Outline Of The Historical Development Of Tae Kwon Do Flashcards
2000 years ago
Mural paintings determine existence of ancient TDK in Korea.
When and why did Hwarang warriors first use TDK?
During the Silla dynasty to help unify the Korean Peninsula
Historical Tae Kwon Do:
What happened during the Koryo dynasty?
TKD grew in popularity and spread throughout the countryside during this dynasty.
What is the country name “Korea” derived from?
“Koryo” is the basis of what country’s name?
What happened during Japanese occupation of Korea (1910-1945)?
Korean martial arts were banned during this time.
What happened in 1945?
End of WWII-Korea liberated
Five martial arts schools started
What are the names of the 5 martial arts schools formed in 1945?
- Moo duk kwon
- Chung do kwon
- Jido kwon
- Chang mood kwon
- Song moo kwon
What happened in 1953?
Five more kwons formed:
- Oh Do Kwon
- Han Moo Kwon
- Kang Duk Kwon
- Jung Do Kwon
- Kuk Mo Kwon
What happened in 1955
Korean government orders all kwons to unify under the name Tae Soo Do
What happened in 1957?
Many kwons change style name to tae kwon do for it’s similarity to their original martial art, Taekuyon
What happened in 1959?
Korean Tae Kwon Do Association (KTA) is formed.
What happened in 1965?
After the Kwons agree to unify in 1961, they agree to the name Korean Tae Kwon Do Association (KTA) with General Choi as president
What happened in 1966?
General Choi is founder of International Tae Kwon Do Association (ITF). Forms used are called haunts, later called Tuls.
What happened in 1972?
Kukkiwon or “National Technique Center” is opened and is the KTA central Dojang.
8 new poomsae formed, called Taegeuk, replacing the Palgwe poomsae
What happened in 1973?
World Tae Kwon Do Federation is formed (WTF).
