Wednesday. December 26, 1990 - North Shore News - 15

NEWS photos Cindy Goodman

ORIGINALLY KNOWN as tae kwon or ‘‘foot fighting,”” tae kwon do moves such as kick-
ing, jumping, stepping and ‘‘flying of the feet’' are techniques that make this Olympic
sport a tough, physical discipline. Modern-day tae kwon do includes the addition of such
hand techniques as punching, striking or beating of the hands. Classes are available
through the North Vancouver Recreation Commission for kids aged si, to 12. Adult
classes are also available for anyone 13 years and older. Ralph Gossling (left) gives a
swift kick while instructor Darren Clarke (above) talks to two students. Sally Wong (top
left) goes through her paces of push ups and stretches at her tae kwon do class at the
Seylynn Hall. On her toes, Shara Raht winds up for a kick (top right). Learned by both
sexes, tae kwon do is often touted as a means of self defence for women.