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Welcome to the Clemson Tae Kwon Do Club |
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 Welcome to the new Clemson University Tae Kwon Do homepage. The
Clemson University Tae Kwon Do Club has a long history at Clemson University.
The club was established in 1967 by Master Billy
Hong and has been supported by students for over 30 years.
Tae Kwon
Do originated in Korea over 2,000 years ago. "Tae" means to kick or smash with
the foot; "Kwon" means to strike with the hand or fist; "Do" means the Way.
Taking the three characters together, Tae Kwon Do means "the Way of Kicking and
Punching". Tae Kwon Do combines powerful kicks and strikes with skills of
blocking, dodging, foot sweeps, and joint locks to form a very effective style
of self-defense.
The purpose of the club is to offer university students
an opportunity to receive traditional training in the Korean art of
self-defense. As a student in the club you will derive many benefits from your
training both mentally and physically. Physically, Tae Kwon Do will help you
control your weight, tone your body, and improve your cardiovascular and
respiratory systems. Your body will have more energy, and your physical
strength, flexibility and coordination will improve as well. Tae Kwon Do will
also help you maintain good mental health by giving you a positive way of
releasing everyday stress and tension. You can release some of that pent up
hostility and frustration in a morally acceptable and productive manner. The end
result is a healthier mind along with a healthier body.
At the end of each semester a rank advancement test will be given. If you have
trained regularly you are encouraged to take this technical exam. Upon
satisfactory completion of the promotion test you will receive your belt and
certificate. All certification will be issued by the Mauldin Tae Kwon Do
Academy. Black Belt certification will be issued by Kukkiwon, (World Tae Kwon Do
Federation).
Since the Clemson University Tae Kwon Do Club is affiliated
with the Huggins Tae Kwon Do
Academy, club members are welcome to attend classes at the Mauldin location,
at no additional cost during the fall and spring semesters.
To contact
us:
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