Tae- to kick or destroy with the foot
Kwon- to punch with the fist
Do- art or way of the
In 1945 when Korea was liberated many seperate marital arts schools formed. General Choi Hong Hi (considered the father of Tae Kwon Do) started his own teaching a combination of Taekyon and Karate (Thus explaining TKD's similiarity to Karate). Many other schools taught this style but called it various names until 1955 when Choi Hong Hi submitted the name Tae Kwon Do. Tae Kwon Do encompasses many different styles of martial arts and is the most popular Korean martial art and even their national sport.
BTW, I'm a 3rd degree black belt and a Tae Kwon Do instructor, so while my knowledge of the history may be a little off, I know enough to say that anyone who says Tae Kwon Do is worthless is obviously a retarded douche bag. Also, I'm 17 and make $6.50 and hour, so I'm clearly not teaching TKD to "leech all your money away"
Kwon- to punch with the fist
Do- art or way of the
In 1945 when Korea was liberated many seperate marital arts schools formed. General Choi Hong Hi (considered the father of Tae Kwon Do) started his own teaching a combination of Taekyon and Karate (Thus explaining TKD's similiarity to Karate). Many other schools taught this style but called it various names until 1955 when Choi Hong Hi submitted the name Tae Kwon Do. Tae Kwon Do encompasses many different styles of martial arts and is the most popular Korean martial art and even their national sport.
BTW, I'm a 3rd degree black belt and a Tae Kwon Do instructor, so while my knowledge of the history may be a little off, I know enough to say that anyone who says Tae Kwon Do is worthless is obviously a retarded douche bag. Also, I'm 17 and make $6.50 and hour, so I'm clearly not teaching TKD to "leech all your money away"
by TKD December 28, 2005
Get the Tae kwon domug. by Jowe June 27, 2005
Get the Tae kwon domug. martial art involving mostly kicking. It utilizes the 2nd of the four main ranges of fighting, which are:
1) Too far to contact opponent
2) In kicking range, some punching
3) Elbow/knee range
4) Groundfighting
As with all martial arts, it has its advantages and disadvantages.
Someone who has their knee kicked in so they cant walk, they probably wont get close enough to punch you
1) Too far to contact opponent
2) In kicking range, some punching
3) Elbow/knee range
4) Groundfighting
As with all martial arts, it has its advantages and disadvantages.
Someone who has their knee kicked in so they cant walk, they probably wont get close enough to punch you
People who think tae-kwon-do is completely useless are shortsighted and know nothing of martial arts.
by TKD Guy April 03, 2006
Get the tae-kwon-domug. tak kwon do:: the quickest way to get your sorry wossie ass beaten to a fine pulp by a small 7 year old child
tkdstudent:: im gunna go all all Tae kwon do on your ass
7yearoldchild:: holy crap you seid a bad word your ass is mine
dickweed!? *beats kid in to a fine pulp*
7yearoldchild:: holy crap you seid a bad word your ass is mine
dickweed!? *beats kid in to a fine pulp*
by bob b bobby September 02, 2006
Get the Tae kwon domug. A martial art which focuses on utilizing kicks for long rang attacks. Also has a variety of punches, elbow strikes, and knee strikes.
The Tae-kwon-do tourney is next week. I'm taking tae-kwon-do to strengthen my legs and focus my mind
by TKD student April 09, 2006
Get the tae-kwon-domug. merry:what's that thing you do, david?!
ellie:like, tai chi, tai-o?!i just don;t remember...
david:tae kwon do
merry and ellie:tae kwon do, tae kwon do (whilst violently kicking leo in the shins)
ellie:like, tai chi, tai-o?!i just don;t remember...
david:tae kwon do
merry and ellie:tae kwon do, tae kwon do (whilst violently kicking leo in the shins)
by ellie wade June 28, 2008
Get the tae kwon domug. 