Often misspelt, the word & form of martial arts – Taekwondo, also spelled Tae Kwon Do or Taekwon-Do, is a Korean martial art that focuses on high, fast kicks and jumping and spinning kicks. The term “Taekwondo” is derived from three Korean words:
- Tae (태) meaning “foot” or “to step on”
- Kwon (권) meaning “fist” or “fight”
- Do (도) meaning “the way” or “discipline”
Thus, Taekwon-do can be translated as “the way of the foot and fist.” The art was developed during the 1940s and 1950s by Korean martial artists who combined elements of Karate and Chinese martial arts with traditional Korean martial arts practices.
What Kind of Martial Art is Taekwon-do?
Taekwondo is a modern martial art known for its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques. It is both a form of self-defense and a sport, and it includes various forms of sparring, breaking, self-defense, and patterns (known as poomsae).
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