Taekwondo is well renowned for its multitude of kicks from the very basic to the more advanced jumping and spinning techniques. What is not as well known, is that Taekwondo also includes many hand techniques, locks and throws. Mu Yeh Taekwondo also incorporates an extensive self-defence system, dealing with such things as schoolyard bullying to more street-wise and weapons defence. Taekwondo has been found, not only to increase one's ability in self-defence, but to also improve one's self-confidence, self-discipline, self-esteem, physical fitness, and general good health. Taekwondo also teaches the importance of responsibility, respect, humility and honesty as a means to achieve harmony within. Respect can never be over stressed because it is respect that builds a person, repecting both others and ourselves. All serious Martial Artists should also possess humility. Taekwondo boosts your self-confidence, but this should not convey the false sense of superiority. On the contrary, the student should be humble and considerate.

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Originating from Korea, Taekwondo has a heritage dating back some 2000 years, as evidence found in ancient Korean temples shows. It has developed over that time into the comprehensive Martial Art, Self-Defence system and modern Olympic Sport of what we see today. The word 'Taekwondo' itself can be broken down into; TAE = foot, KWON = fist, and DO = art. The translation of Taekwondo is 'the way of the hand and the foot'.The word 'Do' implies the philosophical approach to a way of life. Taekwondo retains a traditional martial arts style while teaching modern sporting practices.

Today, Taekwondo is practised by over 60 million people in 179 countries throughout the world. Statistics show that Taekwondo is the 2nd most participated sport in the world after soccer. Taekwondo was first introduced in Australia in 1965. In Australia today there are over 1000 schools with a total of 120,000 students.