Martial Arts History

19May

Tribute to Mexico’s Godfather of Taekwondo Grandmaster Moon

From Taekwondo Times Publisher, Grandmaster Woojin Jung** It is with profound respect and a heavy heart that I honor Grandmaster Moon, widely known as the Godfather of Taekwondo in Mexico. His life’s work stands as one of the most influential and enduring contributions to the global...
09Jun

Looking for a Unique Award for your next Martial Arts Event?

In every dojang, competition, and martial arts gathering, there are individuals who stand out—not only for their technical skill, but for their dedication, sportsmanship, perseverance, and spirit. Whether it's the most improved student, the most respectful competitor, or the person who embodies the true martial...
24Jun

Thank you VOA

I would like to thank the State Department for making the heartbeat of veterans in the three countries of Korea, the U.S. and Vietnam by producing a special feature of the meeting between the leaders of Korea and Vietnam in official words of the American...
07Feb

Choi Hong Hi Books and Taekwondo Enyclopedia

The inception of Taekwon-Do as a modern martial art can be traced back to the post-liberation period of Korea, specifically to the year 1946. At this time, a young man named Choi Hong-Hi, who had just graduated from the 1st Military Academy, was commissioned as...
27Dec

The Iranian Taekwondo Athlete Hadipour announces retirement from Sport

Iranian taekwondo athlete Armin Hadipour announced his retirement from the sport on Monday, bringing to a close a successful career that saw him win numerous medals at the World Taekwondo Championships, Asian Championships, and Universiade. Hadipour, 28, won a silver medal at the 2017 World Taekwondo...