Martial Arts
Taekwondo
The gentle way
Find strength in balance. Discover the Japanese martial art that turns movement, leverage, and control into a practice of its own.
- Korea
- Grappling
- Olympic sport
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- Taekwondo
Less Force
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Tae Kwon Do, often spelled Taekwondo, is a Korean martial art renowned for its powerful kicks and dynamic strikes. This martial discipline emphasizes physical fitness, discipline, and respect, making it a popular choice for self-defense and sport. In Tae Kwon Do, practitioners, known as “Tae Kwon Do practitioners” or “Taekwondoin,” learn a wide range of techniques, including high, fast kicks and hand strikes. The art places a strong emphasis on precision and agility, making it a captivating and energetic martial art.
- Taekwondo,
- At A Glance.
The foundations of the practice.
Country of origin
Korea
Primary focus
Striking, kicking
Training contact
N/A
Weapon
N/A
Olympic competition
Since 2000 (World Taekwondo) (demonstration sport in 1988)
Martial roots
A collaborative effort by representatives from the original nine Kwans, initially supervised by Choi Hong-hi.
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the mat.
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