Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art, characterized by its fast, high, and spinning kicks. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. There are multiple interpretations of the name Tae Kwon Do that can be translated as Tae (strike with foot), Kwon (strike with hand), and Do (the art or way). All together, Tae Kwon Do means: “The Art of Kicking and Punching” or “The Art of Unarmed Combat”. In addition to its 5 tenets of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit, the sport requires 3 physical skills:

1. Poomsae (품새) are patterns that demonstrate a range of kicking, punching and blocking techniques.
2. Kyorugi (겨루기) involves the kind of sparring seen in the Olympics.
3. Gyeokpa (격파) is the art of breaking wooden boards.
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Tae Kwon Do is primarily a fighting art that uses most parts of the body for defensive and offensive moves. Techniques consist of many different moves practiced and joined together for maximum efficiency in fighting. These different moves include: basic stances, kicking, punching, striking, blocking and combinations of these moves form prearranged attacks and counter attacks. Some of the moves are to develop basic speed and coordination, and others apply to actual fighting

Tae Kwon Do teaches self defense as well as improves self confidence, discipline, coordination, and physical and mental capabilities. Through Tae Kwon Do, our students learn to become leaders, not followers, and they develop the ”yes, I can” attitude when facing daily challenges at home, school or work. The Illinois Valley YMCA’s Tae Kwon Do is a branch school of the Won Jung Martial Arts Association of Rockford. Lead by Tae Kwon Do Instructor, Amber Sessler.

Age & Level Details: White, Yellow belts & children 6-12 , Purple belt and above & children and all ranks of Adults 13 and up.

TO REGISTER CONTACT: Tae Kwon Do Instructor [email protected]

Tae Kwon Do Flyer
Tae Kwon Do Instruction Booklet