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The History of Taekwondo in the Oympics
A lot of people learn about Taekwondo when they see or hear about it in the Olympics. However, there are two popular questions that come up once someone is exposed to Taekwondo. Those are, 'Where did it come from' and 'how do I get started' and this article will cover both those questions.
Taekwondo is a form of martial arts that originated in Korea. It is, in fact, the national sport of South Korea. In the Korean language, "tae" means foot, "kwon" means fist, and "do" means way. The typical translation of "taekwondo" is "the way of the fist and foot." Considering the number of people that practice and study taekwondo, it is the most popular of all the martial arts. Taekwondo students choose to practice this martial art for a variety of reasons. Some participants enjoy the fact that taekwondo is a sport and offers training in self-defense, while others study taekwondo as a form of meditation or physical exercise.
The roots of taekwondo can be traced back about two thousand years ago, but established rules and regulations for this martial art were not formed until 1957. It is believed that today's taekwondo was begun during the Japanese Occupation of Korea from 1910 - 1945, particularly the years between 1930 and 1940. Fearing resistance to their occupation of Korea, the Japanese forbade the practice of martial arts by Koreans. Koreans organized underground martial arts practices, using many of the martial art techniques they had seen exhibited by the Japanese during the Occupation years, and developing their own special form of marital art.
Taekwondo was not part of the Olympics' line up of sporting events until the 1988 Seoul, Korea Olympic games. In 1988, taekwondo was a demonstration sport for the Olympics. Taekwondo was not an official sport of the Olympics until the 2000 Sydney, Australia Olympic games. Not surprisingly, Korea won three of the four gold medals for taekwondo competition at the Sydney games.
The sportswear manufacturer, Adidas, will be supplying the Chinese Olympic team with taekwondo supplies for the 2008 Beijing, China Olympic games. Adidas has partnered with the 2008 Olympics and will also supply sportswear for the many Olympic officials, volunteers, and staff. Adidas manufactures a full line of taekwondo supplies, including taekwondo sparring equipment, protective gear, and uniforms.
Taekwondo uniforms are V-necked, long-sleeved uniforms, usually made from a cotton and polyester blend fabric. Sparring equipment for taekwondo includes vinyl-covered padded head gear, gloves, and shin guards. A popular taekwondo protective gear is the body protector, a padded body shield for the chest, abdomen, and shoulder area. It is important to remember that all taekwondo equipment should fit properly and comfortably. Look for the approval of the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) on all taekwondo equipment.
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Taekwondo: Sparring Strategies for the Ring and the Street $19.82 This book is an exhaustive compilation of Taekwondo's training methods, techniques, and sparring strategies. Included are chapters on all the skills you need to hone your Taekwondo for the competition ring and for defense on the street, including: Speed, footwork, flexibility, strength and endurance, defense and combination attacks. As an added bonus, there are also chapters on recuperation and nutrition to help you increase your energy level and recover more quickly from tough workouts, grueling matches and injuries. Taekwondo Sparring Strategies is profusely illustrated with over 700 photographs detailing every aspect of mastering this dynamic martial art |
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Taekwondo Step Sparring $22.32 Author: Kim, Sang H./ Lee, Kyu Hyung Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 157 Publication Date: 2010/08/15 Language: English Dimensions: 9.10 x 6.06 x 0.34 inches |
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Advanced Taekwondo : Sparring and Hapkido Techniques $7.74 No Synopsis Available |
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Filipino Martial Arts Stick Contact Fighting Head Gear Armor MMA Karate Taekwondo Kali Escrima Eskrima Arnis Sparring Helmet $109.99 Brand new, never used! Retails for $129.95! This is the type of headgear used in full-contact Escrima Kali Arnis stick fighting tournaments! Fully padded with metal face cage, padded crown and ears. All leather and cloth construction, triple stitched. fully adjustable. Official equipment of the WEKAF (World Escrima, Kali and Arnis Federation). Color may vary. One size fits all. Type: Kali Headgear |
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The Official Taekwondo Training Manual $6.99 There's no other manual like this: more than 1,200 photographs show every step it takes to master Taekwondo, from the very first forms to the most intricate techniques of the art. The coverage is so encompassing, it's the only manual endorsed by the World Taekwondo Federation (the sport's only recognized international governing body) - and because it's co-authored by the man who was the head coach of the U.S. Taekwondo team you know nothing's overlooked. Those eager to learn will find background notes on Taekwondo's history, philosophy, and symbols; a scrupulously complete dissection of breaking and sparring; and a thorough treatment of competition, including officiating guidelines and contestant qualifications. It's THE book anyone interested in Taekwondo must have. |
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Effective TaekwonDo Sparring By Hogan, Jim/ Home, James $32.07 Author: Hogan, Jim/ Home, James Publication Date: 2010/04/01 Number of Pages: 160 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 7.50 Height: 9.75 |
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Taekwondo Kyorugi: Olympic Style Sparring (2nd Edition) $22.32 Author: Kim, Sang H./ Lee, Kyung M./ Chung, Kuk H. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 224 Publication Date: 2000/03/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.14 x 6.02 x 0.58 inches |
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Taekwondo: Building on the Basics $18.52 Written by masterful, experienced, black belt instructors/authors, this book includes basic to advanced techniques, forms, sparring, self-defense, holds, locks, takedowns, weapons defense, and meditation. Improve the fundamentals of Taekwondo, extend them with multiple variations, and add new skills. Clear instructions, 350 photographs, skill drills, and tips throughout. |
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Mastering Tae Kwon Do UNDER Black Belt Sparring DVD 1 3 step taekwondo karate #RS347 $14.99 On this DVD Master Park shows you the basic sparring drills and combinations including 1 step 2 step and 3 step sparring. These three basic sparring drills will teach you the idea of timing and distancing which are the most important thing for you to learn before doing actual free form sparring with an opponent. Master Park will take you step by step through each move and explain to you in his own unique way how to get started in Type: Books & Videos Gender: Unisex |
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Taekwondo: The State of the Art $6.32 Taekwondo is the most complete and up-to-date book available on this widely popular Korean sport, providing a thorough description and discussion of basic techniques as well as sparring strategies, plus interviews and cutting-edge methods from U.S. Olympic Training Center and National Team coaches. Troubleshooting sections and more than 350 detailed line drawings will help students of every skill level perfect their forms and improve timing, speed, and power. Also featuring a brief history of the sport, along with the philosophical principles and values behind it |
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Taekwondo, Advanced Sparring Techniques: Volumes 1-5; 5 DVD Set $124.59 No Synopsis Available |
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Freestyle Sparring Book (Copyright 2000, 208 pages) $19.95 Build an explosive freestyle sparring arsenal with powerful techniques, precise timing, and superior tactics! Packed with valuable sparring drills and strategies, Freestyle Sparring provides the tools you need to develop and refine your fighting skills.Grandmaster Woo Jin Jung, a lifelong Taekwondo artist and 8th Dan black belt, has written the ultimate freestyle sparring resource for beginning, intermediate, and advanced martial artists in all hard-style disciplines. Regardless of your current skill level, Freestyle Sparring’s skills, drills, tactics, and conditioning will help you become a faster, stronger, smarter fighter. Grandmaster Jung shares his wealth of knowledge and experience by providing the following:Detailed instruction of proper technique Drills for refining technique, timing, and conditioningSkill assessment checklists to maximize strengths and minimize weaknessesMental tactics that provide superior focus and disciplineStrategies for incorporating techniques from other martial arts stylesSpecific guidelines for tournament competition, including equipment, uniforms, and sparring rules for both Karate and TaekwondoSample training programs provide step-by-step guidance in developing efficient, effective workout regimens, including plans for preparing for competition and schedules for year-round training. Over 160 photos illustrate 110 sparring techniques, including punches, kicks, blocks, and strikes. Whether you enjoy sparring as one aspect of martial arts training or wish to excel in competition, Freestyle Sparring gives you everything you need to take your fighting skills to the next level.About the AuthorGrandmaster Woo Jin Jung is a lifelong Taekwondo artist who has attained 8th Dan black belt status. Master Jung co-founded - with Chuck Norris-the Martial Arts Federation for World Peace. Throughout a teaching career that spans 35 years, he has trained thousands of martial artists, including many premier practitioners and instructors. Master Jung’s Taekwondo headquarters is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and branch schools are located throughout the Midwest. He is vice president of Tri-Mount Publications, publishers of Tae Kwon Do Times. Master Jung lives in Cedar Rapids.Jennifer Lawler, a freelance writer and black belt martial artist, earned her PhD in English from the University of Kansas. She has played a pivotal role in the development, organization, and explanation of Master Jung’s profound insight. An accomplished author, |
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Sparring $97.19 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Sparring is a form of training common to many martial arts. Although the precise form varies, it is essentially relatively freeform fighting, with enough rules, customs, or agreements to make injuries unlikely, by extension, argumentative debate is sometimes called verbal sparring. The physical nature of sparring naturally varies with the nature of the skills it is intended to develop; sparring in a striking art such as Chun Kuk Do will normally begin with the players at opposite sides of the ring and will be given a point for striking the appropriate area and will be given a foul for striking an inappropriate area or stepping out of the ring. Sparring in a grappling art such as judo might begin with the partners holding one another and end if they separate. The organization of sparring matches also varies, if the participants know each other well and are friendly, it may be sufficient for them to simply play, without rules, referee, or timer. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 128 Publication Date: 2011/01/20 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.30 inches |
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Taekwondo By Man, Kim Bok $37.21 Author: Bok Man, Kim Subtitle: Defense Against Weapons: Weapons, Sparring, and Patterns from Taekwondos Technical Founder Publication Date: 2012/05/16 Number of Pages: 417 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 1.25 Width: 8.75 Height: 11.00 |
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