saibeekadapa: August 2009

Friday, August 28, 2009

Walking on water

It is for testing purpose.

How to do, most important kicks

Sunday, August 16, 2009

TO WIN... " LEARN SPARRING TECHNIQUES "

Strategy is a method to defeat the opponent through analysis of the situation, judgment of the available options and immediate execution of the most appropriate action. The purpose of using strategy is to manage the course of the match while conserving energy and moving wisely.
To execute an effective strategy in the match the fighter must be thoroughly familiar with the rules and regulations of the game, as well as the strategies in use by the current top international fighters, and have mastered fundamental skills that work in every situation. In the ring, the fighter also must be able to rely on his coach to evaluate the opponent and formulate strategy based on this evaluation.
Competition taekwondo is a game of strategy. The result of the match often hinges on the strategic proficiency of the competitors.

Developing a Competition Strategy
Before developing a competition strategy, each competitor must consider the following elements essential to taekwondo competition:

1) Technical structure and variations according to the competition rules. Every competitor must be able to win within the established framework of the competition rules. He must create unique offensive combinations designed to score points while avoiding penalties.
2) Economical use of energy over the duration of the match. A fighter must plan his strategy over the course of the full nine minutes of the match. He must clearly decide when it is appropriate to conserve energy and when it is necessary to press the opponent.
3) Judicial application of feinting skills. Feinting should be used wisely and sparingly, so as not to be detected by the opponent.

Once the competitor has a general plan, the following process is necessary for the accurate formulation (psychological) and execution (physical) of an individual strategy:

1. Psychological formulation of strategy

• concentration (attention to the opponent's every action)
• information collection (accumulation of information)
• data selection (sorting of the important information)
• analysis of the situation (projection of future events)
• decision making (selection of appropriate action)
• immediate execution (implementation of chosen action)

2. Physical execution of strategy

• adaptation (change of techniques according to situation)
• economic distribution of energy (conservation and assertion of energy at the proper time)
• timing (attack/defend appropriately)
• execution of plan (carry out planned strategy)
• score management (score enough points to win)
Offensive Strategy
Offense, in taekwondo competition, is the strategic application of skills to the target area of the opponent. It is most commonly applied with forward footwork and explosive movements. To be successful, offensive skills must be executed with good timing and an accurate sense of distance.
There are three methods of offense: direct attack, indirect attack and counterattack. A direct attack is an initiative attack, an indirect attack is a deceptive attack and a counterattack is a reflexive attack.

Direct attack
There are three types of direct attacks according to the distance and stance of the opponent.
1. The first is an in-place attack where the distance to the opponent is perfect for a single kicking attack and no footwork or deception is required.
2. The second is an incline attack where the distance is slightly beyond the reach of an in-place attack. Therefore the competitor must shift his body forward without moving his feet, and launch the attack from the inclined position. Timing, distance and speed are essential.
3. The third is a sliding attack where the distance is even greater than that of the incline attack. The competitor must slide his front foot in as he shifts his body weight forward to attack. Speed is essential for covering the distance in a sliding attack. For maximum efficiency, the competitor must execute the technique before the opponent recognizes his intention.

Indirect Attack
There are three types of indirect attack: feinting, cutting and footwork.
1. Feinting: To create an opening, feint first and then attack according to the opponent's reaction.
2. Cutting: Cut the opponent's attacking movement and follow with a counterattack.
3. Footwork: According to the distance and stance of the opponent, initiate with footwork and attack.

Counterattack
There are two types of counter attacks: direct and indirect.
1. A direct counterattack means countering the opponent's attack without changing position. Speed, agility and fortitude are important for direct counterattacking.
2. An indirect counterattack means avoiding the opponent's attack with footwork and then following with a counterattack.

Summary of Offensive Options:

Direct Attack

1. in-place attack
2. incline attack
3. sliding attack

Indirect Attack
1. feinting
2. cutting
3. drawing

Counterattack
1. direct
2. indirect

Strategic Tips for Winning
1. Counterattacking has a better chance of scoring than attacking for advanced competitors.
2. Beginning and intermediate competitors are most likely to score with single direct attacks.
3. In a close match, an attacking fighter is more likely to win that a counterattacking fighter unless the counterattacker can score a knockout.
4. The most frequently used attacks are roundhouse kick, back kick and axe kick. Successful competitors can effectively counter these kicks.
5. The side kick and front kick are rarely used in competition any more and are highly unlikely to score points.
6. The roundhouse kick is the preferred kick for scoring, followed by the back kick and axe kick.
7. Kicks to the trunk score points more frequently than kicks to the head.
8. Spin whip kick is the least likely kick (out of the frequently used kicks) to score.
9. The most productive round for scoring is the third round.
10. Feinting should be used sparsely and only when there is an intention to attack.
11. Counterattacking fighters should capitalize on the use of their front leg to increase chances of scoring.
12. Occupying the center of the ring is most advantageous.
13. Whenever the opponent approaches the boundary line, push him out.
14. When the opponent positions himself in the corner, prepare to counter an aggressive attack.
15. When the referee says "Kaesok" attack immediately.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

STUDENTS SHOULD KNOW RULES

TAEKWONDO FEDERATION OF INDIA

By: Master Saibee

TFI RULES & REGULATIONS

1.REGISTRATION OF COLOUR BELT ATHLETES

1.1 It is mandatory for all State Associations / Member Units to get their

players, both Colour as well as Black Belt, registered with TFI.

1.2 The Identity cards will be issued to players by TFI under the signatures

of Secretary General.

1.3 The TFI will charge* Rs. 100/- as one time fee from new students for

Colour Belt registration with ID card. State Association, District

Association & Coach/Club will charge Rs.25/= each. (*Amended wef

11.03.2007)

1.4 Colour Belt Grading will be the sole responsibility of the State

Association / Member Unit. TFI has to be intimated details of the

athletes who are appearing for the colour belt grading and submit

results of the belt grading to the TFI Secretariat. Athlete will pay Colour

Belt grading fee of not exceeding Rs. 200/- per colour belt grading

which is shared as under:

State Association : Rs. 100/=

TFI : Rs. 25/=

Examiner : Rs. 25/=

Club / Coach : Rs. 25/=

District Association : Rs. 25/=

If a Player fails in the Examination, he has to pay Rs. 25/- for reexamination

to the TFI. For Yellow Belt TFI will not charge any

Fees.

1.5 The date of Registration will be reckoned from the month of receipt of

particulars in TFI Secretariat along with the requisite fee complete in all

respects. Incomplete applications will be deemed not received by TFI

for registration till all the formalities are completed.

2. REGISTRATION OF BLACK BELT ATHLETES

2.1 The Black Belt Examination shall be conducted strictly in accordance

with Circular 1 of 2005.

2.2 The fee structure for Black Belt Examination for each Dan promotion

test shall be as provided in Circular 1 of 2005.

2.3 The Black Belt Examiner is paid the following:-

a) Belt Examination Fee of Rs. 200/- (or as per existing TFI Rules

amended from time to time) per Candidate at the time of Test.

Minimum of 25 athletes should be present for Dan Promotion

grading otherwise the Organizers should pay Traveling allowance

of the Examiner.

b) The examiner will not be paid any TA/DA by TFI or Organizing

Association if the required number of athletes (25 numbers) is

present.

c) The expenses on boarding and lodging, up to a maximum of Rs.

500/- per day, would be borne by the organizers. Any expenses

more than Rs. 500/- would be borne by the examiner himself.

The TFI observer is paid as under:

a) Daily allowance of Rs.500/- per day (or as per existing TFI rules)

for meals, boarding and lodging. The organizing unit if makes any

arrangements should recover the cost from TFI observer and in no

case make any expenses more than Rs. 500/-.

b) Honorarium of Rs. 500/- per day.

c) 3 tier A/C train fare to and fro from his place of residence to the

venue. Local transport shall be provided by the organizers.

2.4 Kukkiwon authorizes many categories of Examiners for taking

examination. Therefore, athletes acquiring Dan Certificates through

other examiners not authorized by TFI as per these rules will have to

pay registration fee of Rs.2,500/= (upto 3 RD DAN). Out of this fee,

Rs.1,500/= will be retained by the TFI whereas Rs.1,000/= will be

passed on to the State Association / Member Unit. Athletes who have

acquired Dan Certificates before 24th January 1999 and not registered

with TFI, can register by paying a sum of Rs.300/= which includes

Rs.100/= of State Association. Athletes who have acquired Dan

Certificates after 24th January 1999 through other Examiners not

authorized by TFI, has to pay Rs. 2500/- for each Dan Upto 3rd Dan. 4th

Dan & above has to pay 50% of the Prescribed Fees and here again

Rs.1,000/= will be paid back to the State Association.

2.5 There should be a mandatory gap of two years and two months from the

date of colour belt registration to the date of appearing in the Black Belt

Examination.

2.6 The examination shall be conducted strictly according to the WTF

syllabus.

3. NATIONAL REFEREE COURSE

KYUROGI

3.1 Black belt holders registered with TFI only will be eligible for referee

seminar.

3.2 Following referee courses will be arranged & conducted under the

supervision of TFI.

1) National Referee Seminar for class ‘P’

2) National Referee refresher Course

3.3 The duration of the Course shall not be less than three days.

3.4 The TFI shall constitute a panel of Examiners, eligible to conduct

examination and depute them at the place & venue to be decided by the

President TFI in consultation with Secretary General.

3.5 The fee structure of National Referee Courses will be as under:

National Referee Seminar

a) National Referee Seminar : Rs 1,500/-

(Includes Registration Fee & Study Material)

(Examiner is paid 300/= for main & 300/= per

Candidate for Refresher seminar)

b) National Referee Refresher Seminar : Rs. 1000/-

c) National Referee Registration with ID card

for each grade promotion : Rs 500/-

d) National Referees are paid per day during

Championships as per the article 4.10 (a).

3.6 National Referee Course will be conducted at least twice in a year at the

places to be decided by TFI and conducted by qualified WTF

International Referees only.

3.7 The National Referees shall pay one time registration fee of Rs. 500/- for

each Grade.

POOMSAE

3.8 For poomsae, the following fee (Amendments in fee etc carried out from

time to time) applicable as on date are as under:

1. National Poomsae Judge Course Rs. 1,500/-

2. Standard Poomsae learning Rs. 750/-

3. Examiner fee (per candidate) Rs. 300/-

3.9 PROMOTION TO HIGHER GRADES:

TFI will have screening meetings two times a year (June and December)

for the selection of eligible referees to be promoted according to the

Article 8(3) of National Referee Regulations.

4. NATIONAL TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

4.1 The Federation will take steps to conduct every year the following

National Taekwondo championships starting from year 2001:

a) Senior Male Black Belt & Female Black & Colour Belt.

b) Junior Boys & Girls Black & Colour Belt

d) Sub-Junior Boys & Girls Black & Colour Belt

e) 6 Numbers Prize Money Open Junior & Senior Colour & Black

Belt in a year.

f) Federation Cup Black Belt (Male & Female)

g) Senior Men & Women Colour Belt Championships. One Player

from One State. Player should be above Green Belt.

The weight categories will be as under:

Weight Category

M A L E F E M A L E

4.2 Any Individual, Taekwondo Club, State Association, District Association

etc interested in Organizing a Open National Taekwondo Championship

under the banner of Federation, should submit a written request 60

days in advance for permission and Fees of Rs.17,000/= should be

submitted to TFI which includes Rs.10,000/= to TFI, Rs.5,000/= to State

Association and Rs.2,000/= to District Association. Required numbers

of the National Referees for the Championships will be deputed by TFI

Secretariat turn by turn from the List of Referees and for cost saving,

National Referees will be deputed from the neighboring Districts /

States, Any Championships conducted without prior approval from TFI

will not be recognized by TFI.

4.3 Age Category

4.3.1 Seniors - 17 years & above

4.3.2 Juniors - 14 & below 17 years

4.3.3 Sub-Junior - below 14 years

4.4 The age will be reckoned end of the year, when the championships are

held. (E.g. If an athlete is born on 25th May 1983, he can participate in

any junior championships up to 31st December 2000 in 17 years

Division)

4.5 The venue of National Championships shall preferably be decided in the

General Body meeting. The Championship shall be organised by the

State Taekwondo Association under the auspices of the Federation.

4.6 The Member Associations willing to organise the National

Championships of categories mentioned at 4.1 above shall apply to TFI

one month before the General Assembly meeting so that it can be

circulated as an Agenda item.

4.7 The Championship will be conducted under the supervision of a

Technical Committee appointed by the President in consultation with

Secretary General TFI. The principle of neutral judging will be adopted.

4.8 The entry fee for participation in the Championship shall be Rs. 200/= for

A-class cities, Rs. 150/= for B-Class cities and Rs. 100/- for C-Class

cities per participant, which shall be retained by the host State

Association.

4.9 Grants from HRD & Other Sources

4.9.1 The host State Association shall pay 25% of the grant / financial

aid received by it to the TFI other than the one received from

Department of Youth Affairs & Sports (HRD), Govt. of India.

4.9.2 Grants received from DYAS (HRD) will be paid by TFI to the Host

State in full. The entry fee received by the host State/Member Unit

will be submitted to TFI as capitation fee. However, to protect the

payments of TA/DA & rail fare to Referees/Judges being deputed

by TFI, the actual amount due to them will be deducted from the

DYAS (HRD) grant being transferred to host State/Member Unit by

TFI.

4.9.3 Till such time the grants from DYAS (HRD) are delayed, TFI will

pay TA/DA & rail fare to Referees & Judges from its own funds.

Hosts will also utilize the entry fee collected. As soon as the grants

from HRD are received, including old grants, the same will be

settled as provided in 4.9.2 above.

4.10 (a) National Referees are paid per day during Championships as follows :

For Class P Referees : Rs. 200/-

For Class 3 Referees : Rs. 300/-

For Class 2 Referees : Rs. 400/-

For Class 1 Referees : Rs. 500/-

Traveling allowance of Rs.125/- per day (24 hours), 2nd class sleeper

Train Fare with 75% Concession. Where Train Service is not available,

Bus Fare should be paid to the National Referees.

(b) In case of last minute invitation sent to the National Referee due to

late confirmation of National Referees for the National championships, if

Concession is not able to obtain, 2nd class sleeper full fare has to be

paid.

(c) National Referees who do not confirm their participation or fail to

inform their inability to participate in the National Championships after

receiving Invitation on 2 occasions, will be kept under abeyance for a

period of ONE YEAR and will not be invited for any National

Championships. .

4.11 The certificates shall be signed by the Organising Chairman,

Organising Secretary and President / Secretary General of TFI.

5. MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION

5.1 TFI will bear the following expenses of the Executive Council Members

attending EC Meetings and two representatives of each State

Association / Member Unit attending General Assembly meetings

called by the Federation:

5.1.1 Rail fare 3 Tier A/C to & fro (actual paid by them)

5.1.2 Rail Fare II Class to & fro (actual paid by them)

5.1.3 Boarding & Lodging expenses starting from 12:00 hrs prior to the

meeting day and 12:00 hrs day next.

6. TRANSFER OF PLAYERS TO OTHER STATES

A player seeking his/her transfer from one State to another is required to get

no objection certificate from TFI. After getting the no objection certificate,

he/she shall apply to the State Association where he/she wants transfer giving

admissible reasons for seeking transfer e.g. transfer of parents, shifting of

business, shifting / admission to educational institution etc. He / she shall

also deposit his / her identity card. *The colour belt transfer / migration

registration fee is *Rs 100/=. *The black belt transfer / migration fee is Rs

300/=

The concerned State Association shall recommend the case along with old

identity card and requisite fee for new identity card to TFI for approval. The

TFI shall decide the transfer cases only twice in a year i.e. 1st February and 1st

August. New identity cards shall be issued if approved. The transferee shall

apply for the transfer at least Six months before the National Championships.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

MOST USING KICKS IN TAEKWONDO

Some of the most well known taekwondo techniques include:

* Front Kick (ap chagi): This is a very linear kick. The practitioner raises their knee to their waist, pulls their toes back and quickly extends their foot at an opponent. It is also known as the snap kick.

* Side Kick (yop chagi): A very powerful kick, first the practitioner raises his knee, rotates their body 90 degrees, extend their leg striking with the side or heel of their foot.

* Turning Kick (dollyo chagi): Also known as roundhouse kick. The practitioner raises their knee, turns, pulls their toes back and extends the kick horizontally across his target.

* Hook Kick (ap hurya chagi): A less popular kick traditionally, it has found increasing favor in modern competitions. The practitioner raises the knee in a fashion similar to the side kick, then extends the foot in a dorsal arc (would be clock-wise for the right foot) with the heel as the intended striking weapon. This is also known as the front hook kick.

* Axe Kick (naeryo chagi): Another kick that has increased in popularity due to sparring competitons. The knee is raised in front of the body, the leg then extended and pulled down with the heel pointed downward. It is typically targeted toward the head or shoulders and requires significant flexibility to employ effectively. There are many styles of axe kicks. They are also known as downward kicks.

* Crescent Kick (chiki chagi): There are two variations of this kick; outer cresent and the inner cresent. In outer, the practitioner raises the extended leg as high as they can, and slightly across the body, (a bit to the side of the intended target), they then sweep to the side in a circular (crescent) movement. For the inner, the motions are the same, but the direction of the kick changes, this time originating from the outside of the body, heading towards the inside of the body.

* Spin Kicks (dwet chagi): There are a number of spinning kicks that involve the rotation of the entire body before the kick is released. Spinning kicks include the spinning side kick (dwet chagi), spinning hook kick (dwet hurya chagi), spinning axe kick, returning kick, and a number of other kicks of varying popularity.

* Jump Kicks (twimyo chagi): There are also a number of kicks that involve jumping before their execution. These include jumping front kick (twimyo ap chagi), jumping side kick (twimyo yop chagi), flying side kick, jumping roundhouse (twimyo dollyo chagi) (sometimes referred to as butterfly kick, although this term is at times used for a distinct kick separate from the jumping roundhouse), jumping spinning hook kick, shuffle jump kick, and jump spinning side kick.

STANCES IN TAEKWONDO

Stances

Horseback riding stance

Ju choom sa gi

Forward long stance

Ahp gubi sa gi

Walking stance

Ahp sa gi

Back stance

Dwi sa gi

Cat stance

Bom sa gi

Cross stance

Koa sa gi

Crane stance

Hak dari sa gi

Don't let all this Korean terminology scare you. I have never been in a class where the instructor didn't use Korean and English instructions to help students learn the terms

Well there was one time where the whole class was instructed in Korean, but only because the Master didn't speak English. I kept my eyes on the Masters and seniors in front of me and followed along to the best of my ability.

Also, I don't want you to think that all this vocabulary finds its way into every class.It doesn't. BY:MASTERSAIBEE

Friday, August 7, 2009

How to Defend in a Three Step Taekwondo Sparring

The defensive moves of three-step sparring in taekwondo are basic blocks executed in the L stance and a counter attack at the end. An attacker advances while throwing midsection punches, and you retreat and block the strikes in three-step sparring. By practicing this kind of exercise repetitively in taekwondo, you will develop balance and coordination.

How to Do a Middle Inner Forearm Block in Taekwondo:

Instructions

Step 1: Start in a stance with your feet about shoulder width apart. This will give you the most control for learning and practicing, but realize that in a sparring situation, you may have to execute this block in a different stance.

Step 2: Place your arms in front of you with your hands in a fist at about chest level or a little higher. With both palms facing the ground, cross your hands at the wrists with your right hand on the bottom. This will allow you to block with your right hand. Place the left hand on bottom and reverse the next steps to execute a left hand block.

Step 3: Rotate both of your fists while moving your hands to the blocking position. Your left fist is going to land on your hip with your palm facing up. Your right fist is going to end at about shoulder height. Bend your right arm at the elbow a little, with your arm extended straight out from your shoulder.

Step 4: Snap your blocking arm. Think of blocking as a defensive strike. If your opponent is attacking you with a punch, snapping your block can change his punching momentum and open him up for an attack. A strong block will open offensive possibilities, so practice snapping your blocking forearm into place.

Step 5: Be ready to strike. Your left hand is on your hip ready to punch after your block. Practice combos as well as just your block. After you snap your block, punch with your left hand from your waist. This combo has the potential to open up your opponent after their attack and allow you to get in a strong punch.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

How to improve your kicking speed ?., By : Master SaiBee

Speed is not always a means of how quickly you can accelerate your Taekwondo technique into your opponent. In fact, speed is based on many things, other than just raw acceleration of techniques. Today, in our sparring class, I noticed a few students with extra movements in their steps just before they executed their back kick.
Students were doing bag drills and I was analyzing the speed at which they began their kick up to contact on the target. I noticed that some of our fast Taekwondo students were executing their back kicks slower simply because they pivoted or stepped just before they kicked. I call this a "prep." A "prep" basically means that you are positioning yourself better to execute a good fast kick.
What I teach my Taekwondo students is that they must learn to incorporate the "prep" into their regular stance. For example, if you tend to bend your legs just before you kick, you are kicking slower than you potentially could. Instead, slightly bend your legs to begin with. Make your stance with bent legs so that you basically skip a step in this process.
Another common "prep", in Taekwondo, is for a student to pivot their foot, then kick. It becomes a 2 step process. In Olympic style competition, this 2 step process is a dead give away to your opponent. I advise our Taekwondo students and competitors to combine the 2 steps into 1 fluid motion. Basically, everything is done at once and the kick is executed faster.
In summary-
1. Pivot supporting foot at the same time you're kicking, making a 1 step process instead of 2. This goes for all kicks, not just back kicks.
2. Find the body or leg position that you make just before you begin your kick. Then, incorporate that position into your fighting stance so you eliminate a step.
The amount of time you save by eliminating these extra steps, or "preps" are fractions of a second. On the other hand, points are scored in Taekwondo by opportunities that last only a fraction of a second.
Good luck with your training!
Respectfully,
Saibee

20 Tae Kwon Do One Steps By:Master SaiBee

ONE STEPS
1. Step back with right foot into a left back stance, while executing a left forearm block. Without stepping, execute a left knife hand strike to partners neck.

2. Step forward with left foot into a left forward stance, while executing a right knife hand block. Step back with left foot while executing a round kick with the right foot to partner’s midsection.
3. Step forward with left foot into a left forward stance, while executing a right knife hand block. Step back with left foot while executing a side kick with the right foot to partners midsection.
4. Jump to the right landing in a left back stance, fighting position. Execute a round kick with the right foot to your partner’s face level.
5. Jump to the right landing in a left back stance, fighting position. Execute a side kick with the right foot to your partners midsection level.
6. Jump to the right landing in a left back stance, fighting position. Execute a punch with the right hand, face level, then round kick with the right foot, face level.
7. Jump to the right landing in a left back stance, fighting position. Execute a punch with the right hand, face level, then side kick with the right foot, midsection level.
8. Step back with left foot into a left back stance, while executing a ready fighting position. Execute a left outside crescent kick, then a right foot spin wheel kick to your partner’s face level.
9. Step back with the left foot into a left back stance, while executing a ready fighting position. Execute a left outside crescent kick, then a right foot spin side kick to your partner’s midsection level.
10. Step back with the right foot into a right back stance, while executing a ready fighting position. Execute a right outside crescent kick, then a left wheel kick, the left foot round kick, all face level.
11. Step forward with left foot into left forward stance, while executing a left high rising block. Without stepping, execute a right punch( midsection), a right knife hand strike (midsection), a left punch( midsection), and a right ridge hand strike( face level).
12. Step forward with left foot into a left back stance, while executing an outside forearm block. Hook over partner’s punching arm with left hand, spin clockwise moving right foot into riding stance, striking with the right elbow. Without stepping, then strike with the left elbow.
13. Step back with right foot into right back stance, at the same time blocking down with palm of left hand. Move left foot to right, punch with right hand then round kick with right foot to partner’s face level.
14. Step out with left foot into riding stance on the outside of partners punch. Block open left hand to partner’s elbow. Without stepping, punch to midsection with right hand, then left , then right. Move left foot to right then round kick right foot, spin side kick left foot, partners midsection.
15. Step forward right foot into right back stance, while executing a right forearm outside block. Without moving, execute a right elbow strike( midsection) then a right back fist strike( face level). Move right foot counterclockwise to form a left back stance, then execute a right round kick.
16. Step backward into a right back stance, while executing a ready fighting position. Execute a right round kick, face level.
17. Step backward into a right back stance, while executing a ready fighting position. Execute a right side kick, midsection level.
18. Step backward into a right back stance, while executing a ready fighting position. Execute a right spin side kick, midsection level.
19. Execute a drop kick left foot, crescent kick right foot, then round kick left foot. ( all face level)
20. Step backward into a right back stance, while executing a ready fighting position. Execute a right foot jump round kick, then a left foot jump spin side kick, then a right foot jump side kick.

Meaning of Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a modern martial art, characterized by it's fast, high and spinning kicks. There are multiple interpretations of the name taekwondo. Taekwondo is often translated as 'the way of hand and foot'. The definition of the name Taekwondo is

Tae = 'to strike or block with the foot' or 'to kick', it also means 'jump'
K'won = 'Fist', 'to strike or block with hand'
Do = 'The way of' or 'art'.

Put this together and Taekwondo means: "The art of Kicking and Punching" or "The art of unarmed combat". The sport has been founded in Korea and is one of the popular modern martial arts.