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Lesson one

Taekwondo

The History Of
Tae-Kwon-Do

Taekwondo also known as Tae-Kwon-Do, Taekwon-Do.
Technically all these spellings are correct. Though In Korean it is one word.
The origins of martial arts can not be pinpointed, but humans have always been using their arms and legs for self-defense against enemies and wildlife. In Europe, murals of fighters from the Minoan era testify to the existence of martial arts, and of course, later in mainland ancient Greece, boxing, wrestling, and pancratium were introduced to the Olympic sports. In Asia, there are data from India, China, Japan, and Korea.
History Of Taekwondo Martial Art
Tae Kwon Do is an ancient martial art developed in Korea about 2,600 years ago. Around 1945, and based on traditional martial arts developed in the depths of the centuries (700-600 BC) in the wider geographical area of the Korean Peninsula, Korean Army officers shape the new face of their modern national sport and named it Taekwondo.
The ancestors of the Koreans practiced different techniques in the form of "sports activities" during religious ceremonies. Eventually, they turned into exercises to improve health or war habits. The Tae Kwon Do technique involves more use of the feet than other martial arts. Thus, it becomes more effective, as the legs are stronger, and have a greater range than the arms.

The Development
The development of this martial art is maintained, until the mid-1940s. In this decade, officers of the Korean Army and especially Lieutenant Choi Hong Hi organized this martial art in its current form, thus shaping the profile of their new national sport. Choi Hong Hi was the man who gave Tae Kwon Do its current name:
• TAE: foot technique, kick
• Kwon: hand technique, fist
• Do: spiritual cultivation, the right way of life, technique

Global Recognition
The technique of attack and defense on foot developed around 700 - 600 BC and immediately became widely known in all three ancient kingdoms (SILLA, KOGOORYO, BAEKJE) of the then Korean Peninsula. Since 1955, Tae Kwon Do has gained worldwide recognition as the most effective martial art, which is becoming a very popular sport. In 1956 the Korean Tae Kwon Do Federation is founded.

It spread to the USA in the early '60s. and a little later in Europe; now the favorite pastime of millions of people. This decade saw rapid growth, culminating in the 1973 establishment of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF) based in Seoul, Korea. This year, when the first World Championship was organized, the competitive Tae Kwon Do was developed, which is now also practiced by Sports Science. Three years later (1976) the Brussels-based European Federation is founded.

From Korea To Olympic Games

Until 1973, Taekwondo was one in the world. Political developments in the state of South Korea were the occasion for the introduction of Taekwondo worldwide, then with two trends, the ITF racing system, represented by Korean political exiles, based in Canada, and the W.T.F. racing system, based in Seoul, represented by the government.

In 1988, and because that year's Olympics were held in Seoul, Korea, as the host country and with Kim Yong Un among the Immortals -second in the hierarchy after President Antonio Samaranch-, succeeded to play Taekwondo as a demonstration sport, so that the Immortals learn about it and include it as a sport in the program of the next Olympic Games.

The 1988 Seoul Olympics in Korea became a demonstration sport and reappeared in the same role at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in Spain, September 1994. Nowadays, taekwondo martial art is part of the official program of the Olympic Games since 2000, while more than 190 countries around the world have recognized and cultivated it as an official sport.

The Principles Of Taekwondo Martial Art

Taekwondo is not just a way of exercising. It is a martial art with principles and a whole philosophy behind it. It is characterized by five basic principles to which all trainees are introduced from the first hours of engaging in the sport. The basic principles of Tae Kwon Do are discipline and self-concentration, which help the individual to perform physically; that is why they are constantly cultivated in training by those practicing the sport.

Although Tae Kwon Do also teaches the use of hands in battle, both as a means of defense and as a means of attack, it is nevertheless a martial art that emphasizes kicks. The principles of Tae Kwon Do, as recorded in the Tae Kwon Do Encyclopedia by the founder of the sport (General Choi Hong-Hee), are listed as follows:
• Courtesy (Ge Ui)
• Integrity (Yom Chi)
• Perseverance (In Nae)
• Self Control (Gook Guy)
• Indomitable Spirit (Baekul Bulgul)

It can be said that kindness is an unwritten rule inherited from us by the ancient teachers of philosophy as a means of enlightening human beings while keeping society harmonious.

Courtesy (Ge Ui)
Courtesy is the most basic principle of Taekwondo, which has ancient roots. In this sport, techniques are not used as an attack. The treatment of any athlete should always be done with courtesy and deep athletic education.
Integrity (Yom Chi)
In Tae Kwon Do the definition of the word integrity is looser than that commonly found in dictionaries. One must be able to determine right and wrong and have the conscience, if one makes a mistake, to feel guilty.
Perseverance (In Nae)
Surely, happiness and prosperity will most likely come to the patient ones. To achieve something, whether it is a higher degree or to perfect a technique, we must set our goal and then constantly insist.
Self Control (Gook Guy)
This principle is extremely important in terms of how one behaves either in the free friendly match or in his personal affairs. Losing self-control in a friendly match can be devastating for both the student and the opponent. According to Lao Tzu, "the term stronger refers more to the one who defeats himself and less to someone else."
Indomitable Spirit (Baekul Bulgul)
The serious student of Tae Kwon Do behaves in all circumstances with humility and honesty. When he encounters injustice, he faces the warlords without any fear or hesitation, with an inexhaustible spirit, regardless of who the opponent is or how large their number is.
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