Taekwondo is a martial art turned modern international sport that has been developed over 20 centuries in Korea. It is a free-fighting combat sport using bare hands and feet to repel an opponent. Taekwondo helps improve health, physical fitness and poise the people who practice it. Taekwondo is not only a martial art for self-defence, but it also enables practitioners to develop remarkable self-confidence. The practice of Taekwondo also encourages an attitude of modesty and promotes self confidence. These virtues of modesty and generosity are part of the discipline of Taekwondo.