The Name taekwondo means simply
"THE WAY OF THE FOOT AND FIST" Taekwondo is what is termed as a hard or external
style of Martial Art. This adjective is used to describe the muscular force
used in the development of its techniques and it is therefore quite dissimilar
from the softer Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido. These respond to rather
than originate attacks and use the opponent's strength against him. Taekwondo
is, however, more than just a collection of military techniques; it is also
a form of Mental training.
