What
is Tae Kwon-Do?
It is an ancient form
of unarmed combat practiced for many centuries in the Orient. Tae
Kwon-Do became perfected in its present form in South Korea.
Translated from Korean, "Tae" literally means to jump
or kick with the foot. "Kwon" means a fist, chiefly to
punch or strike with the hand or fist. "Do" means art,
way or method. Tae Kwon-Do indicates the technique of unarmed combat
for self-defence, involving the skilled application of punches,
kicks, blocks, dodges and interception with the hands, arms and
feet.
Who
Are We?
Currently
a collection of five Tae Kwon-Do Schools located in Thackley, Shipley,
Bingley, Keighley and Settle. Established and founded in 1990 by Chris
Beanland with currently over 200 active students. Our syllabus has
consistently produced successful individuals, many of whom enjoy competing
at local and national level.
Our clubs are affiliated to the Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain
(T.A.G.B). The T.A.G.B was formed in August 1983 and is the largest
Martial Arts organisation in Europe with more than 25,000 licensed
members and over 500 clubs.
The T.A.G.B is a member of Tae Kwon-Do International, a worldwide
body with representation in every continent of the globe. The T.A.G.B
is also a founder member of the British Tae Kwon-Do Council (B.T.C),
which incorporates 15 different organisations and has a membership
of over 44,000 and is the only body recognised by the United Kingdom
Sports Council
