The Birth of a Sport.....Sport_Taekwondo

When we look at the Birth of Sport_Taekwondo we need to begin by looking at the history of taekwondo that began with the unification of the 9 Kwan’s into The Korean Taesoodo Association in 1961.

The Korean Taesoodo Association's first President was Choi Myung-shin and his successor Park Jong-tae who became the second President. Then On August 5th 1965 The Korean Taesoodo Association officially becomes The Korean Taekwondo Association , with General Choi Hong-hi as it’s president for about 6 months until he was removed from office.

Other presidents of the Korea Taekwondo Association were Ro Byung-jik, who was the fourth president, followed by Kim Young-chae who was the fifth.

Lightening Strikes and a Leader Takes Charge

"When your put in charge, take charge!"

Then on January 29th 1971 Lightening Struck when Kim Un-yong, became president of the Korea Taekwondo Association. This was the beginning of real change for the sport.

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Yours in the Spirit of Wisdom

Childan Sam Naples
Grandmaster Chun Taekwondo Jidokwan
www.taekwondo-4self-mastery.com