Basic Techniques - Provides the foundation. Poomse - Improves balance. One-Step Sparring - Develops judgment of distance. Self-Defense - Provides self-protection. Free Sparring - Applies different techniques to improve reflexes. Breaking Techniques - Builds self confidence. Tae Kwon Do Philosophy - For everyone to improve character, courtesy, better attitude in life, respect, discipline and manners.           Home Page US TKD Academy -- Location | Programs | Instructors | Schedule | Newsletter | Student Info | Rules | Oath | Greetings | Mental Training | Termonolgy Master J.S. Shim About Tae Kwon Do -- What is it? | Benefits | Belt levels | Black Belt levels © 2002 US Tae Kwon Do Academy