The Korean martial art of taekwondo (pronounced “tay-kwan-do”) was developed in the 1940s and 1950s as a combination of indigenous Korean fighting styles such as taekkyeon, gwonbeop, and subak, with influence from other martial arts including karate. Its emphasis on kicks thrown from a mobile stance, using the leg’s greater reach and power, sets it apart from other martial arts that employ hand strikes and grappling techniques.
During a typical taekwondo match, points are scored for successful kicks to the head and body that land with precision and power. Techniques that do not meet the required standard are not scored, and excessive contact is penalized by judges. The competitor with the most scoring techniques wins the bout. Matches are typically three minutes in length, and a winner is determined by either the accumulation of points or by knockout.
In addition to being a physical skill, taekwondo also promotes moral values and a code of ethics. It teaches respect, courage, and the indomitable spirit.
Studies have been conducted on why taekwondo experts are so effective at breaking boards and bricks, and they have concluded that the success of a break is based not on brute force but rather on precise technique and speed. Unlike the boxer who seeks to punch through the target to cause maximum damage, a taekwondo expert strikes with no follow through, eliminating oscillation in the board and permitting the force of the strike to pass unimpeded through to the surface, resulting in fracture.
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