ITF Taekwon-Do

Martial arts, fitness training, taekwon-do, brighton taekwondo website What is Taekwon-Do? Taekwon-Do is a modern art of self defence developed in 1955 in Korea. The father and founder of Taekwon-Do, General Choi Hong Hi, researched other martial arts and used principals of modern science to design techniques which have maximum power and effectiveness. Taekwon-Do has grown in popularity and today is taught in nearly every country in the world. It is greatly renowned for its spectacular and dynamic kicking techniques. However there are over 3000 techniques using both legs and arms and also includes basic grappling and throwing moves. The range of techniques caters for all types of situations, including defending against more than one opponent and against weapons.Who can learn Taekwon-Do? Taekwon-Do is for anyone wishing to learn it, no matter what age you are. You can benefit from Taekwon-Do if you are male or female, young or old, whatever your build or fitness level.Adults and Teens Program. As well as learning to defend yourself there are many other benefits: You will develop total fitness—strength, endurance, improve coordination and flexibility. Due to the nature of the Taekwon-Do techniques, your body will develop the ability to perform fast and powerful movements. The art helps you to develop a good physique by promoting the loss of excess weight and developing muscle definition. Through training you will learn self discipline, gain self confidence and develop a positive mental attitude, which will naturally extend into your personal private, work and social life and improve your quality of life.