Taekwondo is a form of martial art that has been developed in Korea for over 20 centuries and has grown into a popular international martial art as well as a sport. The term Taekwondo means art of hands and feet. Taekwondo combines sharp, strong, angular strikes in free flowing circular movements with its trademark kicking techniques to form a complete system of self-defense and individual improvement.

Jidokwan is the name of one of the seven major Taekwondo schools which exist in Korea today. The Korean word Jidokwan is derived from Ji meaning wisdom, do meaning way of or art of and kwan meaning school. Translated, this becomes School of Wisdom. Eum Yang school is affiliated with the Korea Taekwondo Association and World Taekwondo Federation, (WTF) KUKKIWON and Taekwondo Australia.

Hapkido is another popular Korean martial art. Hapkido means the art of harmony and power. Hapkidoists are taught to meet an attack, turn it back against the aggressor and follow through with offensive methods. Methods include blocks, joint twists, locks and throws, kicks and strikes, punches and pressure points. Weaponry is also taught. Long stick, short stick, walking cane, sword, knife and fan are used. Emphasis is placed on self-control as this element becomes crucial in situations requiring self-defense. Hapkido is a complete all-round system of martial art.