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Martial
Arts Boca Raton
The focus of our martial arts schools in Boca
Raton, FL and Coral Springs, FL is on physical fitness,
character development and self defense rather than fighting. Our
overarching goal is in building our student's self-esteem.
If
you are looking for a karate school, then you should look at
Tae Kwon Do, the Korean version of karate. As soon as you become
a martial arts student, you join a community that works together
toward improved physical strength and stamina, better focus
and concentration, greater self discipline, competency in self
defense and, most importantly, increased self confidence. For
us at Park's Tae Kwon Do Federation, the practice of martial
arts means respecting each other, encouraging and supporting
each other and celebrating each other’s successes. These values
are especially important in working with children and
families -- the primary focus of our martial arts schools in
Boca Raton.
"Master
Park's classes have really given our kids confidence, but learning Tae Kwon Do
as a family has really made our family a lot closer." - Andrew McClary
i)
“We’ve been
very pleased with the program. Discipline and patience has grown in our child
and we are happy that he is enjoying the Martial Arts program at Parks Tae Kwon Do”
ii)
“We moved
here from the Mid-Atlantic region and was worried about the quality
of training our son would receive in another studio we knew very little about.
However, our concerns were quickly put to rest once we saw the attention he
was receiving from the instructors and even Master Park”
Philosophy of Taekwondo
Written by World Taekwondo Federation
Friday, 14 September 2007
The philosophy of Taekwondo is very special, but what makes it so special? If we learn philosophy from books, we tend to forget it as soon as we leave them, because it is not related to our actual lives. But since Taekwondo is connected with our lives like every movement of ours is, we can never forget its philosophy.
That is, the philosophy is one of actions that can be learned from other actions, and our everyday activities. Taekwondo philosophy represents the principles of the changes and movements in human beings. It also represents the principles of our lives, since life consists of our movements. Therefore, we can say Taekwondo is a philosophy in itself. We can understand the philosophy of Taekwondo by doing Taekwondo, and this understanding should lead to better understanding and enhancement of our life. The principles of Taekwondo can be explained in several ways but here we will explain it simply with the principle of "Sam Jae" [Three Elements] and that of "Eum" [the Negative or Darkness] and "Yang" [the Positive or the Brightness]. "Sam Jae" refers to "Cheon" [the Heaven], "Ji" [the Earth], and "In" [the Man] and the principles concerning them. In oriental countries, it has been recognized as the central principle that explains the changes of everything in the world. "Sam Jae" and the changes of "Eum" and "Yang" constitute the "Eight Trigrams for Divination" in the "Book of Changes." The principle of Sam Jae has been emphasized in oriental countries, especially in Korea. If you understand Taekwondo's principle, you could understand all the skills and spiritual depth of Taekwondo. The principle of Eum and Yang has also been emphasized in oriental countries as the central principle of life. It maintains that everything has an opposite side. This principle explains various forms of changes, but it comes from "Taegeuk" [the Great Absolute], which represents the ultimate claim that Eum and Yang was the one and the same thing. If we understand Taekwondo according to this principle, we will find a solution, and by continuously changing skills, we will never get stuck, in any situation. After we understand these philosophical principles of Taekwondo, we can find proper ways to understand and develop our lives.
The principle of Sam Jae has been emphasized in oriental countries, especially in Korea. If you understand Taekwondo's principle, you could understand all the skills and spiritual depth of Taekwondo. The principle of Eum and Yang has also been emphasized in oriental countries as the central principle of life. It maintains that everything has an opposite side. This principle explains various forms of changes, but it comes from "Taegeuk" [the Great Absolute], which represents the ultimate claim that Eum and Yang was the one and the same thing. If we understand Taekwondo according to this principle, we will find a solution, and by continuously changing skills, we will never get stuck, in any situation. After we understand these philosophical principles of Taekwondo, we can find proper ways to understand and develop our lives.