41. ThinkQuest : Library : Tae Kwon-Do - The Dream Becomes Reality An important role for the development of the martial arts, culture and history of Korea had the taekwondo became an official olympic sport in Sidney http://library.thinkquest.org/16082/history/text.html

Index Martial Arts Tae Kwon-Do - The Dream Becomes Reality Did you know that Tae-Kwon-Do is a self-defense system characterized by extremely high kicks? It is also one of the newest sports of the Summer Olympics. This excellent site is for all sports enthusiasts who are interested in learning not only Tae-Kwon-Do moves, but also the history and philosophy of this beautiful sport. Following the Tae-Kwon-Do ideal, you can become as fast as the wind, brave as a tiger, calm as water, and hard as stone. Visit Site 1998 ThinkQuest Internet Challenge Awards Second Place Languages English Students Petya NPMG, Sofia, Bulgaria Stoyan NPMG, Sofia, Bulgaria Marin NPMG, Sofia, Bulgaria Coaches Andrey Georgiev NPMG, Sofia, Bulgaria Want to build a ThinkQuest site? The ThinkQuest site above is one of thousands of educational web sites built by students from around the world. Click here to learn how you can build a ThinkQuest site. Privacy Policy

42. EdGate Summer Games News, history, and Fast Facts. taekwondo became a new olympic Sport in 2000. Find out more about it from the World taekwondo Federation. taekwondo Rules! http://www2.edgate.com/summergames/spotlight_sport/taekwondo.php

Brought to you by EdGate and Griffin Publishing Home About Athens Healthy Bodies ... Spotlight Sport Taekwondo Click a link to read more about Scoring Competition News, History, Fast Facts More Sports Scoring Competition Men and women competed separately at Sydney in a single elimination format to decide the winner of the gold and silver medals. Anyone with one loss was moved to a separate bracket; the bronze medal winner was determined from here. News, History, and Fast Facts Taekwondo became a new Olympic Sport in 2000. Find out more about it from the World Taekwondo Federation Taekwondo Rules The USOC Taekwondo site has a glossary and more.

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44. Tae Kwon Do (World Sites) examines history, philosophy, practice, and techniques. Dees taekwondo. Offers traditional taekwondo, olympic style sparring, traditional weapons, cardiofit http://www.tae.com.mx/paginas/WorldSites.html

FILOSOFIA FUNDACION MEX-KOREA PROFESOR ALTAMIRANO ... Sitios en otros idiomas Tae Kwon Do (World Sites) General Taekwondo Information This Taekwondo page contains information about the history of taekwondo The Carbon echo - Taekwondo This site is currently undergoing reconstruction and may not be fully online. Online magazine including a wealth of videos, information, articles and a discussion forum relating to Taekwondo United States Taekwondo Union The United States Taekwondo Union is the America Group A member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and is the national governing body for taekwondo Taekwondo Techniques Mr. Carttar began his TKD training in Cozad, Nebraska in 1978 under Mr. Dale Frohman; who was in turn under Master Kun Man Lee in Omaha, Nebraska and the International Taekwondo Association; and attai Teuk Soo Taekwondo WTF Taekwondo association, comprising a number of clubs in northeast England.

45. Taekwondo - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Apart from its history, the difference between ITF taekwondo WTF is the only taekwondo body recognised by been adopted by the International olympic Committee. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taekwondo

Taekwondo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Taekwondo Korean Taegwondo Hangul Hanja Korean national sport martial art , and is also one of the world's most commonly practiced sports. In the Korean language Taekwondo is highly popular throughout the world, and the WTF form of Taekwondo is currently an Olympic sport. While some forms of Taekwondo have received criticism for not teaching enough street-effective techniques, this has more to do with commercialization, rather than with any inherent flaw in the art itself: one of the reasons Taekwondo is so popular is because of its effectiveness as a form of self-defence. Table of contents 1 History 2 Organizations 3 Features 4 External links ... edit History Korea, as a peninsula buffer state between the Empires of China and Japan , with incursions by the Mongols and Tatars , among other peoples, has quite a long history of unarmed and armed combat, absorbing various styles and making them more suitable for their own rugged and mountainous terrain and indigenous combat styles. Probably the most influential period of development was during the Three Kingdom period (Koguryo, Paekche, Silla). Silla is believed to established diplomatic relations with the

46. Academy Ge-We history and the IOC recognition follows in 1980 (Internationaal olympic Comittee taekwondo was first a demonstration sport at the olympics of 1988 1992. http://users.telenet.be/tkd.ac.ge-we/english/tkdhistory.html

News Activities Club Info Club History ... TKD Disciplines Challenge Cup TKD GeWe Picture Gallery Results Links Sign Guestbook ... View Guestbook :: History of Taekwondo :: Un Young Kim Kukkiwon Taekwondo Belgium What is Taekwondo? :: History :: Like almost any other martial art, Taekwondo has got his roots in the Far East. For over centuries the people over there practised several self-defense techniques, in the beginning by munks and citizens because they weren't allowed to carry or use weapons. These thechniques were kept secret within the clans and families until +/- 1850 n.C. After this their popularity began to grow and different complete styles were created. The best known Japanese martial art is Jiu-Jitsu of which evolved Judo and Karate. Besides these Japanese martial arts you still had the Chinese arts of Kempo, Kungfu and Kun-Tau; and Tae-Kyon in Korea. The fundaments of Taekwondo lay in this old Tae-Kyon style and modern Karate. Tae-Kyon was an old martial art practised by Korean noblemen (Hwarang), typical to Tae-Kyon were the many fast kicking techniques. In the fifties old-general Choi Hong Hi (9de Dan) has an idea. As a child he already knew Tae-Kyon and from his studies in Japan he had learned Karate. He thought that combining these 2 arts would result in a totally new martial art. He took the arm-techniques of Karate and the leg-techniques of Tae-Kyon and so created: "Taekwondo". Finally he also founded the International Taekwondo Federation op (I.T.F.).

47. The History Of Taekwondo Reaches Back To Ancient Korea The history of taekwondo reaches back to ancient Korea. In 1988 taekwondo was introduced as a demonstration sports in the olympic games. http://kimsmartialarts.tripod.com/tkdhistory.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" The history of Taekwondo reaches back to ancient Korea. It is thought to have originated as a martial art called Tae Kyon and later, Soo Bak. It was first practiced by the soldiers of the kingdom of Koguryo and later passed on to the legendary Hwarang of Silla. Koguryo was one of the three kingdoms. Constant conflict with the Chinese to the north contributed to a culture that was predominantly martial in nature. The ruling elite was a warrior class which constantly honed their martial skills. Evidence of this can be seen on tomb murals which depict figures engaged in unarmed combat. The techniques depicted are remarkably similar to those used in modern Taekwondo. To the south, Silla and Paekche emerged as the two other kingdoms in the triumvirate. Eventually Silla became the dominant force in Korea and the peninsula became unified under one banner. Silla was noted for its famous Hwarang or "Flower of Manhood "

48. New Zealand Sports News - General - Martial Arts: Otago Competitor Becomes NZ's New Zealand was represented when taekwondo was a demonstration sport at Wihongi s selection follows another first in New Zealand olympic history earlier this http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sports/sportsstorydisplay.cfm?storyID=3565053&thesecti

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Replay Ad ChristianTaekwondo Academy Ultimate Training Welcome to Christian Taekwondo Academy Here at Kent's Christian Taekwondo Academy we teach traditional Taekwondo based on over 2,000 years of Korean tradition. Taekwondo means the way of the foot and fist. Literally, Taekwondo practitioners are equally adept with hand strikes and kicking techniques. Taekwondo is famous for its powerful leaping and spinning kicks, though students also learn close hand fighting, throws, joint manipulation and other basic elements of self defense. The style of Taekwondo we teach was founded by General Choi Hong Hi in the 1950s when he unified the various styles into one Korean martial arts. Kent's Christian Taekwondo Academy teaches this martial art with emphasis on the art. History of Mr. Kent Mr. Harold Kent started training in the art of Taekwondo in 1976 under Mr. Richard Hoadley under ATA. After receiving his black belt he enrolled in ATA's Instructor Training Program. Mr. Kent tested under Master H.U. Lee, Master Soon Hoo Lee, and many other high ranking Leaders famous today. After the break up of the ATA many students felt loyal to their Instructors and followed them and they became members of the USTA which is still around today. Mr. Kent is now a member of Taekwondo America and still teaches Traditional Taekwondo which focuses on the Art. You can contact Mr. Kent at hnatkent@bellsouth.net Home Page Attention Deficit Disorder in the Dojang Contact Page Guest Book Page ... What's New Page Christian Taekwondo Children's Program

50. Michael Pam's U.S. TaeKwonDo :: History Of Tae Kwon Do basic training regimen, plus history, philosophy, morality its worldwide popularity and olympic representation the Michael Pam s US taekwondo Copyright © 2001 http://www.highkicktkd.com/historytkd.htm

ages 3 - 5. See what Lil Dragons is all about. Wondering how Tae Kwon Do can help you or your child? Read what our students and parents have to say. View our Positive Feedback View our online Tae Kwon Do Quicktime Video Forms Learn all your forms at your own pace. View our Forms Visit our new area for martial art and fitness equipment. Visit our Equipment Store Choose From 3 Weeks Karate Kamp Shotokan Karate-Do Looking to try something different? Sign-up for our new S hotokan Karate-Do classes. School Picture Day Our school Picture Day is on June 19, 2004 @ 10 a.m. HISTORY OF TAE KWON DO Literally translated, Tae Kwon Do means "the art of kicking and punching." Tae means "to kick" or "to strike with the foot", Kwon means "to punch" or "to strike with the fist", and Do means "art" or "way of life", creative rather than destructive in ones life. Tae Kwon Do is a very effective means of self defense and a great cardiovascular workout for in Tae Kwon Do the legs and its very powerful kicking techniques sets it apart from all other martial arts. However, Tae Kwon Do is more than a physical art but also a philosophical art and a state of mind. Over 2,000 years ago, Tae Kwon Do's earliest records first appeared in the Koguryo kingdom as mural paintings back in about 50 B.C. on the ceilings of the Muyongchong, a royal tomb. These paintings show various unarmed techniques similar to modern day Tae Kwon Do. At the time, Korea was divided into three kingdoms: Silla, which was founded on the Kyongju plain in 57 B.C.; Koguryo, founded in the Yalu River Valley in 37 B.C.; and Paekche, founded in the southwestern area of the Korean peninsula in 18 B.C. In the capital of Silla, Kyongju, carved in the tower wall are two giants facing each other in Tae Kwon Do stances. This indicates that Tae Kwon Do was practiced before these tombs were built in the years A.D. 3 and A.D. 427. The earliest known form of Tae Kwon Do was known as Taek Kyon.

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52. LookSmart - Directory - Taekwondo Guides CBS SportsLine olympics 2000 taekwondo Presents olympic taekwondo competition news, history, athlete bios, and qualifying information. http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317902/us554370/us63708/us217359/us67

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54. Olympic Tae Kwon Do : History Tae Kwon Do history The Korean Art of SelfDefense. years, and to commemorate the national sport of Korea, Tae Kwon Do has become an Official olympic Game this http://www.olympic-taekwondo.com/tkd_history.php

Contact Us Home History History Patterns / Poomse Korean Flag Language Tae Kwon Do History: The Korean Art of Self-Defense Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art that has been in existence for over 2,000 years, and to commemorate the national sport of Korea, Tae Kwon Do has become an Official Olympic Game this year 2000. However, Tae Kwon Do is more than just a sport, it is also a way of life. At Master B.C. Kim's Taw Kwon Do school, we combine the study of self defense with the practice of the sport and exercise. Muscles are toned, flexibility is increased, and reflexes are sharpened as the mind and body learn to work together. Tae Kwon Do students learn a proven method of self discipline, and through this study they develop both the physical strength and inner confidence they will need as they progress from the beginning stages of the white belt to the ultimate victory of the black belt! Tae Kwon Do is a sport for everyone. All can benefit from its aerobic style trainingyoung, old, men, women, singles, and families. All start at the same place, and with determination and spirit, anyone can climb to their highest levels of potential.

55. History Of Taekwondo - Yong Kim's Tae Kwon Do - Albuquerque New Mexico Gold Medal). You don t have to be an olympic althlete to enjoy the many benefits of taekwondo. It trains both body and mind. It http://www.weavingwebdesigns.com/taekwondonm/historytkd.htm

TaeKwonDo , an ancient Korean Martial Art, is the fastest growing Martial Art in the world. We know that TaeKwonDo existed as far back as 50 BC, more than 2000 years ago. In these ancient times only warriors were allowed to use it. You may wonder how we know that TaeKwonDo existed so long ago. The reason is because archaeologists found pictures of people practicing TaeKwonDo on the ceiling of an ancient royal tomb in Korea called the Muyong-Chong. Today, TaeKwonDo is the national sport of Korea. As with all martial arts, TaeKwonDo teaches punching, blocking and kicking techniques, but TaeKwonDo is unique in its emphasis on accuracy and power. It was a demonstration sport in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea, and an official event in the 2000 Olympic Games (Steven Lopez, from Texas, brought home a Gold Medal). You don't have to be an Olympic althlete to enjoy the many benefits of TaeKwonDo. It trains both body and mind. It is a sport for everyone - men, women, and children. It is a wonderful way to gain self-confidence and strength.

56. Articles The Way of the Sword The history and Development of Kumdo Martial Arts December USTU taekwondo s olympic Side Kick Martial Art Success Magazine - July 2002. http://www.scottshaw.com/articles/

Here is an Overview of Recently Published Articles on the Martial Arts by Scott Shaw Miko Nishiuchi: The Last Real Samurai Martial Art Success - May 2004 Randy Couture: Lord of the Rings Martial Art Success - April 2004 The Throws of Hapkido: When They Work, When they Don't Taekwondo Times - March 2004 The Art of Attracting the Adult Student Martial Art Success - January 2004 Lean and Fit: More than Just Aerobics for Kicks Martial Art Success - September 2003 Billy Blanks: Tradition with Rhythm Martial Art Success - July 2003 Beyond Fighting Martial Art Success - May 2003 Royce Gracie: From King of the Ring to Road Warrior Martial Art Success - April 2003 Teach 100 Students in One Class with the Rotating Curriculum Martial Art Success - February2003 Krav Maga Martial Art Success - January 2003 The Way of the Sword: The History and Development of Kumdo Martial Arts - December 2002 Mike Swan: Judo Champ Flips into Entrepreneurial Success Martial Art Success - December 2002 Martial Art Industry Association: What a Year Martial Art Success - November 2002 Integrating Taekwondo and Hapkido Taekwondo Times - July 2002 USTU: Taekwondo's Olympic Side Kick Martial Art Success Magazine - July 2002 Movement: Hapkido's Secret of Self Defense Taekwondo Times - March 2002 Self Defense for the Street: The Principals of Continuous Motion World Budo Alliance On-Line Articles - January 2002 The Art of Kumdo Martial Arts Combat Sports - January 2002 Unleash the Pain: Hapkido Joint Locks Taekwondo - November 2001 Foundations of Self Defense Inner Self Magazine - May 2001

57. Taekwondo The history of taekwondo. martial art in the world and was introduced as an olympic Sport in What is known as taekwondo today, has gone through a long process http://www.scottshaw.com/taekwondohistory/

The History of Taekwondo By Scott Shaw Taekwondo, "The Way of the Fist and Foot," is an advanced systems of martial arts known for its aggressive linear attacks and its refined kicking techniques. Taekwondo is the most practiced system of martial art in the world and was introduced as an Olympic Sport in 1984. What is known as Taekwondo today, has gone through a long process of evolution since its inception at the end of World War II. In post war Korea, with brutal Japanese occupation lifted, Korea went through a period of cultural revitalization. During this process, the martial arts, which were banned by the occupying forces, found a new resurgence. The Korean people, who swore to never be over powered again, embraced the proliferation of the martial arts through out the nation. From this, came the birth of the modern Korean martial arts. The Birth of Taekwondo At the beginning of the twentieth century Korea was militarily occupied by Japan. This annexation was not lifted until Japan's defeat at the end of World War II. With brutal Japanese occupation lifted, Korea went through a period of rapid cultural revitalization. During this process, the indigenous martial arts, which had been banned by the occupying forces, found a new resurgence. The Korean peoples, swearing to never be over taken by a foreign power again, embraced this proliferation of the martial arts throughout their nation. From this came the birth of the modern Korean martial arts.

58. Taekwondo Home olympic Games Sports taekwondo taekwondo. history Equipment Rules Athletes Calendar Qualifications Sports Entry Forms Image Gallery. http://www.athens2004.com/Taekwondo

The official website of the ATHENS 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Games Fran§ais Corporate Olympic Games Vision and Mission ... Key Dates 09 July 2004 The Olympic flame returns to Greece Interesting Facts The Olympic Stadium roof extends over a total area of 25,000 sq.m., covering the majority of seated areas. Athens Guide Torch Relay Tickets Sport Events ... Sports Taekwondo Javascript must be enabled to view this page, although the important information on the page is also available to browsers that do not support scripts. Taekwondo History Equipment Rules Athletes ... Image Gallery Taekwondo is a defensive  martial art that combines philosophy, mental discipline, physical exercise, and physical ability. It promotes a wide range of principles: Self-defence (i.e. the apprentice’s ability to defend oneself against any form of violence; Good physical condition; Self-confidence, respect, and justice; Good health, regardless of age, gender or physique; Olympic-level competition Taekwondo today is considered one of the finest self-defence martial arts, and is practised at championship level in more than 150 countries. In Taekwondo, the competitor tries to score the most points. If a competitor incurs three penalties then his or her opponent wins the match. ÂÂ

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60. UTMA TKD HISTORY taekwondo has become an official sport of 2000 Sydney olympic Games after participating in 1988 and 1992 olympic Games as a demonstration sport. Top. history. http://web.utk.edu/~utmaclub/tkdhistory.html

History of Tae Kwon Do Introduction Historical Background Credits Introduction Taekwondo is the name of the martial art turned modern international sport which has been independently developed over about 20 centuries in Korea. The main feature of Taekwondo is that it is a free-fighting combat sport using bare hands and feet to repel an opponent. All of its activities are based on defensive spirit since Taekwondo was developed as a defence against enemy attacks. In old days people living simple lives lacked physical fitness and their bodies became bent in their old age. Taekwondo also served to improve health, physical fitness and poise of the people practising it. Our belief is that Taekwondo-trained men are self confident, not only in physical aspects but also in their mental discipline, because they have developed superior techniques for personal defence by using their entire bodies. For a Taekwondo man, his entire body is a weapon, and he is easily able to attack and beat off an aggressor with hands, fists, elbows, knees, feet or any other part of his body. The most important fact about Taekwondo as a martial art sport is that it is not only a superior art of self-defence, but it adds remarkable bon sens to its practitioners. Self-confidence makes people generous in their attitudes toward weaker people. They can stand equally against any opponent, but their code forbids unfair assaults or unnecessary use of force. The practice of Taekwondo gives an individual the mental attitude of modesty. The virtues of modesty and generosity are fundamentally based on self-confidence.

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