Taekwondo Korean Martial Art

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Tae Kwon Do Korean Martial Art

       During the Japanese invasion in 1910-1945, the practice of Tae Kwon Do is almost vanished. Japanese colonization has strong influenced to modern Tae Kwon Do. By the end of Korean war, President Syngman Rhee has unified Tae Kwon Do unify school system. Shortly, Tae Kwon Do made its debut in North America. Soon it has become very popular to the Westerner.

      International Tae Kwon Do Federation (ITF) and World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTF) are two of the largest Tae Kwon Do organizations in the world. The purpose of the organizations is to organize international competitions under the regulations of the International Olympic Committee ( IOC).
Tae Kwon Do use a lot of kicking techniques. The logic is that leg is strongest and longest weapon in the body.