Taekwondo

From Fresh Dictionary

English

Etymology

Tae means "to kick or destroy with the foot". Kwon means "to punch with the fist". Do means "way" or "art." Hence, Taekwondo is loosely translated as "the art of kicking and punching."

Noun

Taekwondo or Tae Kwon Do (태권도)

1. A martial arts form which originated in Korea in 1955 as a unification of several forms, it is now the Korean national sport. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport.de:Taekwondo