Team will meet in addition to club and focus on rigorous training and sparring. Team is open to all experience levels, the only requirement being a desire to work hard. It tends to focus a bit more on philosophy, and is a great course for those interested in a deeper understanding of TKD and themselves. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art which traces its roots back thousands of years and, in its modern incarnation, combines traditional korean martial arts with various other arts from surrounding areas. Modern taekwondo came into existance a little over half a century ago, and is today one of the most popular martial arts in the world.
Taekwondo focuses to a great extent on footwork, kicking, fluid motion, and strategy.
Because of its explosive power, lightning quickness, and immense popularity, TKD has secured a spot as an official olympic medal sport in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Competition.