태권도가 지닌 가치적 성격에 관한 고찰 = A Study on the values of Taekwondo

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

In order to understand the elements inherent in Taekwondo, it may be necessary to review the ideological background of Taekwondo form (or pumsae) depends on mental concentration and other mental factors. In this regard, pumsae training win be determined by mental purification and correction of mental preparation. On the other hand, the external elements of Taekwondo may be practiced by gyeorugi which tests trainee's level of mental strength and physical action. Gyeorugi can be divided into free and contest gyeorugis.
The aesthetic value of taekwondo lies in trainee s movements and activities. A trainee will be taught to imitate specified physical forms, which is also a part of training. Then, he or she will be encouraged to express the forms and further refine them. In terms of social, pseudo-religious and de-cultural terms, Taekwondo may well be a 'resistance culture' against the Western imperialism. In terms of its physiological value, taekwondo will facilitate blood circulation and reinvigorate the functions of intestines and cerebration only to promote the balanced development of body and sound mentality. In terms of psychological value, we remember the plain truth that $quot;A sound mind in a sound body.$quot; Likewise, healthy person tends to be more positive, willing and efficient than the other. So they can achieve his or her goal better. As a result, the stress will be relieved only by sports and refreshed for social activities. In terms of sports dynamics as competition Taekwondo and spirit-applied Taekwondo have different effects on the movement of joints facilitating the flow of spirit, they may be divided into statics and dynamics.