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I found the following on a web site (can't remember which): H.U. Lee Scholarship Foundationhttp://www.huleefoundation.com/
Have you been practicing tae kwon do since third grade? Well, your dedication may actually help pay for your college education. The H.U. Lee Scholarship Foundation was established in 1992 by the American Taekwondo Association to honor its founder, Eternal Grand Master H.U. Lee. According to the foundation's Web site, Lee "was an extraordinary man and visionary who committed his entire life to making the world a better place through education, respect, and philanthropy. He had a love for people, especially children, and through his international Martial Arts organization, he helped make their dreams a reality."
The foundation awards annual varying scholarships to graduating high school seniors accepted for full-time enrollment at an accredited U.S. college or university and who exemplifies the skills of discipline and perseverance as taught through the American Taekwondo Association. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA, a minimum 1100 SAT score or 27 ACT score and submit an essay.
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Do you have to have a coach to compete in sparring at a Tae Kwon Do competition?
No, but it definitely helps. Most competitors at any level of tae kwon do have some coaching before sparring in a competition.
Who are the most famous Olympic Tae Kwon Do medalists?
there arent any
What happens during Tae Kwon Do?
during a tae kwon do sparring match, youll see alot of kicking, blocking and some punching of the hogu, not the face or any other body part.
What kind of tae kwon do bag do you need?
any that can hold your cloths, pads, water, and belt.
What is the Korean languages in Tae Kwon Do?
In Tae Kwon Do, Korean language is commonly used for commands and terminology. Some common Korean words and phrases used in Tae Kwon Do include "dojang" (training hall), "dobok" (uniform), "kyorugi" (sparring), and "baro" (return to starting position). Learning these Korean terms is an important part of training in Tae Kwon Do.
Can you practice Tae Kwon Do when you are old?
Taekwondo is for people of any ages, the difference is the levels of training and the health of the person training it.
Why do you stretch before tae kwon do?
I'm pretty sure it's so you don't pull any muscles or injure yourself by doing a wrong movement.
Is there any training totally specific to Tae Kwon Do?
Not really. The exercises and movements of Tae Kwon Do can be found in many other martial arts and many other sports as well. The reality is that the body's muscles and joints only move in certain ways. All sports and activities follow the same movements and the training of them cross the boundaries of all sports and physical activities.
Why do you say 'sir' a lot in Tae Kwon Do?
One should always show respect to one's teachers and fellow students. It is one of the lessons of any martial art, is to show respect to others.
How many kwans make up the art of Tae Kwon Do?
Original five Kwans:1. Chung Do Kwan2. Song Moo Kwan3. Moo Duk Kwan4. Kwon Bop Bu/Chang Moo Kwan5. Yun Moo Kwan/JidokwanNine Kwans numbered in the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA):#1. Songmookwan#2. Hanmookwan#3. Changmookwan#4. Moodukkwan#5. Odokwan#6. Kangdukwan#7. Jungdokwan#8. Jidokwan#9. Chungdokwan#10. KwanRiKwan (The administrative Kwan)
Is there any martial arts that only use foot strikes?
No, there are not. While many such as Tae Kwon Do and Muy Thai put a great deal of emphasis on the use of the strong leg muscles, none use the foot exclusively.
What stops Muslims from bowing and shaking hands at a Tae Kwon Do class?
Muslims bow just and only for Allah,not for any human.Shaking hand with other is a symbol of promise or givven word,may be that's the reason of stopping them
