Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts that teaches more than just physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing the spirit through training of the body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation. It is among the official events in the Olympics.

Taekwondo was developed throughout much of Korea's long history, being called by several different names in the course. In Korea, Taekwondo began as a defensive martial art called "Subak" or "Taekkyon," as a way of training body and mind in the ancient kingdom of Koguryo. During the Shilla period, it was the backbone of training for the Hwarangdo, the elite group of young warriors that was formed to nurture the future leaders of the country.

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