Traditional Taekwondo:
Taekwondo is a self-defense discipline; the name is derived from the Korean words
"tae", meaning kick, "Kwon", a punch or other blow with the hand or fist, and "do", which
is a way or method of operation. Taekwondo is a sport that originated from the ancient
Korean forms of martial arts.
Sports Taekwondo:
Taekwondo is also an Olympic sport that has full medal status. Taekwondo is a system
of symmetrical body exercises or techniques designed for self-defense and
counterattack in unarmed combat, making use of the hands and feet as weapons and
defenses.