Kukkiwon & Taekwondo Demontration Team

Taekwondo, is a martial art form that trains students to use attack and defense skills with their bare hands. In particular, it's an art form with a specialized series of kicks that deliver a blow to the target for the purpose of self-defense. The basic spirit of taekwondo is respecting peace and fairness while prioritizing defense over attack. Based on Korea's appreciation for the arts and culture of exuberance, taekwondo is a martial art that features competitive play. And it is the Kukkiwon that is making efforts to further develop taekwondo and introduce it to the world. If you'd like to actually experience taekwondo in person, you can also visit one of the number of taekwondo schools located across the country. Let's begin the trip to Seoul with Taekwondo

Kukkiwon, The World Taekwondo Headquarters

Kukkiwon is the World Taekwondo Headquarters. It is located among a quiet forest path and park. The design of the main building of the Kukkiwon captures the feel of a traditional hanok while also conjuring up imangery of theswift movements of taekwondo. The kukkiwon Memorial Hall is next to the main building and is used as house the Taekwondo History Museum. Many souvenirs and materials related to Taekwondo are exhibited to understand the art form. The memorial hall is open only on weekdays.

Kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration

For the globalization of Taekwondo, the Kukkiwon established the Taekwondo Demonstration Team and has been at the forefront of promting Taekwondo all around the world since 1974. The kukkiwon Taekwondo Demonstration Team surprised many when the team won 2nd place in America's audition program. The world's Best, in 2019, and when Teakwondo Team received media's attention when they got the golden buzzer on America's Got Talent last year.

Taekwondo Demonstration -Cheong Wa Dae

The regular Taekwondo demonstration performance at the Cheong Wa Dae takes place for thirty minutes every weekend from 5 PM to 5:30PM, at the grand in front of the main office building.

Address 1, Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Schedule Every weekend from 17:00 - 17:30(From Jul.16 to Aug 28)

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