Traditional Taekwondo is aimed at improving hand-to-hand combat abilities. The main focus in traditional Taekwondo is improving self-defence, as it aims to prepare the individual to defend themselves in the most efficient ways in real life scenarios. Traditionl Taekwondo involves striking with kicks, punches, knees and elbows.

Olympic-style Taekwondo emphasizes on fast and precise striking within a limited set of rules, and the main goal is to prepare you to win points and matches in tournaments. Main areas of focus involve utilisation of high level of technique, speed and coordination of the moves, kicks to the torso and head of the opponent, and punches to the torso.