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TAEKWONDO means "the way of the foot and the fist". It is the modern
Korean unarmed fighting system similar to Japanese KARATE.
TAEKWONDO is a summer Olympic sport and it is famous for the quality and
quantity of its kicks. Many people believe that TAEKWONDO kicks
are the best in the martial art world. TAEKWONDO is the most
popular martial art in the world. |

HAPKIDO means "the way of Harmony". It is one of the traditional
Korean martial arts which combines the locking and breaking aspect of
Japanese AIKIDO, the throwing aspect of JUDO, the striking aspect of
KARATE and the footwork of TAEKWONDO. HAPKIDO structure has more
than 270 major techniques, which can be used in more that 10,000
variations. Many people believe that HAPKIDO is the most practical
self-defense system, where with minimum of strength, any HAPKIDO trainee
can produce dramatic results. |

JUDO was founded in 1882 in Japan by Jigoro Kano, who modified the more
dangerous techniques in JUJITSU and developed JUDO from a martial art to
a sport. He also gave JUDO a physical education emphasis and a
strong moral orientation. The word JUDO, which originates from the
Japanese language, means "the gentle way". JUDO is a social
activity, a fitness program, a means of self-defense or combat, and a
way of life. JUDO is unique in that all age groups, both sexes,
and most disabled persons can participate. JUDO is an inexpensive,
year-round activity, that appeals to people from all walks of life. |
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