taekwondo theory 

Korean martial arts began more than 2000 years ago and have evolved into what we now know as Taekwondo. Taekwondo is a method of self defence.

Follow the links below to find the taekwondo theory that you need:

• The history of taekwondo

• Korean words used in Taekwondo 

• Taekwondo patterns

• Taekwondo blocks

• Taekwondo kicks

• Taekwondo stances

• Types of motion in taekwondo

• Taekwondo Theory of Power

• Taekwondo Questions and Answers (grading questions)

• Taekwondo Tenets

• Taekwondo store

Translated from Korean, "TAE" literally means to jump, kick or smash with the foot, "KWON" means to punch or destroy with the hand or fist and "DO" means art, way or method.  Therefore Taekwondo means foot, hand, way.

Choi Hong Hi is widely regarded as the 'Founder of Taekwondo'. Taekwondo was developed by Choi in Korea during the 1940s as a combination of Korean Taek Kyon and Japanese Karate. Taekwondo is a method of unarmed combat for self-defence based on self-discipline, humility and a sense of right and wrong.