National Taekwondo Champion Becomes Cop
Kim Seung-hee, poses for the Korea Times in a side kick demonstration in front of her new office in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, Thursday. (Picture taken by Yonhap) As now the 28-year-old has b…
(Washington DC)Global Taekwondo Forum 2013
Global Taekwondo Forum 2013
Join us for a discussion of
the worldwide phenomenon that is Taekwondo, Korea’s famous martial art,
including its development, status, and future growth, fr…
Taekwondo, taking Hallyu farther
As Hallyu continues to introduce modern and traditional Korean culture
to new audiences, the traditional martial art of taekwondo is enjoying
growing visibility and popularity across the world.
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What is taekwondo?
What is taekwondo? Taekwondo is a modern martial art, characterized by it's fast, high and spinning kicks. There are multiple interpretations of the name taekwondo. Taekwondo is often translat…
History of Taekwondo
History of Taekwondo The earliest records of Martial Arts practice in Korea date back to about 50 B.C. These earliest forms of korean martial arts are known as 'Taek Kyon'. Evidence that…
Taekwondo Ethics
Taekwondo Ethics As in all Martial Arts, ethics are of great importance. One can look at individual ethics, treat a fellow-man right, or one can look at social ethics, as part of a whole.
E…
Taekwondo Belt
Taekwondo Belt requirements and origin
The color of the belt is an indication of the skill level of a Taekwondo student. Sometimes belts can be gained by winning comp…
Taekwondo couple
Two Taekwondo practitioners from France, Kocheida Leila (R) and LE Julien (L) demonstrating their Taekwondo moves at the 2nd WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships on Tuesday (Nov.6, 2007). The…
Philosophy of Tae Kwon Do
Philosophy of Tae Kwon Do
The philosophy of Tae Kwon Do is to build a more peaceful world. To accomplish this goal Tae Kwon Do begins with the foundation, the individual. The Art strives to …
