Barnet, Cheshunt & Enfield Tae Kwon-Do
Tae Kwon-Do is an ancient form of unarmed combat practiced for many centuries in the orient. It became perfected in its present form in Korea.
TAE - means to jump, kick or smash with the foot.Tae Kwon-Do is a great way to get fit - not only will you benefit from working to a fitness regime which matches you, but you will also learn self defence.
"But I'm too old"
There is no age limit for Tae Kwon-Do. We have members from four to 74 years old.
"I'm unfit"
All the more reason to join, we build beginners fitness up gradually depending on age and ability, and you'll be surprised how much fitter you'll be after just six months.
"I'm shy"
Tae Kwon-Do builds confidence, beginners classes are structured so that no-one feels embarrassed, or incapable, all beginners are together, where possible.
"I wish I had a friend to join with"
How many other single people are thinking the same thing - 70% join on their own, & go on to make new friends through Tae Kwon Do. We are not only a martial arts club, we hold many social events throughout the year.
Tae Kwon-Do was inaugurated in South Korea on April 11 1955 following extensive research and development by the founder Major General Choi Hong Hi, 9th Degree Black Belt.
Tae Kwon-Do was introduced into the United Kingdom in 1967.
In August 1983 it was decided to form an organisation that would be run by a democratic committee without direct influence from either of the two Korean based world bodies. Hence the Tae Kwon-Do Association of Great Britain (T.A.G.B.) was born.
On the 21st of April 1988, a new governing body for Tae Kwon-Do was formed called the British Tae Kwon-Do Council (B.T.C.). This now incorporates 11 different organisations and is the only body for Tae Kwon-Do recognised by the United Kingdom Sports Council. The T.A.G.B. is a founder member and is also at present the largest organisation in the B.T.C. with currently over 20,000 members.
The T.A.G.B. is a member of the Tae Kwon-Do International. Tae Kwon-Do International is a worldwide body with representation in every continent of the globe. Tae Kwon-Do International was inaugurated on November 13th 1993 at a meeting held in England, and attended by Tae Kwon-Do practitioners from all over the world