Originating from Korea, Tae Kwon Do is one of the fastest spreading traditional Martial Arts in the world.  Similar in some ways to Karate, Tae Kwon Do uses different punching and dynamic kicking techniques as its main discipline. 

Tae Kwon Do as a sport can be very effective for those training for a number of different but equally important reasons.  Becoming physically fitter is one of the main reasons.  Learning basic self defense is another.  A lot of people ranging in various age groups become more self confident within themselves after learning Tae Kwon Do.  Self Esteem and self respect grow in these people and within them, it is clearly visible.