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Taekwondo is one of the world’s most recognizable martial arts, combining explosive kicking, speed, flexibility, precision and strategy. Developed in Korea and now practiced around the world, taekwondo has grown from a martial-arts tradition into an international competitive sport with youth programs, national championships, global events and the Olympic Games. Taekwondo Quick Facts CategoryDetailsSportTaekwondoTypeCombat Sport…