because it was invented in Korea
The word "Tae Kwon Do" comes from the Korean language. "Tae" means "to strike with the foot," "Kwon" means "to strike with the hand," and "Do" means "the way" or "the path."
나 태권도에 있어 ( nah tae-kwon-do eh itsuh
First off tae kwon do is not a sport so don't call it that. Second yes if you sign up for quality tae kwon do lessons you can lose weight.
In Tae Kwon Do, Korean language is commonly used for commands and terminology. Some common Korean words and phrases used in Tae Kwon Do include "dojang" (training hall), "dobok" (uniform), "kyorugi" (sparring), and "baro" (return to starting position). Learning these Korean terms is an important part of training in Tae Kwon Do.
taekwondo is 태권도
It is in the Olympics. It was first introduced as a demonstration sport in The Korean Olympics 1988, then formally introduced as a competition sport in the year 2000
Tang soo do Hapkido Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Doe
Tae-kwon-do stared when a General called General Choi Hong Hi started the sport up
tae kwon do
"Tae kwon do" (also "taekwondo") is a type of Oriental martial art that originated in Korea. It is also the "national sport" of South Korea.
A Taekwondo training studio is known as a 'Dojang'