What is the literal definition of Tae Kwon Do?

Answer 1

Taekwondo (also spelled as taekwon-do, tae kwon do, tae kwon-do, or tae-kwon-do) is a martial art and combat sport originating in Korea. Having become one of the most widely practiced martial arts in the world[1], it is the national sport of Korea and one form of sparring, shihap kyeorugi, is an Olympic sporting event.

In Korean, derived from hanja, tae (跆) means to kick or strike with the foot"; kwon (拳) means "hand, fist, or punching"; and do (道) means "art or way of life". Hence, taekwondo is loosely translated as "the way of the foot and fist". It can also be translated "hand and foot art." Taekwondo's popularity has resulted in the divergent evolution of the martial art. As with many other martial arts, taekwondo is a combination of combat technique, self-defense, sport, exercise, entertainment, and philosophy.

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Have to add this, though its not directed at the asker, everyone and anyone with ANY MA knowledge of the Japanese systems know that the word "Do" means "the way of" Such as Karate Do the way of the empty hand. Tae Kwon Do the way of foot & hand, BUSHIDO the way of the warrior, Dojo the way of learning by instruction in school.

DO always mean the way of. Jeet Kune DO the way of Jeet Kune of the way of Bruce Lee.

so Tae Kwon Do literally mean the way of the foot and hand and I contest anyone that says that Do in Japanese means differently. Just as Sensei does not really mean teacher, is means one who comes before you. Sorry but i felt it necessary that those stating Do as something else that they are completely wrong on that part only. Educating is just a part of who i am and in this case i think it was needed.

Answer 2

Tae Definition

Answer 3

Tae Kwon Do translates roughly to "The way of the hand and foot." It's a Korean striking art that mostly invovles strikes to the torso and head with hands, feet, and it sometimes comes with entry-level grappling. It's pretty straightforward.
If I'm not mistaken:
Tae means "To strike with the hand"
Kwon means "To crush or strike with the foot."
Do means "Way."

Answer 4

the literal translation of Tae Kwon Do is "way of the hand and foot.'

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Answer 5

In Korean, derived from hanja, tae (跆) means to kick or strike with the foot"; kwon (拳) means "hand, fist, or punching"; and do (道) means "art or way of life". Hence, taekwondo is loosely translated as "the way of the foot and fist". It can also be translated "hand and foot art."

Answer 6

Taekwondo Definition

Answer 7

Tae is a direct translation of leg, which means "to kick".
Kwon is fist, which means "to punch"
Do is the way.
So the word means the way to kick and punch.

Answer 8

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Of course. Any martial art can be effective in a "real" fight as long as it is taught and used properly. I do wonder how you expect to prove this though. In the end, the outcome depends on the individual fighter and not the martial art.

Answer 9

tae means foot or kicking
kwon means hand or fist
do means art or method
so..... the art of using the hands and feet

Answer 10

Korean Art of Self Defense

Tae = Trample
Kwon = Fist
Do = Way