Tae Kwon-Do is the name given to a modern form of an old oriental art of self-defence or unarmed combat. Although recently introduced to the Western world, Tae Kwon-Do has for centuries been an integral part of Korean society. It was first heard of 1300 years ago in Korea when it was called Tae Kyon. Tae Kyon is a form of foot fighting. Through the centuries hand techniques were introduced and the combination is now called Tae Kwon-Do, but in the more advanced techniques the use of the legs is still more important. This makes Tae Kwon-Do more effective and spectacular than other oriental self-defence arts, because the legs can develop more power and reach farther than the hands. In fact, no other martial art is so advanced with regard to the sophistication and effectiveness of its technique or the over-all physical fitness it imparts to its practitioners.







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