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TaeKwonDo

A martial art that was coined as a name in 1955, evolving from various Korean martial arts schools.

Kukkiwon

The organization established in 1972 to promote and consolidate TaeKwonDo.

TaeKwonDo

A martial art that was coined as a name in 1955, evolving from various Korean martial arts schools.

Kukkiwon

The organization established in 1972 to promote and consolidate TaeKwonDo.

Olympic Sport

TaeKwonDo became an official Olympic sport in the year 2000.

Kwans

Major martial arts schools in Korea that preceded TaeKwonDo, including Moo Duk Kwan, Song Do Kwan, and others.

Annex Kwans

Four additional major schools that emerged after the Korean War, including Han Moo Kwan and Oh Do Kwan.

World TaeKwonDo

Formerly the World TaeKwonDo Federation, established in 1973 to promote TaeKwonDo globally.

Choi Hong Hi

A significant figure in TaeKwonDo who served as president of the Korean TaeKwonDo Association before founding the International TaeKwonDo Federation.

TaeGeuk Forms

Forms that came into practice during the 1970s, integral to TaeKwonDo training.

1988 Olympics

Year when TaeKwonDo debuted as a demonstration sport at the Olympic Games.

Dr. Chong Won Choue

Current president of World TaeKwonDo since 2004.