Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do means "technique of kicking and punching," and the emphasis is on the kicks. It originated in Korea during the 1st century BC and is similar in action to Karate. Although practiced for centuries, Tae Kwon Do underwent a tremendous revival after World War II as part of a national effort to instill patriotism and unity in Korea. It became mandatory in military training and was introduced into the schools in Korea. Rules for the art were standardized by the Korea Tae Kwon Do Association, founded in 1961. The International Tae Kwon Do Federation was started in 1966 and the World Tae Kwon Do Federation in 1973.