TKD Theory

Meaning of Taekwon-Do

Translated literally 'Tae' means to jump, to kick, or smash with the foot. 'Kwon' denotes the fist - chiefly to punch or destroy with the hand or fist. 'Do' means an art or way or method.

About Taekwon-Do

• Taekwon-Do was founded by General Choi Hong Hi, IX degree
• General Choi was born on November 9th, 1918, and died on June 15th, 2002
• Taekwon-Do was given its name on April 11th, 1955
• The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) was founded on March 22, 1966
• The World Taekwon-Do Federation (WTF) was established May 28, 1973
• Taekwon-Do was introduced into the United Kingdom by Rhee Ki Ha (now Grandmaster IX degree) in 1967

The Student Oath

• I shall observe the tenets of Taekwon-Do.
• I shall respect all instructors and seniors.
• I shall never misuse Taekwon-Do.
• I shall be a champion of freedom and justice.
• I shall strive to build a more peaceful world.

Il - The Significance of One

• Il Kyok Pil Sung - Achieve victory in a single blow (literally One Strike Certain Victory).
• Il Pyon Dan Shim - Serve one Master with unshakable loyalty.
• Oh Do Il Kwan - Pursue one goal whatsoever, once it is determined.

References

• Podstawowe Nazewnictwo - An excellent TKD reference. Even better if you can read Polish. (PDF)