“Taekwondo” translates to “The way of the foot and the fist.” As a sport, Taekwondo is practised by over 70 million people worldwide and is governed by the World Taekwondo based in South Korea. It has its roots in various Korean forms of martial arts that date back over 2,000 years and is based on the principles of breaking or attacking with the foot (“Tae”) and fist (“Kwon”). Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that combines kickboxing, self-defence and athletic exercise. 5 – Sipjin – Ten Creatures of Long Life.
