The principes of Taekwondo techniques are based on the design of the human body. For power the body develops the larger, powerful muscles of the torso. The speed of the techniques comes from the fast, agile muscles of the arms and legs.

This does not come naturally for many people, but self-confidence can be developed over a period of time. Through Taekwondo, as students accomplish new goals, their confidence level increases.

When the speed and power developed through taekwondo is used in a self-defence situation against the vulnerable parts of an attacker's body, the result can be incredible. Taekwondo allows a student to emphasize their natural physical strenghts, such as power in the legs, while learning a method of self-defence efficient against a much larger opponent.

Tae is to kick, jump or strike with the foot, kwon denotes fist or strike with the hand, Do is the way or the art. Together they become Taekwondo the art of kicking and punching, using barefoot and hands as weapons.

Taekwondo is a combination of combat techniques, self-defence, sport, exercise, entertainment and philosophy.