tae kwon do, karate, martial arts, kids and adults

Welcome to Roshankish Tae Kwon Do!

JUNE 1ST 90 DAY FITNESS CHALLENGE

Starting July 16th Ground work every thursday for kids 10 and up.

Taekwondo is a martial art that in "todays" form of self defense has evolved by combining many different styles of martial arts that existed in Korea over the last 2,000 years and some martial arts styles from countries that surround Korea. Taekwondo incorporates the abrupt linear movements of Karate and the flowing, circular patterns of Kung-fu with native kicking techniques. Over fifty typically Chinese circular hand movements can be identified in modern Taekwondo.(1)A few of the earlier martial arts styles that contributed to Taekwondo are: T'ang-su, Taek Kyon, also known as Subak, Tae Kwon, Kwonpup and Tae Kwonpup. There are also influences from Judo, Karate, and Kung-fu.

Today, The original Five Codes of Human Conduct have been correlated into the so-called Eleven Commandments of modern day Taekwondo, which are:

Respect your parents
Loyalty to your friends
Respect your elders
Never take life unjustly
Loyalty to your school

Why is Taekwondo so popular?
Perhaps because it is so much more than self-defense skills. Joy in executing the motions, belonging and security in it's structure. It is a life-style of physical and mental training proven to develop the complete being - physical and mental, joined by an indomitable spirit. In today's world, the values taught in Martial Arts are a cherished weapon against the negative influences our children face each day. It is the individual Instructors and Students at the classroom level which have given it life above and beyond the promises the style holds.