D. A. Yun's

Tae Kwon Do

Tae Kwon Do is the art of empty-handed self-defense that developed in Korea over the last 2,000 years. "Tae" means foot technique; "Kwon" means hand techniques, and "Do" means discipline or way.

Just as the personality, character and expertise of a teacher informs his students, the character and culture of Korea are to be found in Tae Kwon Do. In a word, it is education.

From the time of Tan-Gun, founding father of the Korean nation (2,333 B.C.), Korean people have been guided by the principle of "Benefits to all Mankind." Thus, Tae Kwon Do developed not only as an effective fighting discipline, but also as a moral, spiritual and upright way of life.

In 540 A.D., Korean Hwarang "Flower of Youth" knights systematized "Taek Kyon," an early form of Tae Kwon Do, for their own physical and spiritual training.

Korea developed its own phonetic alphabet (Han-Kul) and system of moveable metal type (Kyemi) in the 15th Century. The result was that Korea led the world in publishing educational material for public use. Thus, the text books on the principles, postures and techniques of Tae Kwon Do were in print as early as 1790.

Korean Masters adopted the name "Tae Kwon Do in 1955. Since then, they have taken their art to more than 125 nations around the world.

All students must adhere to the class etiquette and protocol, the Tenets of Tae Kwon Do, as well as the Student Oath. Children must adhere to the Children's Home Rules.

Grand Master Yun Dukan

Yun Dukan being honored by General Choi Hong Hi, founder of Tae Kwon Do