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By nature,
humans have instincts to preserve their own lives and therefore engage
themselves constantly in physical activities either consciously or
unconsciously. Humans cannot live healthily without physical movement
and quick movement is often necessary for self-preservation. In ancient
times, people had no means other than their bare hands and body to
defend themselves; so they developed bare-hand fighting techniques.
Even at the times when arms were developed for defensive or offensive
means, people continued to enjoy these bare-hand fighting techniques
for the purposes of building physical strength as well as competing
with each other. In the early history of the Korean peninsula, three
different tribes enjoyed warrior's martial art contests during ritual
seasons.
In addition to learning traditional Taekwondo, members may practice
competitiveTaekwondo using World Taekwondo Federation (Olympic) rules.
Black belt members may obtain Black belt certification through the
Kukkiwon. Kukkiwon certification is recognized world-wide and is
required for international competitors and referees.
The club is affiliated with USA Taekwondo, the national governing body
for Olympic Taekwondo in the US. Grandmaster Pak is currently a member
of the USAT Board of Directors. He also a past member of a number of
WTF committees. |
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