Woodward's Taekwondo

Classes focus on TaeKwonDo with a mixture of grappling techniques. TaeKwonDo is a powerful kicking and striking art developed for self-defense. TaeKwonDo originated in South Korea.

Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self-Control
Indomitable Spirit

I shall observe the tenets of TaeKwonDo
I shall respect my instructors and seniors
I shall never misuse TaeKwonDo
I shall stand for freedom and justice
I shall help build a more peaceful world

These classes will help develop or improve our students in the following:

Mental discipline, respect and courtesy

Physical coordination

Physical overall fitness

Balance and flexibility

Ability to defend oneself

Ability to know when to fight and when not to fight

Positive attitude on life

A stress outlet; on targets and through exercise

Social skills; ability to get along with others

Ability to set and reach goals

	Signifies innocence, as that of a beginning student who has no previous knowledge of TaeKwonDo.
	Signifies Earth, from which a plant sprouts and takes root as the TaeKwonDo foundation is being laid.
	Signifies the plants growth as the TaeKwonDo skill begins to develop.
	Signifies the Heaven towards which the plant matures into a towering tree as training in TaeKwonDo progresses.
	Signifies danger, cautioning the student to exercise control and warning the opponent to stay away.
	This is the final test before the beginning of a new phase of training as a Black Belt.
	Opposite of white, therefore, signifying the maturity and proficiency in TaeKwonDo. Also indicates the wearer's imperviousness to darkness and fear.