noun
taekwondo
tyk-won-DOH
noun
1
A Korean martial art known for its fast, high kicks, practiced as both a self-defense system and an Olympic sport.
"She earned her black belt in taekwondo after six years of training."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Korean martial art focused heavily on kicking techniques, also an Olympic combat sport.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Korean taegwondo.