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Chapter 1 Taekwondo 2

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that originated over 2,000 years ago. It involves both punching and kicking techniques used for self-defense. The name Taekwondo has been used since 1955. It is governed by the World Taekwondo Federation, which oversees 177 national governing bodies and recognizes Taekwondo as an Olympic sport since 2000. Taekwondo was introduced to the Philippines in 1970 and the country has since participated internationally, winning medals. The Philippine Taekwondo Association aims to develop citizens through the teachings and values of Taekwondo.

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Chapter 1 Taekwondo 2

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that originated over 2,000 years ago. It involves both punching and kicking techniques used for self-defense. The name Taekwondo has been used since 1955. It is governed by the World Taekwondo Federation, which oversees 177 national governing bodies and recognizes Taekwondo as an Olympic sport since 2000. Taekwondo was introduced to the Philippines in 1970 and the country has since participated internationally, winning medals. The Philippine Taekwondo Association aims to develop citizens through the teachings and values of Taekwondo.

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Chapter 1: Taekwondo

Is derived from the Korean words “Tae” meaning foot,


“kwon” meaning fist and “Do” meaning art or way.
So literally, Taekwondo means “ the way of the foot and
fist”. It is an art of self defence involving the skilled
application of techniques that includes punches, strikes,
kicks, blocks, dodges and interceptions with the bare
hands and feet to overpower an opponent.
The name Taekwondo, however, has only been used
since 1955 while the arts roots began 2,300 years ago in
Korea.
Brief History of TAEKWONDO
It can be traced to the traditional
Tae Kyon, the art of self-defense
which originated 2000 years ago
during the Silla Dynasty in Korea. Tae
Kyon was taught and practiced among
the youth of Hwarang, who were
hand-picked to be trained a military
leaders of Silla, one of the ruling
kingdoms of Korea at that time.
The World Taekwondo Federation
Is the International Federation (IF)
governing the sport of Taekwondo. It is a
member of the Association of Summer
Olympic International Federations
(ASOIF). The WTF recognizes national
Taekwondo governing bodies recognizes
National Olympic Committee (NOC)in
each country, as its members. The
incumbent president of the WTF is Dr.
Chungwon Chono, PhD.
the world Taekwondo Federation (WTF)
consists of 177 national Taekwondo governing
bodies as its members. Following the
recognition of the WTF by the International
Olympic Committee in 1980. Taekwondo was
staged at the Olympics in Seoul in 1988 and in
Barcelona in 1992 as a demonstration sport.
In 1994, at the Paris 103rd IOC Session,
Taekwondo was adopted as an official
program of the Sydey 2000 Olympic Games
and 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
The Philippine Taekwondo
Association
It was introduced in the Philippines by a Korean expert who was
invited by the Philippine Government to demonstrate the martial art in
1970.
during that time, the martial arts became very lucrative in the
country due to global cinematic exposure.
Because of the beauty and flamboyance of taekwondo, its popularity
soon captured a good following.
and with this, the first Taekwondo Championships in 1974 (Seoul,
Korea), the Philippines ventured forth in the international scene by
winning a bronze medal.
Since that fateful day, the Philippines has participated in various
international Taekwondo competitions, winning medals and gaining
honors.
THE PHILIPPINE TAEKWONDO
ASSOCIATION VISION

We perceived a nation with


dynamic citizenry through
the influence and motivation
of Taekwondo as a martial
art, science and sport.
OUR PURPOSE

to contribute to the development of our


people by imploring values, enhancing their
skills through constant practice and living
the spirit of the martial arts through the
psychology of sports. And to gain honours
for the Philippines through international
competitions while acting as ambassadors
of friendship and goodwill.

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