Welcome
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art and national sport, which requires the use of only hands and feet, without weapons. The main goal of Tae Kwon-Do is to achieve total mind and body control.Literally translated, "Tae kwon do" means "The Way of the Foot and Hand". Tae Kwon Do recently became included as an Olympic Sport at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Red Phoenix Tae Kwon Do focuses on improving students’ coordination, flexibility, and balance, while developing confidence, self-discipline, and self-esteem through traditional Tae Kwon Do training. Although fighting is an important part of Tae Kwon Do, it is not our primary focus. For those students who desire additional fighting training, special sparring classes are scheduled according to age group on Friday evenings.
Red Phoenix Tae Kwon Do follows the guidelines set out by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF). The WTF guidelines are also followed in major national and international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
There are only three circumstances under which Red Phoenix Tae Kwon Do students are allowed to perform Tae Kwon Do:
- under the supervision of a Black Belt,
- for practice, cautiously at home (with your parent’s permission, if relevant), or
- for self-defense. "Self Defense" means the necessary maneuvers to maintain your personal safety or the safety of others as required, due to circumstances beyond your control. You are always expected to do everything you can to avoid the use of Tae Kwon Do defense. We always stress that the best self-defense if to avoid the problem or run away. We ask that our students’ family and friends take an active role in encouraging students to abide by these rules.
Tenets of Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do Oath
