Tae Kwon Do is a martial art form that originated in Korea over two thousand years ago. Tae Kwon Do literally means “the way kicking and punching”. Tae Kwon Do stresses fast and effective strikes that are accurate and powerful. Tae Kwon Do is not just a martial arts style, but also a mindset and way of life. Most people recognize Tae Kwan Do by its fast kicks, spinning kicks, and aerial kicks. However, Tae Kwon Do also makes use of the fists and can be very defensive as well. Taekwondo footwork training allows a martial arts practitioner to improve his or her precision and speed.
Tae Kwon Do pushes muscles to their limit in terms of speed, strength, and flexibility. Tae Kwon Do also pushes your body to operate with as little oxygen as possible so that you can perform fast and energy-draining moves without getting tired quickly. Tae Kwon Do combines extensive fitness training with fighting skills that can be applied to most self defense situations. The precision gained from Taekwondo footwork training can even be applied to other martial arts disciplines and make you a more effective fighter in any martial arts style.
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