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What does "Tae Kwon Do" mean?
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"Tae" means foot
"Kwon" means hand
"Do" means the way or the art
"Tae Kwon Do" means "the way of the foot and hand and is the art of combining one's mind and body.
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Why do we bow in Tae Kwon Do?
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We bow to show respect to others. Bowing is also the universal gesture of politeness.
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How do we generate power?
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Power is product of mass multiplied by acceleration. In other words, the weight of the person times the speed with concentration, balance, confidence, and yelling produces power.
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Why do we yell?
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We yell to generate and channel internal and spiritual strength, concentration and confidence.
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Why do wear different color belts?
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We wear different color belts to symbolize our increase in knowledge and skill in Tae Kwon Do. The white belt, with which students begin their Tae Kwon Do training symbolizes purity, humility and a new beginning.
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What is "Tae Geuk"?
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Tae Geuk is the name of the form or pattern (Poomse) that we practice in Tae Kwon Do. There are eight different Tae Guek forms.
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What is "Poomse"
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Poomse are the forms or patterns that we practice in Tae Kwon Do that are combinations of choreographed techniques employed against imaginary opponents utilizing various kicks, blocks and hand striking techniques.
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What are the five tenets of Tae Kwon Do?
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1. Courtesy
2. Integrity
3. Perseverance
4. Self Control
5. Indomitable Spirit
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Why do we meditate in Tae Kwon Do?
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We use meditation in Tae Kwon Do to concentrate and to train our minds so that we can focus on precision and power, visualize our goals, internalize important truths and find our moral centre.
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What is "Kyorugi"
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Kyorugi is sparring or fighting where students practice their techniques against an actual opponent in an unchoreographed, but controlled, test of their skills.
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