taekwondo
Definition
- Noun:
- A Korean martial art: Taekwondo is a modern Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques. It combines combat and self-defense skills with sport and exercise.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She has been practicing taekwondo for five years and just earned her black belt.
- The Olympic Games include taekwondo as an official medal sport.
- Learning taekwondo teaches discipline, respect, and physical fitness.
Advanced Usage
- As a discipline or practice: The word can refer to the practice itself as a system of training.
- His philosophy of life is deeply influenced by the tenets of taekwondo.
Variants and Related Words
- Tae kwon do: An alternative spelling for the same martial art.
- Taekwondoin (noun): A practitioner of taekwondo.
- The experienced taekwondoin demonstrated a perfect breaking technique.
Synonyms
- Martial art: A general term for various systems of combat and self-defense, such as karate or judo.
- Korean karate: An informal term sometimes used due to stylistic similarities, though taekwondo is a distinct system.
Related Phrases
- Taekwondo school/dojang: The place where taekwondo is taught and practiced.
- He goes to the taekwondo school three times a week for training.
- Taekwondo uniform/dobok: The traditional uniform worn while practicing.
- She put on her clean white dobok before class.
- Taekwondo belt: Refers to the colored belt system denoting rank and proficiency.
- He was very proud to advance to a blue belt in taekwondo.
Noun
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a Korean martial art similar to karate
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