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Taekwondo is a combat sport which was developed during the 1940s and 1950s by Korean martial artists with experience in martial arts such as karate and Chinese martial arts. [5][10]

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Taekwondo, often abbreviated as TKD, is a popular and dynamic martial art originating from Korea. It combines combat techniques, self-defense, and sport, making it accessible and appealing to a wide range of practitioners.

The term TKD stands for Taekwondo, which is derived from the Korean words “Tae” (meaning “foot”), “Kwon” (meaning “fist”), and “Do” (meaning “way” or “discipline”).

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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 …

TaeKwonDo, the “Way of the Hand and the Foot,” is a Korean martial art which traces its roots through the centuries to the ancient fighting arts of the Korean peninsula. Today, TaeKwonDo is the world’s most widely practiced martial art, with over 20 million practitioners worldwide.

TKD refers to Taekwondo, a dynamic martial art that combines combat techniques, self-defense, and philosophy. It is known for its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.

Taekwondo is a martial art developed in South Korea in the 1950s as a military combat system. Most people know TKD as a system that puts a lot of emphasis on fast and powerful kicks, which are the primary weapons. It also includes hand strikes, but these are not as important as kicks.