What does Tae Kwon Do mean?
What does Tae Kwon Do mean?
“Tae” means “foot,” “leg,” or “to step on”; “Kwon” means “fist,” or “fight”; and “Do” means the “way” or “discipline.” If we put these three parts together, we can see two important concepts behind “Tae Kwon Do”.
What is the meaning of Dan gun?
Dan-Gun is named after the Holy Dan-Gun, the legendary founder of Korea in the year 2333 B.C. The second Taekwon-Do pattern Dan-Gun continues the Korean creation mythology begun with the creation of the world in Chon-Ji ยป, with the founding of the first kingdom of Korea.
How many moves does Chon-Ji have?
19 movements
Chon-chi has 19 movements diagrammed as a cross (or plus sign). Literally, Chon-chi translates as “heaven – light” which is interpreted as the creation of the world. It is therefore the initial pattern performed by an ITF beginner during their entrance into the world of Taekwon-Do.
What was Taekwondo called before 1955?
The name “Tae Soo Do” was accepted by a majority of the kwan masters. Two years later the name was changed again, this time to “Taekwondo” The name was suggested by General Hong Hi Choi (who is considered the father of Taekwondo).
What is the difference between Tang Soo do and taekwondo?
Like Tang Soo Do, Taekwondo always requires wearing a uniform, known as a dobok. It is a combative sport and was developed during the 1940s and 1950s by Korean martial artists with experience in martial arts such as karate, Chinese martial arts, and indigenous Korean martial arts traditions such as Taekkyon, Subak, and Gwonbeop.
Why choose taekidokai?
All instructors are trained and graded by Sensei Rodney Day founder of Taekidokai. We put the family at the center and focus on their values, strength and goals. Flexible training times and locations not tied to a particular class. Allowing you to try a class before committing to training. Taekidokai is a professionally run Martial Art school.
What is taekwondo and how was it developed?
Taekwondo was developed during the 1940s and 1950s by Korean martial artists with experience in martial arts such as karate, Chinese martial arts, and indigenous Korean martial arts traditions such as Taekkyeon, Subak, and Gwonbeop.
What is International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)-style taekwondo?
International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF)-style Taekwondo, more accurately known as Chang Hon-style Taekwondo, is defined by Choi Hong Hi’s Encyclopedia of Taekwon-do published in 1987.
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