The History and Origin of Taekwondo

The history and origin of Taekwondo are as follows:

1, history

The history of Taekwondo can be traced back to the ancient military training skills and folk martial arts on the Korean Peninsula. 1955, General Cui Hongxi was named Taekwondo, which combined the advantages of East Asian martial arts, and added Korean traditional martial arts such as heel kicking and unarmed wrestling, and gradually developed into a unique martial arts system.

Modern Taekwondo combines the techniques of contemporary East Asian Wushu. After time training, it has become a purposeful and conscious activity and the embryonic form of ancient Taekwondo.

Taekwondo was established as a demonstration event in Seoul Olympic Games in 1988, as a trial event in Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992, and as an official event in Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. Nowadays, Taekwondo has become a global sport, attracting countless fans to participate in it.

2. Origin

Taekwondo originated from the Korean peninsula and has a long tradition. It is a sport that integrates martial arts, spiritual cultivation and philosophical thinking. The history of Taekwondo can be traced back to ancient Korean military training skills and folk martial arts. In the long history, Taekwondo has gradually developed into a unique martial arts system.

Influence of Taekwondo

1, exercise physical coordination ability

Taekwondo is a whole-body exercise, which requires the coordinated use of all parts of the body, such as legs, hands, waist and head. By practicing Taekwondo, you can effectively improve the coordination and flexibility of your body and enhance your muscle strength and endurance.

2. Cultivate the quality of will

Taekwondo emphasizes etiquette and morality, and pays attention to cultivating people's will quality. Practicing Taekwondo requires perseverance and perseverance, which helps to cultivate people's self-confidence and self-discipline and improve their ability to solve problems.

3. Promote traditional culture.

Taekwondo originated from the Korean peninsula and has a profound cultural background and historical origin. By learning Taekwondo, people can understand and inherit the traditional culture and values in East Asia, and promote cultural exchange and understanding.