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1. sportsfoundation.org › taekwondo-historyTaekwondo History: Timeline & How it started - SportsFoundation

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   Feb 11, 2024 · 1940s – 1950s. After World War II and the Korean War, various Korean martial arts schools, or kwans, sought to unify their practice. In 1955, the Korea Taekwondo Association was formed, and the name “Taekwondo” was chosen to represent the unified martial art.

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   Taekwondo, translated to “The Way of the Feet and Hands,” is a Korean martial that rose to worldwide popularity in a relatively short time. Unlike the Chinese Martial Arts, Taekwondo has only existed for about 70 years.

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4. velocitymartialarts.com › taekwondo › history-ofHistory of Taekwondo | Learn The Origin of Korean Taekwondo

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   Taekwondo is a martial art that originated in Korea over 2,000 years ago. It was developed as a means of self-defense, focusing on kicking techniques and strikes using the hands and feet. Over the centuries, Taekwondo evolved into a popular sport practiced worldwide.

5. www.sunbae.net › about-more › korean-martial-artsTaekwondo History - Korean Martial Art - Sun Bae Taekwondo

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   The origin of Taekwondo is obscured by many thousands of years of Korean history. The first organised development of Taekwondo martial arts training is thought to be around the first Century on the peninsula of Korea over 2000 years ago when the Three Kingdoms (Silla, Goguryeo and Baekje) ruled.

6. martialartswisdom.com › taekwondoThe Complete Guide to the Origin of Taekwondo

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   Taekwondo originated from the ancient Korean martial arts and has flourished into an international sensation that displays the endurance of Korean culture. Its development has been influenced by various historical milestones and societal transformations.

7. www.taekwondo-guide.com › Taekwondo-HistoryTaekwondo History Timeline - Taekwondo-Guide.com

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   1946: Hwang Kee founds a martial art called Moo Duk Kwan, which later splits into Taekwondo style and Tang Soo Do style. 1946: Taekyon is taught to police in Seoul, Korea. 1946: Master Bryng Jick Ro opens another Sang Moo Kwan school, which closes during the Korean War.

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   When did taekwondo become a martial art?

   • The martial art was developed between the years of 1945 and 1955 and became widely known as Taekwondo after 1959 with the formation of the Korean Taekwondo Association. Writings typically portray Taekwondo as a unique product of Korean culture that has been developed over the long course of Korean history.

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   When did Taekwon do start?

   • Technically, 1955 signaled the beginning of Taekwon‑Do as a formally recognized art in Korea. During that year, a special board was formed which included leading master instructors, historians, and prominent leaders of society. A number of names for the new martial art were submitted.

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   What is a taekwondo history timeline?

   • This Taekwondo History timeline is designed to give the Taekwondo student the opportunity to visualize how the history of Korea and Taekwondo has impacted the current-day studies of this martial art.

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   How did taekwondo change Korea?

   • Following the Second World War in 1945, Korea’s sovereignty was re-established, and Taekwondo entered a new era on the Korean Peninsula. In Korea’s newly liberated state, five principal martial arts academies known as ‘kwans’ came to prominence. Each kwan presented its own unique approach and ideology.

   The Complete Guide to the Origin of Taekwondo

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   Who founded taekwondo in Korea?

   • 1953: The Korean Taekwondo Association (K.T.A.), the precursor to the World Taekwondo Federation, is formed by nine kwans. 1954: Jung Do Kwan is founded by Lee Yong Woo. 1954: Han Moo Kwan is founded by Master Lee Kyo Yoon. 1955: General Choi Hong Hi trains all the Korean military in his version of Taekyon.

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   How has taekwondo evolved?

   • Embracing technological advancements, like electronic scoring systems, the martial art continues to evolve, adapt, and thrive. The origins of Taekwondo date back to ancient Korea over 2,000 years ago, where martial arts like Taekkyon and Subak were practiced.

   Taekwondo History: Timeline & How it started - SportsFoundation

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9. www.itf-tkd.org › history-of-taekwon-doHistory of Taekwon‑Do – International Taekwon‑Do Federation

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   Aug 6, 2019 · Technically, 1955 signaled the beginning of Taekwon‑Do as a formally recognized art in Korea. During that year, a special board was formed which included leading master instructors, historians, and prominent leaders of society.