TKD History
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Taekwondo is a modern martial art, characterized by it's fast, high and spinning kicks. The name Tae kwon do means: Tae='to strike, or block with the foot' or 'to kick' and it also means 'jump', K'won='Fist' or 'to strike, or block with hand' and Do='The way of' or 'art'. Take this together and Taekwondo means: "The art of Kicking and Punching" or "The art of unarmed combat". The sport has been founded in Korea and is one of the popular modern martial arts.
There is no use of weapons in Taekwondo. The opponent is attacked with bare hands and feet. Tae kwon do has become popular because its a very powerful sport and very spectacular to see.
Objectives of Taekwondo
to develop an appreciation for Taekwondo as a sport and as an artto achieve physical fitness through positive participation
to improve mental discipline and emotional equanimity
to learn self-defense skills
to develop a sense of responsibility for one self and others
