Combining Physical Activitiy with Mental Strengthening
Although there are differnt styles of Tae Kwon Do, the same adherence to the 5 tenets of Tae Kwon Do is encouraged by all taekwondo schools around the world:
- Courtesy
- Integrity
- Perseverance
- Self-Control
- Indomitable Spirit
Taekwondo programmes promote motor skill development, physical fitness, discipline, respect, self-defense, building confidence, with the overall goal of having fun as you work hard!
Taekwondo combines the physical activity of sparring and kicking together with learning "patterns" (Poomsae in Korean). There are 8 "colour belt" patterns and 9 "black belt" patterns, so even those who achieve their first level of black belt still have a lifetime of learning ahead of them if they wish to continue in the sport.
Progressing through Tae Kwon Do belt levels is fun and challenging for any age group. Starting at white belt and progressing onwards towards a First Dan black belt and beyond is a wonderful goal which keeps the martial artist interested and focused on their goal.
Champion Taekwondo Penticton follows the World Taekwondo Federation style. Another style practiced by many taekwondo schools around the world is governed by the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF). The overall idea is the same, but the patterns and styles of sparring do differ.