Master Ryu is a living example of the rewards to be gained through Tae Kwon Do. After more than 30 years of consistent training, he holds many degrees for different forms of martial arts. He is recognized internationally for his accomplishments and commitment to providing excellent martial arts instruction. His knowledge and philosophy have truly touched the lives of many and he continually strives to help those in need, whether physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. Click on this cell, type the text and press Enter to update the character count. Tae Kwon Do is a form of ancient martial art that originated from Korea. It uses a holistic approach through the integrated training of both mind and body in order to improve the quality of life of individuals regardless of their age and ability. It represents the whole person approach: Tae Kwon represents the "Body Part" and Do represents the "Mental Part". more... See more text