"Do not be fooled by the seeming directness of punching.The feet are more powerfull and,with training,faster then the hand."

Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do("way of kicking and punching") is a korean martial art.It dates to approximatly the seventh century AD.it underwent constant development until forced underground by the Japanese invasion of Korea in the first decade of the 1900's.After World War 2 it emerged from seclusion and spread across the world.

Like most Korean arts,Tae Kwon Do emphasizes kicks over punches or other maneuvers.Depending upon who the student learns from,it may be little more then a sport or a deadly combat art.

Schools:A Tae Kwon Do school is known as a dojang.They are extremly common;Characters can find them by the dozen in just about any city.Students wear a uniform similar to a karate gi,called a dobok

Members:Tae Kwon Do attracts students from all walks of life;it has something to offer just about anyone.