Definitions for "Taekwondo"
Keywords:  korean, martial, kwon, olympic, korea
Korean style of empty hand combat very simular to karate. Great emphasis is placed upon delivering strikes with the feet and fists. This art was partly indigenous to Korea, being known as Tae Dyon in it's older version.
A modern form of martial art meaning "way of hands and feet" and descended from ancient Korean martial arts.
Way of smashing with feet and fists. A modern martial way and combative sport emphasizing high kicking and body punching. Also spelled "tae kwon do" and "taekwon-do." (Korean)