Taekwon-Do

is a Korean martial art characterized by punching and kicking techniques, with emphasis on head-height kicks, spinning jump kicks, and fast kicking techniques. The literal translation for tae kwon do is "kicking", "punching", and "the art or way of". A type of martial art in which one attacks or defends with hands & feet. The intense physical training undertaken in Taekwon-Do is purposeful and fosters strength of mind through mental armament. Taekwon-Do is a descentant of Japanese Karate.