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'''Tae Kwon Do''' ( 태권도; "Way of the Hands and Feet) is a [[Korean]] [[Martial arts|martial art]]. It is an [[Olympic]] sport, though a relative newcomer in comparison to [[judo]].
'''Tae Kwon Do''' ( 태권도; "Way of the Hands and Feet) is a [[Korean]] [[Martial arts|martial art]]. It is an [[Olympic]] sport, though a relative newcomer in comparison to [[judo]].
Tae Kwon Do has a repertoire of kicking attacks, more so than [[Karate]]. It is also used by the Korean military.
Tae Kwon Do has a repertoire of kicking attacks, more so than [[Karate]]. It is also used by the Korean military.
==Techniques==
Tae Kwon Do is based around strikes, mainly from the feet. However, punches are allowed. Throws are taught in Tae Kwon Do, but they are barred from competition.
== See also ==
== See also ==