About Taekwondo

"Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics. "
                                                                                                      - Official website of the Pan American Taekwondo Union

Sport

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Contact (Kyorugi or Sparring) is a dominant feature in the Sporting aspect of the Taekwondo discipline.

Martial Art

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Non-contact (Poomsae, or pattern of defense and attack motions) is a main feature in the Art of the Taekwondo discipline.