Modern Day TKD

TKD Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
TKD Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
The Kukkiwon national academy, known as the World Tae Kwon Do Headquarters, was established in Seoul Korea, and hosted the first World Tae Kwon Do Championships.
TKD Olympic Games in Paris, France.
TKD Olympic Games in London, England
TKD Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brasil.
TKD Olympic Summer Games in Athens, Greece.
General Choi Hong Hi (1918 - 2002) , a South Korean Army general and martial artist, regarded by many as the "Founder of Tae kwon do", founded the International Tae Kwon Do Federation (ITF). The ITF's main functions include coordinating and approving tournaments and seminars, setting standards for teaching, collaborating with affiliated member organizations, and providing services to members in regard to rank and certifications.
TKD was a demonstration sport in the Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.
TKD gained full medal status in Sydney, Australia.
TKD debuted as a demonstration sport in the Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea.
World Tae Kwon Do, called World Tae Kwon Do Federation until 2017, was established. It is the international federation governing the sport of Tae Kwon Do.
After the Japanese occupation of Korea (1910-1945), the Koreans established their own martial arts schools called Kwans. That same year, the Kwans united and called it Tae Kwon Do which is similar to Taekkyon, an ancestral art.
First Women's World Tae Kwon Do Championships held in Barcelona, Spain.
Jhoon Rhee, named the Father of American Tae Kwon Do, entered the United States.
Tae Kwon Do was nominated as a National Martial Art.
TKD Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA.
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