Chip McLellan, chief instructor at the school, said forms are a patterned routine of self-defense and traditional tae kwon do moves.

From the Jido Kwan style Wenger learned in late-60s Thailand to current-day WTA form, the art of tae kwon do has undergone a steady evolution, shaped by American culture over decades of exposure.

While most have been practicing tae kwon do for only about five years, many have already been awarded the highest ranking in the sport -- the black belt. Their instructor says it proves tae kwon ...

Objective The objective of this study was to assess the effect of taekwondo kicks and peak foot velocity (FVEL) on resultant head linear acceleration (RLA), head injury criterion (HIC15) and head ...