Photos| Taekwondo: School kids learn the art of self-defence

A Taekwondo student practices at Shanti Niketan Park in New Delhi. For many taekwondo is an art that implies a way of thinking and life. Considered one of the most effective means in developing and enhancing perpetual emotional and psychological characteristics in younger generation, experts from the field have often come forward saying it teaches self-care and discipline which becomes extremely beneficial for the students in the future. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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A Taekwondo student practices at Shanti Niketan Park in New Delhi. For many taekwondo is an art that implies a way of thinking and life. Considered one of the most effective means in developing and enhancing perpetual emotional and psychological characteristics in younger generation, experts from the field have often come forward saying it teaches self-care and discipline which becomes extremely beneficial for the students in the future. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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A trainee Sandeep Sagar (L), helps a student get his flying kick down pat at Shanti Niketan Park. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Every movement in the Taekwondo is scientifically designed for a specific purpose with the motive of developing in the student a belief that success is possible for anyone. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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It was first made popular by the Republic of Korea Armed Forces led by Genral Choi, who termed the martial art form as ‘Taekwondo’ (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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A taekwondo instructor demonstrates a move as children look on near Mandir Marg in Delhi. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Various colours of belts signify the maturity and proficiency in taekwondo with white signifying a ‘beginner’ level. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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In India Taekwondo was introduced by Grand Master Jimmy R. Jagtiani. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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More than building power or strength, the core values of taekwondo lie in moral austerities and obtaining a high level of reaction force, concentration and equilibrium. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)