TaeKwondo

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art and Olympic sport. 

Its name includes three elements:

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1:  Tae= Kicking

2:  Kwon= Punching

3:  Do= The way

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Together, they characterise the basic features of Tae Kwon Do: Powerful kicks and punches.  The word “Do” indicates that Tae Kwon Do is not just a way of fighting; it is a way of tuning one’s mind, body and discipline for training. 

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The martial art of Tae Kwon Do evolved in Korea over the course of many centuries.  Since ancient times it has been regarded as either a deadly means of fighting or as a graceful and exciting sport. 

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In modern times both aspects are prevalent: many people now study Tae Kwon Do to improve their health and learn how to defend themselves.  For others it is an exciting and enjoyable sport, with the possibility of entering international competitions.

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Tae Kwon Do as an Olympic Sport

In 1973 the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do took a step forward from all the other martial arts, as it became an Olympic sport in its own right. The only other martial art that is an Olympic sport is the Japanese art of Judo.

Tae Kwon Do is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts and today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation and stands among the official games of the Olympics.

Tae Kwon Do has been around for thousands of years in the history of Korea being called by several different names in the course. At universities around Korea all Tae Kwon Do techniques and exercises are now scientifically designed to increase the performance of the individual participating in the sport