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Taekwondo was practiced as far back as 2000 years ago. During the long & embattled history of Korea. Taekwondo - orginally called Subak and Takyon - evolved from a survival fighting system into a complete Martial Art. It became the ethical, mental and physical foundation of the Hwarang, the legendary Warrior-Knights of the Silla Dynasty.

Korean Monks Takyon tournament

Through the centuries the Korean Peninsula was often attacked and invaded by neighbouring countries, however the fierce spirit of the Korean people was never crushed and the art of Taekwondo was preserved as part of the cultural and martial heritage of the nation. It was handed down from one generation to the next, refined and strengthened in the process.

When its practice was outlawed by invaders, it was kept alive secretly, often in secluded monastries. Finally, in the early 1950's many associations were formed to revitalise, organise and promote the ancient Martial Art of Korea.

In 1965, the Korean Taekwondo Association was recognised by the government as the organisation to bring together the different schools (Kwan) and styles into one. Since then Taekwondo has achieved great popularity, becoming the first national sport of Korea. It is now included in the school curriculm from first grade to college and it is required practice for the police and military.

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Today Taekwondo is a Traditional Martial Art, a scientific Self-Defense system and a modern sport practiced by over 20 million people in 165 countries.

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Taekwondo was introduced as a demonstration sport at the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics. It is the only form of Martial Art that is recognised as a Sport and Traditional Art. Taekwondo was a medal sport during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Australia winning a Gold medal with Lauren Burns, and a silver medal with Daniel Trenton

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Lauren Burns - Gold Medal

Lauren Burns long

 

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