Tae Kwon Do
Sonbae
,
a strong warrior's organization that was created to protect Koguryo Dynasty
(Koguryo Dynasty 37 BC - 668 AD.)
from the aggressive northern domination.
The word Sonbae plainly means "man of integrity who
never withdraw from struggle",It is believed that the
Sonbae practiced Taekkyon,
a predecessor of Tae Kwon Do.
Sonbaes lived in groups, learning history and literary arts
at home and going out to build infrastructure and fortresses
for the benefits of people, always devoting themselves to the homeland."
Silla
Taekkyon, as practiced by the Sonbae, ultimately stretched
from the Koguryo Kingdom to the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - 935 AD).
The Silla Dynasty had its own form of the Koguryo's Sonbae.
The Hwarang, literally meaning "Flower Knight", practiced
Tae Kwon Do as a part of their standard course. Structured
by King Jin Heung in 537 AD, the Hwarang was a essential
part of the unification of the Korean peninsula during the
Silla Dynasty.
The monk Won Kwang Bupsa was the mentor of the Hwarang and was also the creator
of the Sesokokye, the following five student pledges:
Be loyal to your country
Honor your parents
Be faithful to your friends
Never retreat in battle
Use good judgment before killing living things
These pledges: s were the basic way of life for the Hwarang, and they are still
practiced by Tae Kwon Do practitioners today.
In 1910, : Japan invaded Korea. Japan conquered Korea from 1910 until the end of
World War II. During this time, the Japanese colonial rule forbade all forms of
martial arts.. Subakki and Taekyon were therefore trained in secret. Japan even
outlawed the Korean language and the use of Korean family names. In what is known
as the March First Movement, millions of Koreans carried out public, peaceful protest
for independence, but they had no foreign support, and Japan's domination was too secure.
The oppression of the Korean people ended only after the defeat of Japan in World War II.
Tae Kwon Do started in present day Korea, during the Koguryo Dynasty (37 BC - 668 AD).
The first proof of Tae Kwon Do is found in warriors' burial place dating back to 3 AD.
Wall painting on the walls of the tombs shows men fighting.
This fighting was unlike the form of Tae Kwon Do that is trained today, nevertheless.
Tae Kwon Do has developed over the centuries, turn into more complete system.
from the Koguryo Kingdom to the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - 935 AD).
The Silla Dynasty had its own form of the Koguryo's Sonbae.
The Hwarang, literally meaning "Flower Knight", practiced
Tae Kwon Do as a part of their standard course. Structured
by King Jin Heung in 537 AD, the Hwarang was a essential
part of the unification of the Korean peninsula during the
Silla Dynasty.