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Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in Korea. The name Taekwondo is made up of three parts: “Tae”, meaning “foot,” “Kwon”, meaning “fist,” and “Do”, meaning “way” or “discipline.” Taekwondo has its roots in the traditional Korean martial arts of Tae Kyon and subak, as well as influences from karate and Chinese martial arts. It began to develop into a distinct martial art in the 1940s and 1950s, with the formation of the Korean Taekwondo Association in 1959.

Tang Soo Do (Hangul: 당수도, pronounced [taŋsʰudo]) is a Korean martial art incorporating fighting principles from subak (as described in the Kwon Bup Chong Do), as well as northern Chinese kung fu. The techniques of what is commonly known as Tang Soo Do combine elements of shotokan karate, subak, taekkyon, and kung fu. Photo: Romford Tang Soo Do club

How can a Martial Art enhance the quality of life? The Heart of Taekwondo (Korean martial art of self-defense) incorporates the themes, Patterns, Power and Promotion. Patterns (sets of physical exercises) must be performed with power in order to achieve promotion. For generations this criterion has remained at the 'Heart of Taekwondo' practice. The arrangement of 'Taegeuk' and 'Black Belt' patterns are illustrated with over 450 photographs. Taekwondo offers practitioners the opportunity to…

Learn basic Korean taekwondo terminology for commands and stances.

Martial arts is a combination of skill, strength, and years and years of practice, especially when you are involved in a group routine. This video of a martial arts team highlighted just how true this is. The Jeju World Taekwondo Hanmadang is a huge annual international martial arts event. The 2018 season was opened with a

Almost everybody has heard of Taekwondo and Hapkido these days, but Taekkyon, the original indigenous martial art of Korea, is almost unheard of. Almost wiped out during the Japanese colonisation …

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Saw these while going through my old photos.

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