modern korean martial art.(unlike all other korean martial arts this one is based on free sparring situations and it doesnt emphasize on kicking but on throws and groundfighting.)
founded by Kang jun in 1998 gong kwon is a mix of hapkido judo jujutsu taekwondo and korean thaiboxing.
founded by Kang jun in 1998 gong kwon is a mix of hapkido judo jujutsu taekwondo and korean thaiboxing.
by throatkick October 14, 2011
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 August 13, 2005
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 24, 2005
Ancient martial art used by bros to put inferior non-bros in their respective place at the bottom of the food chain. Founded by our forefathers and used to kick redcoat ass in the Revolutionary War.
This guy was totally being a cockblock so I used my extensive knowledge of tae kwon bro to kick his ass.
by Allie Beege April 19, 2011
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...
by xpurt January 12, 2009
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by Duckman710 March 16, 2011