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Taekwon-do History
The beginning of Taekwondo history begins around the time when the name “Taekwondo” was born.
Trying to incorporate ancient history without accurate facts, data, or basis into the history of Taekwondo is because the potential for controversy is endless.
1-Before the birth of Taekwondo name, 1945~1954
Before the name Taekwondo was born, Japanese martial arts and Chinese martial arts were introduced into Joseon in 1944.
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If there is a person in Taekwondo history who must be recorded and reexamined, it is the person who passed away in Pyongyang in 2002.
This is Choi Hong-hee, the founder and president of ITF Taekwondo.
The figure of Choi Hong-hee should be reexamined not only in Taekwondo but also in Korea's modern history, but unfortunately,
His existence has been politically hidden for over 30 years, and in the history of Taekwondo during the Kim Un-yong era,
Even names were not mentioned or recorded.
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Changheon Taekwon-do Jungang Dojang is a dojo that continues the tradition of ITF founder Choi Hong-hi and seeks to uphold the pioneering spirit of overseas Korean ambassadors who were early Taekwon-do pioneers.
Chief instructor: Jinwoo Han