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Taekwondo
Alliahnah S. Ormita
COA-1C
History of Taekwondo
By Ronald A. Southwick
The name Taekwondo is derived from the Korean word "Tae" meaning foot, "Kwon"
meaning fist and "Do" meaning way of. So, literally Taekwondo means "the way of the
foot and fist". The name Taekwondo, however, has only been used since 1955 while the
arts' roots began 2,300 years ago in Korea. Known as a martial art and way of life, the
evolution of Taekwondo was a direct result of the happenings in Korea long ago, and
knowledge of the history is an important step in understanding Taekwondo.
A Korean martial art, Taekwondo is a combination of self-defense and combat skills. It

is used as a form of defense and makes use of the whole body. It includes skillful
application of techniques like dodges, blocks, kicks, and punches. For Taekwondo
masters, the art is more than just a way to defend themselves when required. It is a way
of life, which requires them to be completely dedicated to the art. It is more than just
learning the fighting techniques, but more about developing their inner self with strict
discipline. If you are interested in learning the powerful martial art that requires
controlling both the mind and the body, search for Taekwondo schools, masters, styles
and much more.
Development of Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a combination of martial arts, most of which originated in Korea. Among
the oldest disciplines, some of which are over 2,000 years old, that influenced the
development of Taekwondo are Taek Kyon, Tae Kwonpup, Tae Kwon, T’ang-su, and
Kwonpup. Use of circular hand movements influenced by Chinese martial arts can also
be clearly seen in Taekwondo. It has also drawn inspiration from popular martial arts
like Kung-fu (kicking techniques), Judo, and Karate (linear, abrupt movements).
The earliest mention of Taekwondo on record dates back to the time when Korea was
divided into three kingdoms – Silla, Koguryo, and Paekche, around 50 B.C. Paintings of
unarmed people from this period following modern day Taekwondo techniques are
evidence of the origin of Taekwondo. The earliest known form of Taekwondo, Tae Kyon,
is a self-defense art that uses kicks, hand strikes, throws, and joint locks.
Though Taekwondo was first practiced in the Koguryo kingdom, the credit of spreading
the art form all over Korea goes to the Hwarang warriors belonging to Silla. From 668
A.D. To 935 A.D., Taek Kyon (which was later renamed as Subak) served as a system
to promote fitness among the soldiers. However, it was later developed into a fighting
art. Though the defense form was allowed to be taught to the public during the rule of Yi
dynasty, it failed to generate enough interest and was practiced only in a few parts of
the country.
Revival of taekwondo
The interest of Koreans in Subak renewed when the country was invaded by the
Japanese. When the Japanese banned the practice of military arts in Korea and banned
Korean books as well as languages, Korean patriots formed groups and started
practicing Subak along with other self-defense forms. Karate, Judo, and Kung-fu were
introduced officially to the public in 1943. By 1945, Korea developed several variations
of Subak. The first school to teach Taekwondo was said to have started in 1945 in
Seoul. Though the U.S. first saw the glimpses of Subak in the 1950s, the U.S.
Taekwondo Association was formed in 1967. It was later turned into the U.S.
Taekwondo Federation. The American Taekwondo Association was founded in 1969 by
Haeng Ung Lee, who premiered the Songahm
style of Taekwondo in 1983. The World Taekwondo Federation, founded in 1973, is an
organization recognized as the official international Taekwondo governing body by the
Korean government.
Basic Movements of Taekwondo
 Straight Punch. The fist starts from a chamber on the hip, and is then thrust straight
forward. Impact is made on the two big knuckles. According to the 14 basics, it should
be performed from the horse stance and front stance. (All of these punch combinations
make up 3 of the original 14 movements.)
 Low block. This is the first block you learn in Taekwondo. Put your fist to your opposite
shoulder, then sweep it downward in front of the pelvis, stopping on or just bast the
same-side leg of the blocking arm.
 Front Kick. The front kick is the foundation of every kick in Taekwondo. Just about
every kick begins with the front kick chamber. All the major kicking principles are
learned here. (Also, don’t discount it as an effective self-defense tool!)
 Knife Hand Strike. Yep, this is the karate chop. It can be down towards the outside,
with the palm facing down. Or it can be done towards the inside, with the palm facing
up. You make impact on the “meat” or “knife” of the hand. Usually targets the trachea,
side of the neck, or temple.
 Back Fist Strike. Bruce Lee loved it. It’s quick and it works. It can be an outward
movement to the head, or flipping movement to the philtrum beneath the nose.
 Inside block. An inward sweeping motion to protect the body by hitting attacks off to
the side.
 Side Kick. The staple of Taekwondo. People will judge your overall ability in
Taekwondo based on this ONE kick. Performed off the back leg, as a “simple” forward
kick, the side kick requires you to bring the leg all the way to your side, then to thrust it
straight forward. (While most of the other moves are easy, this one can be a challenge!)
 Hand-blade / Double Forearm Block. An iceberg of a technique, and quite often
misunderstood. One hand blocks while the other is ready — actually, in transition — for
a follow-up strike. It can be used as a fighting guard as well as a block.
 Face Block. Shoot your arm up at and angle, stopping it just over your brow. It should
look like a roof or a church steeple. This makes strikes glance off and protects your
head. Good for weapon defense.
 Round Kick. Arguably the most popular kick of all martial arts. Very quick and super
useful in sparring. Taekwondo has a unique method of executing the round kick.
Sources:
https://msu.edu/~spock/history.html
https://www.vmanc.com/a-history-of-taekwondo/
https://martialmethodology.wordpress.com/.../the-14-basic-movements-of-taekwondo/

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