Taekwondo was founded in 1955 by Korean General Choi Hong Hi, since then many changes have been implemented to develop Taekwondo into both, a formidable form of self defence, and Martial Art.

Taekwondo was introduced into the UK in 1967 by Master Rhe Ki Ha, today many groups operate their own organisations as the popularity of Taekwondo increases.

Taekwondo is a modern adaptation of an ancient form of unarmed combat, practised for centuries in the Orient. It was perfected in its present form in Korea.

Translated from Korean, Tae Kwon-Do literally means -

"TAE" To jump, kick, or smash with the foot.

"KWON" A Fist - to punch or destroy with the hand or fist

"DO" Is an art, way or method.

Taekwondo indicates the technique of unarmed combat for self defence, involving the skilled application of punches, kick, blocks, dodges, inception with the hands, arms and feet, with the primary objective being the rapid destruction of the opponent.

To the Korean people, Taekwondo is more than the mere use of skilled movements. It also implies a way of thinking and lifestyle, particularly in instilling a concept and spirit of strict, imposed discipline and an ideal of noble moral re-arrangement.

In these days of violence and intimidation which seems to plague our society, Taekwondo enables the intended victim to possess an excellent weapon to defend themselves and defeat their opponent as well. When wrongly applied it can be a lethal weapon.