TAE KWON DO

The way of the FOOT and FIST

 TAE KWON DO
- A Korean self defence martial art.
focusing on a variety of kicking
techniques derived from martial arts
styles such as Karate and Kung Fu.
General Choi Hong-Hi

FATHER OF
 HISTORY
OF
TAEKWONDO
 50 BC
Possible date of early cave drawings
on walls of Korean caves, depicting
men in Taekwondo poses.
 Koryo Dynasty
(918 A.D. – 1392)
- It is the growth and development of the martial arts.
- SooBak also changed its name to SooBakGi because of
the new techniques and the mental discipline added to the
style.
- Tae Kyon involved many more and new kicking
techniques and was designed as more of a fighting sport
than a discipline.
 YI Dynasty
(1392 A.D. – 1910)
(Yi-shi-Choson) underwent a dramatic
change from Buddhism, the
predominant religion, to Confucianism.
The fall of Martial Arts.
 Japanese Occupation
(1909)
Japan conquers Korea and outlaws all
Korean culture, including the practice of
any native martial art.
Han Il Dong and his student, Choi Hong
Hi, practice Taekyon in secret.
 Japanese Occupation

At the end of World War II, Korea is liberated

from Japanese occupation. Korean martial arts
are rejuvenated, but lack consistency and
organization. Many schools (kwans) practice
forms and kicks containing Japanese influences.
Nine Major Martial Arts Academies
• Chung Do Kwan
• Ji Do Kwan
• Moo Duk Kwan
• Chang Moo Kwan
• Soo Moo Kwan
• Han Moo Kwan
• Oh Do Kwan
• Jung Do Kwan
• Kang Du Won
 1953
The Korean Taekwondo
Association (K.T.A.), the precursor
to the World Taekwondo
Federation, is formed by nine
 1966
General Choi founds the International
Taekwondo Federation (ITF) with support
from Vietnam, West Germany, Malaysia,
Turkey, Italy, United Arab Republic,
Taiwan, and United States.
 1969
American Taekwondo Association
is founded by Master Haeung Lee,
based in Omaha, Nebraska.
 1973

The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) is

established, and dissolves all associations with
the ITF. Kukkiwon becomes the official
headquarters and training facility of the WTF by
 Mid 1970’s
Philippine Taekwondo
Association was
established.
CEO Grandmaster
Sung Chon Hong
 2000
Taekwondo is now an
official event for the 2000
Olympic games held in
 Tenets of Taekwondo
 Courtesy (Ye Ui). To be thoughtful and considerate
of others. Taekwondo practices (both students and
instructors) should be polite, and show
consideration for others.
 Integrity (Yom Chi). Integrity describes how you
should interact with others. To be honest and good,
earn respect and trust.
 Tenets of Taekwondo
 Perseverance (In Nae). This basically stands for
your internal drive. Challenges allow us to improve
ourselves and should therefor not be avoided.

 Self control (Guk Ki). To have control of your

body and mind. A Taekwondo student should
practice controlling his actions and reactions.
 Tenets of Taekwondo

 Indomitable spirit (Baekjool Boolgool). To

have courage in the face of adversity. A
Taekwondo student should never be dominated
by, or have his spirit broken by another.
 UNIFORMS

DOBOK
is the uniform worn by
practitioners of Korean martial
arts. Do means "way" and bok
means "clothing." The dobok is
related to the Japanese
keikogi/dōgi, used in Japanese
martial arts, such as judo.
 Belt Rank
White signifies a
stage of innocence such
as that of the novice
student with no prior
knowledge of
Taekwondo.
 Belt Rank
 Yellow signifies the
earth from which a
plant sprouts and takes
root as the Taekwondo
foundation is being
laid.
 Belt Rank
Green signifies the
plants growth as the
Taekwondo seed begins
to develop, so the
students skill develops.
 Belt Rank
Blue signifies the
heaven towards which
the plant matures into a
towering tree as the
training in Taekwondo
progresses.
 Belt Rank
Red signifies danger,
cautioning the student to
exercise self-control,
and warning the
opponent to stay away.
 Belt Rank
Black is the opposite of
white, signifying both
maturity and proficiency
in Taekwondo. It also
symbolises the wearer’s
imperviousness to
darkness and fear.
 PROTECTIVE GEARS AND TRAINING
EQUIPMENT
HEAD GUARDS
It protects the head of the
player

Body Armor
It protects the body of the
player
It has two colors; blue and red
 PROTECTIVE GEARS AND TRAINING
EQUIPMENT

Gloves
It is use tor protect the
hands

Shin guards
It is use to protect the shin.
 PROTECTIVE GEARS AND TRAINING
EQUIPMENT
 Mouth guard
It protects the mount
especially the teeth

 Groin Guard
It protects the private part of
the player
 TYPES OF DOBOK
1. Do buk
Collar is white
For beginners
2. Poom Do Buk
Collar is red and black
For students 15 below and has completed the requirements for
blackbelt
3. Dan Do Buk
Collar is black
For students 15 below and has completed the requirements for
blackbelt.
PROTECTIVE GEARS AND TRAINING
EQUIPMENT
 Commands
Charyot: Korean meaning “Attention”
Gyeongnye: Korean meaning “Bow”
Choon Bee: Korean meaning “Ready Stance”
See-Jak: Korean meaning “Begin”
Keu-Mahn: Korean meaning “Finish (Stop)”
 Stances 1
FRONT
STANCE:

BACK
STANCE:
 Stances 2
READY
STANCE:
RIDING
STANCE:

TIGER
 Strikes
Punch
Palm-Heel Strike
Knife-Hand Strike
Spare-Finger Strike
Arc-Hand Strike
Ridge-Hand Strike
 Kicks
Ap Chagi/Front Kick
Dollyo Chagi/Turning
Kick
Yeup Chagi/Side Kick
Naeryeo Chagi/Axe Kick
Dwi Chagi/Back Kick
Bandal Chagi/Cresent
 Blocks
Low Section Block
High Section Block
Inner Block
Outer Block
Wedging Block
Cross Block