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TAEKWONDO

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean art of self-defense. Literally, Tae Kwon Do means the way of foot and hand. However, Tae Kwon Do also carries a much deeper meaning that cannot be translated literally. It implies discipline of the mind as well as the body. It also is way of life that is healthier and more productive, helping you overcome difficult challenges.

Tae Kwon Do training is designed to help you achieve physical fitness, concentration, determination and confidence. Once you learn these things in the dojang (training hall), you will be able to apply them to other parts of your life and benefit from it. Perhaps the best way of describing Tae Kwon Do would be “A way to happier life.”

ANCIENT HISTORY

Tae Kwon Do is not only the most popular form of martial arts, but also one of the oldest. The origin of Tae Kwon Do can be traced back to at least 37 B.C.E. Drawings of people practicing what appears to be TaekGien, Tae Kwon Do’s predecessor, were found on the walls of two royal tombs of the Koguryo Dynasty dating form that time. Documents and historical records show that TaekGien was practiced throughout the Koryo and Yi dynasties, with the implication that Tae Kwon Do has been evolving for over 2000 years.

PRESENT TIMES

Today, Tae Kwon Do has been declared the Korean national sport. Over 40 million people in 120 countries practice Tae Kwon Do. Having been a demonstration event in the 1988 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Olympics, Tae Kwon Do was promoted to the status of a full medal event for the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
For much more in-depth information about the history of Tae Kwon Do, visit the WTF History Page

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