About Our Dojang (Gym)
Our Senior Instructors have been training in ITF style Taekwon-Do since 1996. Taekwon-Do is the Korean art of self-defense, created by Gen. Choi Hong Hi, founder of the International Taekwon-Do Federation, in the year 1955. Its' foundations are based on a centuries old Korean martial art called Taekyon, as well as Judo, Hapkido, Karate and other old styles. Although these ancient arts were used as references, the fundamental theories and principles of Taekwon-Do are totally different from any other martial art in the world.
Taekwon-Do is a version of the unarmed combat designed for the purpose of self-defense, although, it is also practiced as a sport and an excellent means of physical & mental fitness. It's physical techniques are based on the principles of modern science, in particular, Newtonian physics which teaches us how to generate maximum power. Military tactics of attack and defense have also been incorporated.
On the spiritual level, Taekwon-Do is derived from the traditional, ethical and moral principles of the Orient and, of course, from the Founder, Gen. Choi Hong Hi.
Translated literally "tae" stands for jumping or flying, to kick or smash with the foot. "Kwon" denotes the fist--chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand. "Do" means an art or way. Thus taken collectively "Taekwon-Do" indicates the mental training and the techniques of unarmed combat for self-defense as well as health, involving the skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks, throws and dodges with bare hands and feet to the rapid destruction of the moving opponent or opponents.
Advantage Of Taekwon-Do:
1. You may practice individually or in groups. Special equipment or weights are not required.
2. Injuries and strains are rare. since the body sets its own limits, the physical condition of the student automatically sets the pace.
3. Develops the entire muscle system of the body from the fingers to toes.
4. Lean, flexible tissue is produced by Taekwon-Do training. It does not produce large knotty muscles.
5. Body weight is normalized. Solid tissue is gained for those who are underweight. Body fat is lost for the obese. Calories burned off in one hour of Taekwon-Do training is one of the highest for any sport or activity: 600 calories per hour.
6. Abdomen becomes firm and strong. Emphasis in twisting trunk and executing kicking movements also develops the side of the trunk and inner thigh muscles.
7. Women develop a youthful feminine figure. The practice improves the lower abdomen, hips, inner thighs, and cardiovascular strength.
8.Taekwon-Do is scientifically designed. Every movement has specific purpose. Skillful instructors develop the students belief that success is possible for anyone, making it easy to teach and learn.
Don't Be Fooled By Imitators!
Today, the enormous popularity of Taekwon-Do has created imitators, and while imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, in the case of Taekwon-Do this is definitely not true.
Today, in South Korea, as well as here in the U.S., it is becoming the practice to indiscriminately apply the word Taekwon-Do to a bastardized imitation of the real original Korean martial art.
Modern Taekwon-Do, as taught by the Original Taekwon-Do Club, differs greatly from other Martial Arts. In fact, no other Martial Art is so advanced with regard to the sophistication and effectiveness of its technique or the overall physical fitness it imparts on its practitioners.
Since the theories, terminology, techniques, rules, practice suit, and spiritual foundations of Taekwon-Do were scientifically developed and named by Gen. Choi Hong Hi, only those who practice the techniques based on his theories, principles and philosophy are considered to be students of genuine Taekwon-Do. We encourage you to come by and see first hand to understand what our school has to offer. We invite all prospective students to join us for a free workout, women, men and children over 7 are all welcome.
Centerline Martial Arts & Fitness is located at Downtown Walla Walla at 27 West Poplar
