For many people, the idea of learning Taekwondo means learning how to fight and defend oneself against physical attack. However, physical achievements represent only one of the many benefits of Taekwondo training.
Master instructor Sunny Fong, a 4th Degree Black Belt certified internationally by Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters in Korea) believes that the practice of Taekwondo is a life journey. He says,
“Everything you learn in taekwondo is very useful in this competitive world."
To be successful in Taekwondo training, you need to:
Because of Master Fong's background as a proficient Chinese martial artist and Tai Chi Chuan practitioner, he teaches Taekwondo as a complete system. Training involves breathing techniques, conditioning exercises, target and speed training. Basic, intermediate, and advanced blocking, kicking, and punching, step-sparring, breaking, poomse, weapons, and self-defense techniques are taught according to the skill level and ages of the students.
Master Fong trains students to achieve harmony of mind, body, and spirit with the goal of realizing one's mental and physical potential and gaining appreciation of life and friendship.