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What is Tae Kwon Do?  

Tae Kwon Do is action philosophy. It is the Korean Art of self-defense. Literally translated, Tae means foot, Kwon means hand, and Do means art.

It is much more than the physical image of martial arts. Tae Kwon Do is designed as a nonviolent art and a system of complete body exercise, as well as being a way of life. It includes physical techniques, mental discipline, and a deep philosophy.

By practicing Tae Kwon Do, one can benefit in the following ways:

  • Physically – One can develop good coordination, gain strength, increase flexibility, and improve cardiovascular conditioning. From all of these physical qualities, one can have a strong body.
  • Mentally – One can build self-confidence, gain better judgment, and improve self-control. From all these mental qualities, one can have a sound mind.
  • Philosophically – While developing a strong body and a sound mine, it is appropriate to learn the valuable philosophical tools and lessons in life offered by Tae Kwon Do philosophy.

Incorporating these three aspects of Tae Kwon Do training into your life will build the ability to be strong, humble, gentle, and maintain self-respect.

Tae Kwon Do philosophy emphasizes good health, happiness, generosity, and a sense of value of freedom, justice, and peace. All of these inspire both independence and coexistence.

Tae Kwon Do is action philosophy.

It is the Korean Art of self-defense.

Literally translated, Tae means foot,
Kwon means hand, and
Do means art.

     
 

Martial Arts will improve your child’s grades.

Our unique children’s program offers a lot more then just self-defense and physical agility. Our educational martial arts program and unique achievement program will teach your child history, geography, safety and much more. But the best part of all is that The Martial Arts will give your child the self discipline to study. This leads to increased concentration at school which often pays off in the form of better grades.

The Martial Arts develop your child physically.

The Martial Arts will also help your child develop physically. Our program increases speed, stamina, and strength in children. The program also develops balance, coordination and timing. This will help in all other sports and activities.

The Martial Arts develop your child mentally.

Perhaps the scariest problem facing many parents today is the thought that their child might get involved in drugs. The number of “good kids” taking drugs at a younger and younger age is staggering.

We help promote anti-drug programs.

On top of this our programs are designed to promote self confidence and self esteem which gives your child the courage to say No in the face of peer pressure. Recent studies have shown that programs that focus on personal achievement such as martial arts are vastly more effective in this area than team sports.

The martial arts promote leadership skills in children to help them succeed in life.

Our programs will teach your child about setting goals, leadership and taking responsibility. These qualities more then any others will help your child ensure success in school, in college and in life.

The martial arts teach children Self defense skills that could save their lives.

While we wish it were not even a factor in our program, the fact remains that we live in a world full of undesirable people. The Martial Arts will teach your child how to protect themselves from danger. This invaluable skill may even save their lives.

Your child will enjoy the Martial Arts because our high energy classes are full of excitement and fun!

Perhaps the best part of our program, from the children’s point of view, is just how much fun the classes really are. Our high energy classes will focus your child’s energy in a positive and productive manner.

Martial arts training at our school will provide child with personal attention not found in other schools to ensure rapid progress.

We focus on quality instruction and personal attention to our students. All our classes are taught by highly trained masters from Yong-In University in Korea committed to excellence and continued learning. When you enroll your children in Martial Arts, you can feel safe in the knowledge that they will be receiving the finest instruction available.

 
     
Yong-In Tae Kwon Do Academy
Barnes Miller Village Shopping Center
7323 S.W. Barnes Rd. Portland, OR 97225
503-292-7887