WT Taekwon-Do is a modern Korean martial art known for dynamic kicking, fast footwork, Olympic-style sparring, discipline, and athletic development. Training emphasizes poomsae, kicking combinations, movement, timing, distance, flexibility, speed, self-defense, and controlled sparring. Students develop reliable skills through structured drills, progressive technical requirements, and disciplined practice guided by traditional etiquette and modern safety standards.
WT Taekwon-Do provides a clear path for students seeking fitness, confidence, competition, and personal growth through martial arts. Practitioners develop coordination, balance, speed, flexibility, focus, perseverance, and a strong sense of respect and discipline inside and outside the training environment.
What is WT Taekwon-Do?
WT Taekwon-Do is the style of Taekwon-Do governed by World Taekwondo and practiced at the Olympic Games. It is famous for fast, high and spinning kicks.
Training includes poomsae (forms), kyorugi (sparring) and basic techniques, with an emphasis on speed and agility.
History and lineage
World Taekwondo (formerly the World Taekwondo Federation) was founded in 1973, with the Kukkiwon in Seoul serving as the world headquarters for training and ranks.
Taekwondo became an official Olympic sport at the Sydney 2000 Games.
What a class looks like
Class includes warm-ups and flexibility work, kicking drills, poomsae practice and, for students who want it, controlled sparring with protective equipment.
Who it's for
WT Taekwon-Do is great for people who want a high-energy workout, improved flexibility and coordination, and for those interested in competition.
FAQ
Is WT Taekwon-Do an Olympic sport?
Yes, WT Taekwon-Do has been an official Olympic sport since the 2000 Games in Sydney.
Do I have to spar?
No, sparring is introduced gradually and you can focus on forms and technique if you prefer.
