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Taekwondo 태권도 跆拳道
South KoreaEast AsiaStrikingKorean
Korean striking art famous for high, spinning and jumping kicks. Two governing streams: World Taekwondo/Kukkiwon and ITF.
Key characteristics
- Poomsae / tul patterns
- Kyorugi sparring
Forms & curriculum
- Taegeuk 1–8
- Koryo
- ITF Chon-Ji…
What training looks like
Classes typically combine stances and footwork (basics), conditioning, solo forms (taolu, kata or hyung) and partner drills. Sparring is introduced gradually, usually with protective gear.
Questions to ask a school
- How is sparring introduced and supervised?
- What do a beginner's first three months look like?
- Is there a family, health or seniors class?
- How are injuries prevented?
Quick facts
| Origin | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Era / founder | 1955 name; Kukkiwon 1972; Olympic since 2000 |
| Family | Korean |
| Type | Striking |
Related philosophy
- Kata / Taolu / Hyung 型 · 套路 · 형 – Pre-arranged forms that preserve techniques and principles.
- Tenets of Taekwondo 태권도 정신 – Courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, indomitable spirit.
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