Taekwondo is known for its emphasis on high kicking and fast hand techniques, which distinguishes it from other popular martial arts and combat sports such as karate. However, the World Taekwondo Federation believes that because the leg is the longest and strongest limb a martial artist has, kicks therefore have the greatest potential to execute powerful strikes with the least chance of retaliation.
Taekwondo as a martial art is popular with people of both genders and of many ages. Physically, taekwondo develops strength, speed, balance, flexibility, and stamina. An example of the union of mental and physical discipline is the breaking of wooden boards, bricks, or tiles, which requires both physical mastery of the technique and mental concentration to focus one's power.
Although each taekwondo club or school is different, a student at Life Quest typically takes part in most or all of the following:
At Life Quest, Taekwondo is a unified class for the whole family — parents and kids train together on the same mat. We structure the session so every age works at the right level while sharing the same core curriculum: forms, kicks, sparring drills, self-defense and conditioning. Our goal is to partner with families so the values of respect, confidence and integrity carry over from the dojang into everyday life.