The practice of Taekwondo develops a person physically ("Tae" and "Kwon") as well as mentally and morally ("Do").
Taekwondo develops motor skills, flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, balance, good posture and cardiovascular fitness. Its physical nature promotes physical training, proper nutrition, proper rest and the maintenance of the body, resulting in a healthy and balanced lifestyle. |
|
 |
| The Taekwondo ethos stresses a balanced life consisting of three core ethical components: |
| |
Taekwondo training; |
| |
Family and social responsibility; and |
| |
Responsibility toward one's education or work. |
|
|
| Taekwondo practitioners strive to practice courtesy and enhance their integrity, perseverance, self-discipline and tolerance. Taekwondo is a teacher of good character, a non-violent attitude, and respect for oneself as well as others, humility, self reliance and, particularly during stressful periods, courage and self control. Taekwondo demands patience and perseverance. |
|
|
|
|
|
HORIZONS TAEKWONDO 