Taekwondo

Tae = To SMASH with the foot

Korean Taekwondo is the world’s most popular sport. Tae means to jump, kick, or smash with the foot.

Kirik Jenness

November 15, 2015 · 1 min read

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Korean Taekwondo is the world’s most popular sport. Tae means to jump, kick, or smash with the foot. Kwon means to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. And Do means art, way, or method. It emphasizes kicks. This is why.

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