TAEKWON-DO

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP85-00375R000400020034-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 8, 2001
• Sequence Number: 34
• Content Type: SUMMARY

Approved For Release 2002/01/08 : CIA-RDP85-00375R000400020034-0
Taekwon-do is the Korean martial art of self defense. It is not
Karate. Karate is the Japanese world (properly Karate-do) which means the
same thing. It was developed in antiquity by peasants, monks and other
humble folk to protect their lives and property against the ruling
classes who denied them conventional weapons. The ruling classes had
found that it is much easier to oppress those who cannot defend themselves.
That is still true today. Literally translated, Taekwon-do means the
art of open hand and foot fighting. The class offered as a program by the
EAA is tau ht dail during posted hours. The Chief Instructor is 4th Degree
STATINTL Black Belt
--Students of all ranks are accepted.
--Classes run continuously the year round.
--Uniforms are not required for the initial classes, but may be
purchased through the club for a reasonable fee.
--Students may be tested for promotion after periods of training
no less than 24 hours (16 classes).
--Testing fees of $10 are payable to the Testing Authority and
include rank belt when applicable.
--In Taekwon-do the principal instructor is addressed as Sahbum
(Sah boom).
--All other Black Belt instructors or aides are addressed as Mr.,
Mrs., or Ms.
--No smoking, chewing of gum, candy, etc. is allowed in the Do-chang
(training hall) before, after or during class.
--Guests are welcome.
Approved For Release 2002/01/08 : CIA-RDP85-00375R000400020034-0