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The “Original” Taekwon-Do was the Korean Martial Art of Self
Defense that first applied the name Taekwon-Do to the system that
was being developed in the Korean Military by Gen. Choi and the
soldiers under his command. They conceived of the name in 1954
and received approval from the Korean President in 1955. They
continuously applied the name Taekwon-Do from this time period.
The other styles of Tae Kwon Do came to apply the name to their
systems or groups years later. These Original Taekwon-Do
Instructors in the Military began to diffuse Taekwon-Do around the
world, starting in 1959. When the ITF was formed in 1966 they
continued this dissemination. The WTF was formed in 1973.
PURPOSE: It is hoped that information provided herein can help
educate the masses about the true history of how, where and when
Tae Kwon Do came to be, along with crediting the many who were
instrumental in not only creating Korea’s greatest gift, but sharing it
with the world. It is time to dispel the myth that Tae Kwon Do is
2,000 years old! Hopefully when better informed, Tae Kwon Do
students will come to realize that we have much more in common,
then that which separates us. We encourage and indeed request, as
well as need comments and other submissions to help explain the
historical development. However under no circumstances will any
information be allowed unless it conforms to the Tenets of Taekwon-
Do!
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