Taekwondo is a most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts. It teaches to the lerner physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows way of enhancing our spirit and life through training for 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 also.
 
Let's take a closer look at the meaning of the word 'Tae' 'Kwon' 'Do'. It is composed of three parts as shown in the English spelling, though it is one word in Korean. 'Tae' means 'foot', 'leg', or 'to step on'; 'Kwon' means 'fist', or 'fight'; and 'Do' means the 'way' or 'discipline'. If we put these three parts together, we can see two important concepts behind 'Tae Kwon Do'. First, Taekwondo is the right way of using Tae and Kwon 'fists and feet', or all the parts of the body that are represented by fists and feet. Second, it is a way to control or calm down fights and keep the peace. This concept comes from the meaning of Tae Kwon 'to put fists under control'. Thus Taekwondo means 'the right way of using all parts of the body to stop fights and help to build a better and more peaceful world'.