What is Taekwondo?
Q: What is Taekwondo?
A: Taekwondo is a martial art system of Korean origin, similar to Japanese karate, that uses the hands and feet to attack or defend against an adversary.
Q: What are some techniques used in Taekwondo?
A: Taekwondo techniques include using the fingertips, elbows, knees, hands, and feet to strike the opponent.
Q: Is Taekwondo a national sport in South Korea?
A: Yes, Taekwondo is a national sport in South Korea.
Q: What is kyeorugi?
A: Kyeorugi is a sport event in the Olympic Games.
Q: What does 태 (跆), 권 (拳), and 도 (道) signify in the Korean alphabet hangeul?
A: 태 (跆) signifies "to strike with the foot"; 권 (拳) signifies "to strike with the hand"; and 도 (道) signifies "way", "road" or "route".
Q: How long has Taekwondo been around?
A: Taekwondo refers to a great tradition of Korean martial arts that has been around for higher or under 2000 years, but exists in its current form only near 50 years.
Q: Has Taekwondo become an Olympic sport of competition?
A: Yes, Taekwondo became an Olympic sport of competition after being featured as an Olympic sport of exhibition in the Seoul 1988 and Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games.
