Tae means “to destroy with the feet.” Kwon means “to strike.” And Do means “way.” Taekwondo training generally consists of learning a system of kicks, punches, blocks, and open-handed strikes. The Way of Wisdom Did you know? TAEKWONDO IS A KOREAN MARTIAL ART. It blends self-def...
Taekwondo, along with many other martial arts, is traditionally performed in bare feet, though there are specialist training shoes that can sometimes be worn. A taekwondo student typically wears a uniform (dobok), often white but sometimes black (or other colors), with a belt tied around the ...