General Choi to originate and develop Taekwondo. In addition to his prior knowledge of Taek Kyon (one of the earliest forms of Korean martial art which he had been studying since he was fifteen), he had an opportunity to learn Karate in Japan during the period when Korea was occupied by the Japanese. When Korea was liberated in 1945 he was placed in the privileged position as a founding member of the newly formed South Korean Armed Forces. He began to teach Karate to his soldiers as a means of physical and mental training. It was then that he realised that he needed to develop a Korean national martial art, superior in both spirit and technique to Japanese Karate. He worked tirelessly from that day on until April 11 1955 when he unveiled his new Korean martial art. This new art was named "Taekwondo". Although Karate and Taek Kyon were used as references in the course of his study, the fundamental theories and principles of Taekwondo are totally different to those of any other martial art. The emergence of Taekwondo as an international martial art in a relatively short period of time was due to a variety of factors. The evils of contemporary society (moral corruption, materialism, selfishness, etc.) had created a spiritual vacuum. For many people Taekwondo filled that vacuum, and compensated for the prevailing sense of emptiness, distrust, decadence and lack of confidence. In addition, the increase of violence and violent crime highlighted the need for self-protection and, for many people, Taekwondo filled that need. According to the founder General Choi, Taekwondo is defined as "The mental training and techniques of unarmed combat for self-defence as well as health. It involves the skilled application of kicks, punches, blocks, and dodges for the rapid destruction of a moving opponent or opponents." However, today's Taekwondo is much more than that. Taekwondo is an art, a sport, a science, and a discipline all rolled into one. It has the power to change people's lives for the better. As a discipline, Taekwondo achieves is greatest value. By establishing worthy goals and helping to achieve them, Taekwondo will develop a habit of success in both children and adults. Regular practice of Taekwondo will improve concentration and build confidence. For children, this means that peer pressure will have less effect on them. Improved concentration will also improve grades at school and further increase self-esteem. Children also learn to respect others as they develop the moral precepts that Taekwondo instils. As adults achieve discipline through regular practice, bad habits become easier to break and a healthier lifestyle becomes part of the daily regiment. When General Choi developed his unarmed combat training program, he knew that for it to be successful, it would have to give his troops many characteristics necessary for all soldiers to possess. 1. It would have to get them in top physical condition. 2. It would have to give them a high degree of discipline. 3. It would have to give them the confidence necessary to go into battle. 4. It would have to make them feared as an enemy and above all it would have to work! General Choi was so successful in the formation of this martial art, that it is now the standard training program for the entire Korean military today! And not only that, but Taekwondo has spread to every country in the world and is practiced by over 70 million people. Years later, General Choi formed an organization called the "International Taekwondo Federation." It is a form of this system of Taekwondo that we have chosen to train under today in order to give you the best training and most accurate information about the art.











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