Gen. Choi Hong Hi 1918-2002,
Founder of Taekwon-Do

On April 11th, 1955 a special panel of experts from different areas of social life in Korea decided on the name of “Taekwon-Do” for a new sport and martial art created by gen. Choi Hong Hi.

In his book “Taekwon-Do and I” on the page no. 434 gen. Choi wrote:

“(…) after repeated studies and various difficulties, I completed the foundations of the modern martial art by the spring of 1955, a span of nine years. ‘Once you have identified the difference, you’d better name it properly.’ As this passage says, I naturally needed to give this new martial art a new name to distinguish it from others (…).”

On the occasion of the 57th anniversary of founding Taekwon-Do on behalf of myself and the AETF Board Members I would like to wish all people practicing Taekwon-Do throughout the world to remain and develop passion that joined so many people.