The Evolution of Kicking Techniques in Taekwondo

The purpose of the study is to explain the evolution of kicking techniques of taekwondo and to provide a historical time frame for this process. This study analyzes early karate and taekwondo literature, including diverse and varied Korean sources. In addition, some interviews were conducted with re...

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Main Author:	Udo Moenig
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidad de León 2012-07-01
Series:	Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas
Subjects:	Technique competition sparring rules early taekwondo modern taekwondo karate
Online Access:	http://revpubli.unileon.es/ojs/index.php/artesmarciales/article/view/87

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spelling	doaj-9f0e2e0203a94e87b75782c3bda6a0882020-11-24T21:32:40ZengUniversidad de LeónRevista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas2174-07472012-07-016111714069The Evolution of Kicking Techniques in TaekwondoUdo Moenig0Keimyung UniversityThe purpose of the study is to explain the evolution of kicking techniques of taekwondo and to provide a historical time frame for this process. This study analyzes early karate and taekwondo literature, including diverse and varied Korean sources. In addition, some interviews were conducted with relevant persons of the period researched. Taekwondo and karate training and techniques had been very similar until the 1960s. However, taekwondo diverged from karate techniques with the introduction of full-contact competitions during the 1960s.http://revpubli.unileon.es/ojs/index.php/artesmarciales/article/view/87Techniquecompetitionsparringrulesearly taekwondomodern taekwondokarate
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description	The purpose of the study is to explain the evolution of kicking techniques of taekwondo and to provide a historical time frame for this process. This study analyzes early karate and taekwondo literature, including diverse and varied Korean sources. In addition, some interviews were conducted with relevant persons of the period researched. Taekwondo and karate training and techniques had been very similar until the 1960s. However, taekwondo diverged from karate techniques with the introduction of full-contact competitions during the 1960s.
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The Evolution of Kicking Techniques in Taekwondo

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