First, Taekwondo is the right way of using Tae and Kwon 'fists and feet,' or all the parts of the body that are
represented by fists and feet. Second, it is a way to control or calm down fights and keep the peace. This
concept comes from the meaning of Tae Kwon 'to put fists under control' [or 'to step on fists']. Thus
Taekwondo means "the right way of using all parts of the body to stop fights and help to build a better and
more peaceful world."
Taekwondo has been developing with the 5000-year long history of Korea, being called by several different
names in the course. In Korea, Taekwondo began as a defense martial art called "Subak" or "Taekkyon,"
and developed as a way of training body and mind in the ancient kingdom of Koguryo, under the name of
"Sunbae." In the Shilla period, it had become the backbone of Hwarangdo that aimed at producing leaders
of the country.
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