Taekwondo Today

Taekwondo Today

REF: http://www.ilgitaekwondo.org/taekwondo_history.asp

1971:

Taekwondo was nominated as a national martial art.

1972:

The present Kukkiwon (Taekwondo Headquarters) was founded.

1973:

The World Taekwondo Federation came into existence, currently consisting of over 140 member countries and over 50 million practitioners worldwide.

1979:

The president of the World Taekwondo Federation was elected chairman of the World Federation of non-Olympic sports.

1980:

The World Taekwondo Federation became an International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.) recognised sports federation. Olympic Committee website page on Taekwondo.

1988:

The adoption of Taekwondo as an official event in the 1988 Olympics Games in Seoul, Korea.

1992:

The Barcelona Olympic Games.

2000:

Taekwondo became a full program at the Sydney Olympic Games.

History of Taekwondo

History of Taekwondo

Ref: http://www.ilgitaekwondo.org/taekwondo_history.asp

Taekwondo, the art of hand and foot, has a long history of being a self defence martial art, using only the hands and feet to fight off ones assailants. Taekwondo is primarily a defensive martial art, it also embodies the principle of "defence of the weak".

Although the name Taekwondo was first introduced in 1944, the art can be traced back to murals painted on tomb walls dating back to between AD 5 and AD 427.

However, it would be wrong to say that Taekwondo was the original 'Karate' or 'way of fighting empty handed' self defence form. Throughout the Orient, and into India - where in about 3000 BC an Indian prince was recorded as practicing killing blows and strikes on his servants - differing forms of fighting and defensive techniques have developed; all taking various aspects of each others style and adding it to their own particular style of martial art.

One of the most significant ways in which Taekwondo differs from other fighting forms is that a great deal of emphasis is placed upon using the legs to fight with. Indeed the flying kicks unique to Taekwondo have been said to have originated as a way of kicking mounted soldiers off horseback.

After the liberation of Korea at the end of the second world war there were five main martial art academies in Korea, all practicing Taekwondo but in slightly different ways. These families or styles of Taekwondo art were known as:

• Mooduk Kwan
• Jido Kwan
• Changmu Kwan
• Song Kwan
• Chung Do Kwan.

Chung Do Kwan is the style we follow in the II GI Taekwondo Association.

It is interesting to note that Taekwondo is taught in schools and colleges throughout Korea in much the same way as we would be taught football in this country. All military personnel are required to undertake basic Taekwondo hand to hand fighting training. The army has a battalion known as 'the Tigers' consisting of 1000 men - all black belts.

After the Korean War Taekwondo experts began to open Gymnasiums across the country and the martial art was popularized through the Black Belt holders. They also dispatched over 2000 Taekwondo masters to more than 100 countries to spread the martial art.

PICTURES FROM CEBU ACCREDITATION SEMINAR IN TAEKWONDO OFFICIATING OFFICIALS

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yours,

Neil Romano S. Manaog
Naga City

TAEKWONDO PALARO GUIDELINES AND GROUND RULES

PALARONG PAMBANSA 2008

TAEKWONDO

GUIDELINES AND GROUND RULES

A. CATEGORIES FOR SECONDARY BOYS AND GIRLS

1. SECONDARY BOYS

Finweight Not exceeding 45 kg.

Flyweight Over 45 kg. & not exceeding 48 kg.

Bantamweight Over 48 kg. & not exceeding 51 kg.

Featherweight Over 51 kg. & not exceeding 55 kg.

Lightweight Over 55 kg. & not exceeding 59 kg.

Welterweight Over 59 kg. & not exceeding 63 kg.

2. SECONDARY GIRLS

Finweight Not exceeding 42 kg.

Flyweight Over 42 kg. & not exceeding 44 kg.

Bantamweight Over 44 kg. & not exceeding 46 kg.

Featherweight Over 46 kg. & not exceeding 49 kg.

Lightweight Over 49 kg. & not exceeding 52 kg.

Welterweight Over 52 kg. & not exceeding 55 kg.

B. CATEGORIES FOR ELEMENTARY BOYS AND GIRLS

1. ELEMENTARY BOYS AND ELEMENTARY GIRLS

Height Birthdate

120 cm. to 128 cm. On or after January 1, 1995

Over 128 cm. to 136 cm. On or after January 1, 1995 Over 136 cm. to 144 cm. On or after January 1, 1994 Over 144 cm. to 152 cm. On or after January 1, 1994

Over 152 cm. to 160 cm. On or after January 1, 1994

Over 160 cm. to 168 cm. On or after January 1, 1994

C. COMPETITION GROUND RULES

1. Format: The competition shall be individual, single elimination.

2. Number of Competitors: Each delegation may field only one competitor in each of the categories.

3. Length of Matches: Matches shall be two (2) rounds of two (2) minutes per round with one (1) minute rest between rounds.

4. Weigh-In: Weigh-in shall be conducted one day prior to the competition. A preliminary weigh-in shall be allowed before the official and final weigh-in.

5. Coaches: Only one (1) coach per player shall be allowed in the coach’s chair during the matches.

6. Protest: Protests shall be made in writing using the protest sheet form provided. The protest shall be submitted to the Tournament Manager immediately after the match in question. Upon submission of the protest requirements, the designated Arbitration Committee shall decide on the protest within 30 minutes. The Arbitration Committee decision shall be final.

7. Competition Codes of Conduct: The Taekwondo Competition Codes of conduct shall be strictly enforced.

8. Year 2005 Resolutions: Resolutions made by the PTA Tournament Directors during the 2005 conference on the interpretation rules shall be enforced.

9. Competition Rules: For all other matters not provided for in these ground rules, the current WTF Competition Rules and Interpretation and the Palarong Pambansa guidelines shall apply.

10. Competition Uniform: Competitors shall wear the prescribed Taekwondo V-neck uniform (dobuk) during the competition.

NOTE: Use of the “PHILIPPINES” print on the uniform is reserved for members of the National Taekwondo Team and for those who have represented the country in international competitions. Otherwise, such usage is strictly prohibited.

11. Competition Equipment: Only brands approved by the PTQA and/or WTF shall be approved for use. The contestants shall wear complete protectors during the match (head protector, arm and shin guards, groin guard and mouth guard).

12. Mouth Guard: The use of the mouth guard shall be required. For the children’s division, the mouth guard shall be required for heights of 4’3” and taller.

13. Coaches’ Attire: Coaches shall wear the proper attire during the competition. Shorts and slippers are not allowed.

14. TBB/TBS: Members of the TBB/TBS shall not be allowed to compete.