Martial Arts, Confucianism and Taoism Tae Kwo

 
 
 
 
Martial Arts, Confucianism and Taoism

Tae Kwon Do is a marital art form that integrates the body, mind, and spirit (Benko, 1). Integral to the practice of this martial art form is mastery of the emotions and the intellect, which both follow upon mastery of the body and the physical aspects of the art form. According to Grand Master James Benko, (1), the notion that tae Kwon Do was created for the destruction of one man by another is false; in fact, this particular martial art system combines skills needed for self-defense with the development of ki or a total human being capable of meeting and overcoming any challenge (physical, emotional or psychological) with calm and success. Benko (1) states that Tae Kwon Do "bring


     
 
 
 
    

 

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