What is the meaning of Tae Kwon Do?

To put it simply, Tae Kwon Do is a version of an ancient form of unarmed combat practiced for many years in the Orient. Translated from Korean. Tae literally means to jump, kick, or smash with the foot. Kwon denotes a fist-chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. Do means art or way or method.

Thus taken collectively, Tae Kwon Do indicates the technique of unarmed combat for self defense, involving the skilled applications of punches, flying kicks, blocks, dodges, and interceptions with the hands, arms and feet to the rapid destruction of the opponent.

What is Hap Ki Do?

Hap ki do literally translated means coordination, power, and way. Hap literally means coordination; Ki denotes the essence of power; Do means way or method. Thus Hap Ki Do is the art of coordinated power. Hap Ki Do not only incorporates the kicking techniques of Tae Kwon Do, it encompasses every facet of the human body.