Tae Kwon Do can be practiced by women, men and children. The system is devised in such a way that beginners start with basic techniques and stances, and build up to higher levels of endurance, speed, strength, intensity, and flexibility.

General Choi Hong Hi, considered the father of the system of Tae Kwon Do that we practice and study at Makoto-Do, was born on November 9th, 1918 and left this planet on June 15, 2002, at the age of 83. 

General Choi presented Tenets and a Pledge for students to follow and incorporate into their lives. These Tenets or Aims to Achieve are: Courtesy, Integrity, (Modesty), Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit.  Both the Tenets and the Pledge remain a vital part of our training today.

We practice the same Forms (hyungs), called Chang Hun   or Chon Ji, as presented in General Choi’s encyclopedia. Chang Hun is said to translate to Blue Cottage, General Choi's penname. There are 24 forms to correspond to the  24 hours in each day. These forms were named after significant people and events in Korean history. People like General Choi who went above and beyond their duties to protect and serve their Country and preserve it’s culture. Korean Terminology is also an aspect of our training.

Ms. Donnelly and her daughter Erica had the opportunity to test under Grand Master Scott L. Kopperud of Canada and Master Norman L. McLinden. Grand Master Kopperud has developed a set of forms and one-step sparring patterns which incorporate movements from both the world and international Tae Know Do styles.