무도(武道) 가치 관점에서 본 태권도

Taekwondo from the Value Perspective of Martial Arts

The purpose of this study is to interpret the meaning of martial arts in terms of Taekwondo from the value perspective of martial arts. Based on this, it sought to examine the relationship between martial arts and Taekwondo by analyzing the linkage between martial arts and Taekwondo and to further study the meaning and content of Taekwondo as the value of martial arts. This came to the following conclusion. The concept of the oriental technique, arts, and method of martial arts is being described in various terms. The terms are explained according to the special characteristics of each country. In the current law of traditional martial arts promotion, martial arts is the official term. Currently, it contributes to the prevention of crime by improving happiness index of individual life, alleviating depression and anxiety disorder through exercise, and reducing juvenile crime and social violence. As such, martial arts can offer the physical and mental values such as training for self-defense and protecting the weak and courtesy necessary in the society. Taekwondo has succeeded in globalization and popularity by the supplementation through approaching as martial arts and sports. This extended the enhancement of the body development and function which Taekwondo has, It also aims for the education of developing good human beings with the balance of the body, mind, and spirit. In terms of education, it aims to fulfill the philosophical values of Taekwondo that trains the body and mind in the process of learning courtesy. The value of Taekwondo lies in the feeling of accomplishment and confidence through the experience of this Gyeorugi sport with more physical experience compared to other sports by recovering the identity and ego in the situation of real competition with your opponent. By overcoming physical limitations through the Taekwondo spirit, kicking, and hand techniques, practitioners can acquire mental maturity and moral values.