The philosophical values and the goals of Taekwon-Do are firmly rooted in the traditional Oriental moral culture. On the technical side, defensive and offensive tactics are based on scientific principles, particularly Newton's Physics, which explains how to generate maximum force by increasing speed and mass during the execution of a movement.

Wanting to share the results of his philosophical reflections and his technical experiments, General Choi formulated and wrote unique reference books, the Encyclopedia of Taekwon-Do. In its fifteen volumes, he explained in detail the rules and practices of this art.

Always striving for excellence, General Choi presented Taekwon-Do as in a state of continuous evolution, open to changes that would improve its effectiveness. He wrote that anyone who believes he has fully discharged his duty will soon perish. Likewise, any undertaking that is perceived to have reached its objectives is likely to lose momentum, stagnate, and die.

Since the beginning, Taekwon-Do has never stopped evolving, driven by the strong will and a lot of hard work by its Founder. The ITF Masters and technical directors today also recognize the need to evolve and they are equally passionate about the future of the organization.

KOTKD is affiliated with the International Taekwon-do Federation ( www.tkd-itf.org ) and the ITF USA ( www.itf-usa.org ). The ITF is the international governing body while the ITF USA is the domestic. All taekwon-do techniques taught at KOTKD are consistent with the teachings of the founder – Gen. Choi Hong Hi , the ITF & ITF USA. Rankings attained at KOTKD will be recognized and accepted at all ITF affiliated schools throughout the world.