Taekwondo.....A way of life.  What exactly is the meaning of Taekwondo?

To put it simply Taekwondo is a version of unarmed combat designed for the purpose of self defense.  It is more than just that, however.

It is the scientific use of the body in the method of self defense; a body that has gained the ultimate use of its facilities through intensive physical and mental training.

It is a martial art that has no equal in either power or technique.  Though it is a martial art, its discipline, technique, and mental training are the mortar for building a strong sense of justice, fortitude, humility and resolve.  It is this mental conditioning that separates the true practitioner from the sensationalist content with mastering only the fighting aspects of the art.

Translated literally, "tae" stands for jumping or flying, to kick or smash with the foot. "Kwon" denotes the fist- chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist.  "Do" means an art or way- the right way built and paved by the sages of the past.

Taekwondo definately enables the weak to possess a fine weapon together with a confidence to defend him or herself and defeat the opponent as well.