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#Taekwondo #MartialArts #Karate Taekwondo is often presented as a 2,000-year-old Korean martial art descended from ancient systems like Taekkyeon and Subak. But the real history of Taekwondo is far more complex. In this documentary-style deep dive, I explore the origins of Taekwondo, the major influence of Japanese Shotokan Karate, the role of Choi Hong Hi and the Korean Governement, the controversy surrounding Korean martial arts mythology, and how the Vietnam War helped shape Taekwondo’s reputation as a real fighting system. Timstamps: 0:00 - Did Korea Manufacture Taekwondo? 0:19 - Is Taekwondo Really Ancient? 2:40 - How Much Did Karate Influence Taekwondo? 4:02 - Building Korea’s National Martial Art 5:24 - Did Taekwondo Prove Itself in Vietnam? 7:34 - Final Analysis & Conclusion Topics covered: Taekwondo history, Korean martial arts history, Taekkyeon origins, Subak history, Shotokan Karate influence on Taekwondo, Choi Hong Hi, Park Chung Hee, ITF vs WTF Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Korean Karate, ROK military in the Vietnam War, martial arts mythology, martial arts history documentary, manufactured martial arts history. 📙 Recommended Reading A Killing Art by Alex Gillis (the brutal history of Taekwondo): ebook: https://amzn.to/49g6WCJ Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3Rdfq7w Paperback: https://amzn.to/4do51P1 📘 My Books & Resources (Affiliate Links) Legendary Masters of the Martial Arts (deep dive into Choi Hong Hi, Nam Tae Hi, and other pioneers): eBook: https://amzn.to/47DBD4g Hardback: https://amzn.to/47SzcJU Paperback: https://amzn.to/47DBIF6 The Martial Arts of Vietnam: An Overview of History and Styles eBook: https://amzn.to/41bESMq Paperback: https://amzn.to/48jTgWz Top 10 Techniques Every Fighter Should Know (Series): Ebook: https://amzn.to/4cdrOMM Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Qc5732 WATCH NEXT https://youtu.be/Um442AL2Lmk?si=bZxWVXo7NTZ7IurJ 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE For more deep dives into martial arts history, mythology, combat effectiveness, and the real stories behind traditional fighting systems — subscribe.