Taekwondo /ˌtaɪˌkwɒnˈdoʊ/ (Korean 태권도 (跆拳道) [tʰɛk͈wʌndo]) is a Korean martial art. It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. Gyeorugi (pronounced [kjʌɾuɡi]), a type of sparring, has been an Olympic event since 2000. Taekwondo was developed by a variety of Korean masters during the 1940s as partial combination of taekkyeon, Okinawan karate and other traditions.
The name taekwondo was coined by Choi Hong Hi who is claimed to be the founder and creator of taekwondo by the International Taekwondo Federation.[1] The World Taekwondo Federation claims that taekwondo development was a collaborative effort.[2] There are two main branches of taekwondo development, although they are not mutually exclusive.
The name taekwondo was coined by Choi Hong Hi who is claimed to be the founder and creator of taekwondo by the International Taekwondo Federation.[1] The World Taekwondo Federation claims that taekwondo development was a collaborative effort.[2] There are two main branches of taekwondo development, although they are not mutually exclusive.
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