TaeKwonDo

Catalog description

This course is designed to teach the physical, mental, and philosophical aspects of TaeKwonDo. Students will learn self-defense motions through kicks, strikes, and blocks. The history and philosophy of this ancient art will be discussed along with the modern Olympic sport aspect. This class will be taught using a variety of drills and exercises designed to condition the mind and body. Targets, shields, and boards will be used in practice. Tae Kwon Do is the art of self defense that originated in Korea. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. The name was selected for its appropriate description of the art: Tae (foot), Kwon (hand), Do (art). **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**