Tae Kwon Do	Hapkido
Tae Kwon Do is one of the world's most commonly practiced martial arts, blending combat techniques, self-defense, sport, exercise, entertainment and philosophy into an obtainable and rewarding study. TaeKwonDo is probably most famous for its employment of kicking techniques, using the leg as the strongest weapon a martial artist has. The five core principals of TaeKwonDo (courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control, indomitable spirit) reflect that TaeKwonDo is as much a mental discipline as a physical one. A TaeKwonDo student can expect to develop improved awareness, confidence, focus, discipline, memory, and respect in addition to the physical benefits of a challenging and balanced workout. TaeKwonDo focuses on your development and growth making it a good match for men and women of all ages. Pak's Academy even has a Tiger Tots program providing TaeKwonDo instruction to children as young as 4 years old.	Hapkido is a discipline of coordination, a way of strengthening the mind and body, of fusing the individuals physical and mental powers so that he or she will emerge as a more fully integrated human being. The word in fact means; Method or Way (DO) for the coordination Harmony (HAP) of mental Energy or spirit (KI). One should always try to avoid violence, but if someone grabs you, attempts to strike you, or physically assaults you in any way, it has escalated beyond words, and you are left with the only option which is to defend. The Korean Art of Self Defense, Hapkido is considered a "soft" style of Martial Art, as opposed to "hard" styles that practice the use of force against force, making the outcome a simple matter of size and strength. The Hapkido practitioner diverts or suppresses an attacker's flow of energy peacefully, this diversion allows him to use the attackers power against himself leading to the attackers defeat. Through the use of pressure on certain skeletal joints and pressure points, very little strength is needed to overcome an opponent. Hap Ki Do not only redirects the attack, but turns it back against the attacker and follows through with offensive techniques which may control his violence or render him incapable of further antagonistic actions. The Hapkido practitioner is in complete control of the confrontation defusing the aggression without the need for uncontrolled damage as seen in many "hard" styles. Hap Ki Do provides complete physical conditioning which improves balance, posture, flexibility, timing, quickness, muscle tone, joint strength and most importantly, confidence through physical and mental discipline.