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Historical Korean Martial ArtAbout 2,000 years ago, there were 3 warring tribes...
About 2,000 years ago there were 3 warring tribes dwelling in the Korean peninsula who developed a martial art both to improve their combat skills and to protect themselves against dangerous animals. According to Korean history research, Taekwondo originated from those ages.

The spirit of Taekwondo at this time developed on a firm base of three qualities: bravery, courtesy and loyalty. This spirit was evident in their ceremonies.

Taekwondo, as the fully developed art we know today, has assumed many different names over the centuries. Various mural paintings, dating between 3 A.D. and 427 A.D. and statues from the 7th century depict the practice of Taekwondo. Kingdoms established between 57 B.C. and 18 B.C. were forced to rely on the martial arts as a form of security from each other, becoming an integral part of their lives, synonymous with their survival. The belief that survival depended upon a strong body and spirit, achieved through continuous exercise was therefore strengthened and enforced as a result of the dangerous circumstances.

Over the centuries, Korean Martial Arts experienced both a waning and resurgence as both culture and politics impacted its practice and influence. After the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1909 the practice of martial arts were ruthlessly suppressed.

In the 1960's, the ancient Korean martial arts were brought under one system and named Taekwondo. The art of Taekwondo has become the national sport of Korean (much like hockey is in Canada) and continues to gain popularity throughout the world.