Definition of tae kwon do
: a Korean art of unarmed self-defense characterized especially by the extensive use of kicks
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Origin and Etymology of tae kwon do
Korean t'aekwŏndo, from t'ae- to kick + kwŏn fist + to way
TAE KWON DO Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of tae kwon do for English Language Learners
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: a style of fighting that originated in Korea and that uses kicks and punches but no weapons
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