Learn the Basics What is Taekwondo? Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that is characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques. The word “Taekwondo” literally means “the way of the hand and foot.” It was developed in Korea during the 1940s and Read more…
Taekwondo, sometimes called Korean Karate, has been traced as far back as 37 BC in carvings and murals. The art of Taekwondo was passed from father to son and from generation to generation. The Korean Taekwondo Association (KTA) was formed in 1965 in Seoul, South Korea, and in May Read more…
Fun fact … The Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo headquarters in South Korea which inevitably influences how we train at Swift Current Christian TKD) renewed their logo in March 2021 to reflect their commitment to world peace. The new Kukkiwon logo has pictograms of Taekwondo movements, embodying the organization’s firm willpower in Read more…
Learning Leadership Skills At Swift Current Christian Taekwondo, students (of ALL ages) are provided with multiple opportunities to develop leadership skills. Leadership skills allow children, in particular, to develop responsibility and the ability to make things happen. These skills instill confidence and help them solve problems creatively, work in a Read more…
INTEGRITY (pronounced “yom-chee” in Korean) is one of the five tenets or principles of Taekwondo. 🖐 Literally, it means “completeness” or “wholeness” – it portrays the idea of consistent character that comes out of a complete, whole heart. ❤️💛💚💙💜 Someone with integrity is not only able to determine the difference Read more…
Well, it’s official! Head Instructor Gary Voysey has received Dojang Coach certification from Taekwondo Canada – the current standard for coaching Taekwondo at a national level.You can be assured that Swift Current Christian TKD students are receiving top-notch training and curriculum! He is one of the very few that hold Read more…
Taekwondo belt promotion in Regina Our new satellite school on March 15th, 2014 saw our very first Tae Kwon Do belt promotions at Regina Christian Tae Kwon Do. Students, under instructor Jessica Byker were put through their paces to earn their 9th and 8th gup belts! Testing candidates worked hard Read more…
A student forwarded this along to me. It has some great tips for novice and intermediate student alike for kicking technique. The key is keeping balance, never extend yourself so you cannot recover, or as beginning ranks sometimes do, fall on the floor. When practicing the round kick, we (students Read more…
SWIFT CURRENT TAE KWON DO TENETS AND MEANINGS COURTESY – smile, respect yourself and others MATHEW 7:12 – SO IN EVERYTHING DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO TO YOU, FOR THIS SUMS UP THE LAW AND THE SPIRIT INTEGRITY – total honesty with yourself and others PROVERBS Read more…