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1 In Taekwondo there are weapons such as staffs, kamas, nunchuck, etc. Many Taekwondo schools add weapons training as a way to supplement a curriculum.  Traditional Taekwondo uses a white uniform called a dobok.
By Ronald A. Southwick. The name Taekwondo is derived from the Korean word Tae meaning foot, Kwon meaning fist and Do meaning way of. So, literally Taekwondo means the way of the foot and fist.The name Taekwondo, however, has only been used since 1955 while the arts' roots began 2,300 years ago in Korea.Known as a martial art and way of life, the evolution of Taekwondo was a direct result of the happenings in Korea long ago, and knowledge of the history is an important step in understanding Taekwondo.he name Taekwondo, however, has only been used since 1955 while the arts' roots began 2,300 years ago in Korea. Known as a martial art and way of life, the evolution of Taekwondo was a direct result of the happenings in Korea long ago, and knowledge of the history is an important step in understanding Taekwondo.