Taekwondo (also written as "tae kwon do", "taekwon-do" or "t'aegwondo") is a modern martial art from Korea that is characterised by its fast, high and spinning kicks. The movements, forms, and techniques used in Taekwon-Do today were defined after World War II. However, it is important to realize that "modern" does not necessarily mean "new." Individual movements and techniques are the result of applying modern-day scientific principles of power and leverage to concepts from traditional Korean martial arts. The origins of Korean martial arts can be traced back to the first century A.D., to the kingdom of Koguryu.	I started my adventure with martial arts in 1990 by studying Taekwondo (WTF).
	For some Karate wasn't enough. Some fighters wanted to taste the buzz of a Full Contact bout but restrained because of the injury risk and the rigid rules. In September 1974, in Los Angeles, the first ever World Championships of Full Contact Karate were hosted. At that time the bouts took place on a standard karate surface. It wasn't until the late 1970's that the sport moved into a boxing ring.  The roots of the sport in Europe were planted in Germany. The World Kickboxing Association was created in 1976 by Howard Hanson, a Shorin Ryu Karate black belt and student of Mike Stone.	I continued training kick-boxing for five years. I have won Junior Master of Poland and Senior Vice Master of Poland titles in semi contact kick-boxing (1990).
	Aikido is a Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba (often referred to by his title 'O Sensei' or 'Great Teacher'). On a purely physical level it is an art involving some throws and joint locks that are derived from jiu-jitsu and some throws and other techniques derived from kenjutsu. Aikido focuses not on punching or kicking opponents, but rather on using their own energy to gain control of them or to throw them away from you. It is not a static art, but places great emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement. Upon closer examination, practitioners will find from Aikido what they are looking for, whether it is applicable  self-defence technique, spiritual enlightenment, physical health or peace of mind.	I finished studying martial arts ending up in aikido under Ryszard Hofmann (4 DAN) in Aikikai Aikido Center in Warsaw.

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