A great martial art for all ages, has alot of ideas from several other types of martial arts. It's also an official Olympic sport. It's main focus is on kicks, and there aren't many different types of punches or punch combos that you learn. And whoever said that it's the weakest martial art ever, I would like to meet you so I can prove you wrong.
by 434 September 13, 2005
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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
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The art of inhaling large amounts of fumes from burning cannabis leaves. Mastering this art requires hours of assiduous practice.
"I don't wanna say that Ted smokes a lot of weed, but he's got a black belt in Tae Bong Do, y'know what I'm saying?"
by smendler April 21, 2010
Get the Tae Bong Do mug.one of those idiots who thinks, because they took martial arts once or their whole life, that they are better than everyone else and who may try to prove it. whether they are good or they suck as predicted, no one likes them because of their ego.
man1: dude, have you seen John? He thinks because he took a lesson of Tae Kwon Do that he can kick your ass.
man2: John? pssh, he's just a Tae Kwon Douche...
man2: John? pssh, he's just a Tae Kwon Douche...
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Get the Tae kwon do mug.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 3, 2006
Get the tae-kwon-do mug.A martial art developed by monks in Japwn, it is based on the use of the element Pwntassium (also known as midichlorians a long, long time ago in a galaxy far away) and weapwns to achieve extremely l33tness.
After the age of Al Capwn (the use of Tommy Guns in the 20's for drive-by assassination) German scientists discovered Pwntassium, and used it in the creation of Pwn Fu, comparable to Gun-Kata, and it was later used to create super soldiers capable of killing Vin Diesel.
Vin Diesel ran over the scientists and stole the element Pwntassium to achieve better acceleration in illegal street racing. Later, when crossing the finish line he created the expression "Pwntastic".
The Japwnese Monks understood the real power of Pwntassium, and developed Tae Pwn Do to defend their country from their pwntagonists, the Noobsville Army.
After the age of Al Capwn (the use of Tommy Guns in the 20's for drive-by assassination) German scientists discovered Pwntassium, and used it in the creation of Pwn Fu, comparable to Gun-Kata, and it was later used to create super soldiers capable of killing Vin Diesel.
Vin Diesel ran over the scientists and stole the element Pwntassium to achieve better acceleration in illegal street racing. Later, when crossing the finish line he created the expression "Pwntastic".
The Japwnese Monks understood the real power of Pwntassium, and developed Tae Pwn Do to defend their country from their pwntagonists, the Noobsville Army.
Tae Pwn Do is the best martial art in the world... But you need Pwntassium to use it, so even a drunken scotish cyclops could take you out...
by ElPatronPT September 27, 2009
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