General Description

Taekwondo (also known as Tae Kwon Do) is the art of self-defense that originated in Korea. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. The name was selected for its appropriate description of the art: Tae (foot), Kwon (hand), Do (art). The aim of taekwondo is to land as many kicks and blows as possible on your opponent in the allowed target areas. A taekwondo contest comprises three rounds with a two-minute break between each round, and the contest area is a 10m square mat.

Aim

General aims of taekwondo are respect, honesty, humility, perseverance, and self-control. Taekwondo strengthens both mind and body. The Rigzhung Taekwondo Club focuses on these aims.

Objectives

• Maintain a healthy body
• Master taekwondo kick techniques
• Promote awareness of self-defense techniques
• Follow the protocols of taekwondo

Mission

To inspire students of all ages and backgrounds to achieve greatness in their lives through self-belief, ability, and physical fitness.

Membership Criteria

Open to all first-year students who have an interest in taekwondo. Currently, there are 17 members in total. The club functions smoothly and plans to conduct tournaments every three years among different colleges. Participation in Trongsa and school tournaments was planned last year but disrupted due to Covid-19.