Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that originated in the 1940s and 1950s The name “taekwondo” comes from the Korean words “tae” meaning foot “kwon” meaning fist and “do” meaning way or discipline Together the name means “the way of the foot and fist”

Taekwondo is known for its emphasis on kicking techniques which are powerful and dynamic It also includes hand strikes blocks and grappling techniques The goal of taekwondo is to use these techniques to disable an opponent either by knocking them down or rendering them unable to continue fighting

Taekwondo has become a popular combat sport around the world with competitions held at the local national and international levels In addition to its use in self-defense and competition taekwondo is also practiced for its health benefits such as improved balance flexibility and cardiovascular fitness

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