. It has a high practical value for self-defense and strengthening the body. It enables practitioners to strengthen their physique, master techniques, and cultivate tenacious will through sports such as competition, poomsae, and skill testing.
Before Taekwondo was officially named, there were many Korean bare-handed fighting schools. There are also names such as Taekwondo, Hand Fighting, Tang Hand, Shoulder Support, and Hwarangdo. Since the 1950s, its connotation, style, and name have been standardized and unified. The term "Taekwondo" was created by General Choi Hong-hi of South Korea in 1955
1945
After North Korea gained independence in 1945, Koreans brought martial arts from all over the country back to their country and integrated them with Taekwondo, thus forming the modern Taekwondo system.
1955
In 1955, the leaders of Taekwondo finally collectively referred to North Korea's self-defense as Taekwondo. "Tae"means kicking with the feet; "Kwon" means punching with fists; "Do" means the method of using hands and feet, and also refers to practice.
1962
In 1962, Taekwondo was accepted as a member of the North Korean Amateur Sports Association and was listed as an official competition event in the National Games for the first time.
1966
In 1966, the first international organization, the International Taekwondo Federation (ITF), was established.
1973
In May 1973, the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) was established in Seoul. At that time, more than 20 countries from all continents of the world joined the organization.
1980
In 1980, the International Olympic Committee officially recognized the World Taekwondo Federation, and it was from this time that a wave of learning Taekwondo began.
1988
It was listed as a demonstration event at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
1992
It was listed as a trial event at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics
2000
It became an official Olympic event at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
