The literal translation of the word Taekwondo can be broken down to. “tae” meaning to kick with the foot. “kwon” means to punch or strike with the hand. “do” means art or way. Therefore, Taekwondo translates to “the art of kicking and punching.
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean Martial Art that was developed as a means of self defense by combining unarmed combat techniques with sport and exercise. The roots of this art began over 2,000 years ago, developed by the Three Kingdoms of Korea(Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla). It was taught to young men as a means of developing strength, speed, and survival skills. Today, Tae Kwon Do is the world’s most popular martial art, with over 70 million practitioners worldwide. It is practiced in a variety of methods; as a performance art, sport, or even in self defense. It has even gained international recognition as an Olympic Event, governed by the World Tae Kwon Do Federation., Tae Kwon Do has many benefits for all of it’s students, enhancing the body, mind, and soul. Come and Join Our Family in the RGV.
From the introduction of the bow-in protocol, stances, kicks, and punches to ground engagement and stand-up fighting, our students learn self-defense while embracing the essential philosophy of TaeKwonDo;
Expectations & Commitment
A Dobok or uniform will be worn during every student’s training. A student’s first class is an introduction to bow-in protocol, a very important tradition in martial arts. Students will learn various stances used in Tae Kwon Do.
In these schools we teach Tae Kwon DO (Korean martial art) since 1975. We have made an effort during all these years to train students and professionals of high competitive value. The approach that over time has been given to the private education system of these academies in Mcallen, Tx, USA and Reynosa Tamps, Mexico emphasizes the INTEGRAL TRAINING OF STUDENTS, enabling for the above a training program that capitalizes the following 8 aspects:
•HUMILITY •LOYALTY •PERSEVERANCE •SELF-CONTROL
•INDAMABLE SPIRIT •COURTESY •INTEGRITY •CONVICTION.
We strive to give this particular Discipline through a daily mental and physical training program that we have proven to work.
We boast of our graduate students: We fully trust them. We know that when they leave our schools they are ready to contribute in the best way to the development of our community and our Countries. Magallan JI Do Kwan Organization.
Established By Architect Professor Sergio Hugo Magallan Flores in 1975, Now under the direction of his sons Hugo Magallan Jr. Luis Magallan and Francisco Magallan, Architect Magallan taught Tae kwon Do to generations of students on the northern border of Tamaulipas, in Nuevo Leon , The Northern Zone of the Mexican Republic and now expanded in the United States through its children in South Texas.
The tradition continues, with a Professional and Talented group of instructors, with a complete curriculum of studies and continuous training, Traditional and Modern.
Our Academies offer much more than just learning to fight, our classes are offered in a family, positive and above all safe environment for personal improvement and the development of character and mettle. With our course you will experience the satisfaction not of winning and defeating others, but of succeeding yourself as you become stronger, happier, more self-confident and healthier.
Our staff, we are very pleased to have the opportunity to introduce you to the Korean martial art where we have proudly been present in our area for the community throughout all these years, "Leadership By Tradition" Magallan Tae Kwon Do USA and Mexico.
Our certified instructors are here to learn about your goals and help you achieve them in a fun, exciting, family-friendly environment.
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