What is Tae Kwon Do?
In Korean tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way" or "method"; so "taekwondo" translated is "the way of the foot and fist" or "the way of kicking and punching".

Taekwondo as a martial art combines combat techniques,  self-defense, exercise, meditation and philosophy. 

What are the benefits of Tae Kwon Do?
Anyone able to exercise can benefit from Taekwondo
The benefits to children are probably the easiest to see and quantify

• Exercise
• Respect
• Confidence
• Self-Control
• Belief system

How do I get started?
Finding the Taekwondo Master to study under in the San Francisco Area
The intial Investment in Martial Arts Equipment is minimal
Membership fees to join a Taekwondo are typical less than $2 a day

From the outside walking into a Matial Arts School can be intimidating, but to the contrary you will find a very respectful growth oriented enviroment. On the off chance you do not experiance this feeling do not quit. Explore other Taekwondo Schools in the Denver area.

Getting my children involved with Tae Kwon Do was one of the best things I have done! They were good students to begin with, but their grades have gotten better, and are much more mature, because of the exercise and training they are receiving.

Good luck with your search!
Patrick