While
famous for its wide range of kicks, Taekwondo also emphasizes
breaking power, such as splitting wood and bricks using
only the bare hands and feet. Training involves a variety
of techniques, to include punching, kicking, dodging, jumping,
parrying and blocking. Taekwondo also focuses on sparring
and learning formal patterns of movement called forms.
The
style of Taekwondo supported by the ATA is known as Songahm
Taekwondo, a style specifically developed over 20 years'
time by Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee to make it accessible
to anyone willing to learn, and to truly reflect Taekwondo
and the strength and beauty of its kicking techniques.
