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April 11, 1955
- Hence April 11, 1955 has become the date of Taekwon-Do’s official birth.
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Feb 11, 2024 · The origins of Taekwondo date back to ancient Korea over 2,000 years ago, where martial arts like Taekkyon and Subak were practiced. Murals in ancient tombs, such as the Muyongchong, Goguryeo, and Silla dynasties, depict warriors showcasing fighting stances and techniques similar to those in modern Taekwondo.
Unlike the Chinese Martial Arts, Taekwondo has only existed for about 70 years. 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.
In 1945 Korea was liberated form Japanese rule, and many Koreans returned to their homeland, bringing back with them the martial arts knowledge gained from abroad. At this time, the Republic of Korea (R.O.K) armed forces were formed. This was a major turning point in Taekwon-Do history.
Hence April 11, 1955 has become the date of Taekwon-Do’s official birth. In 1959, Taekwon-Do spread beyond its national boundaries. The father of Taekwon-Do and nineteen of his top black belt holders toured the Far East.
Beginning in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II and the Japanese occupation, new martial arts schools called kwans opened in Seoul. These schools were established by Korean martial artists with backgrounds in Japanese [ 9 ] and Chinese martial arts.
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.
Taekkyon is practiced in Korea until 1909, 1909 to 1945 – Japan invades Korea and bans all forms of Subak and Taekkyon, Korea is liberated in 1945 and starts slowly reintroducing Korean martial arts, 1945 to 1955 – Korea decides to combine several Asian martial arts into one and calls it Taekwondo.
