Taekwondo 태권도 originated in korea and was, like the country it self, impressed by many different philosophical currents. To get a deeper understanding of the cultural good Taekwondo 태권도, a deeper understanding of this currents is necessary.
The two most impressing are the Confucianism, which lores are sustained until today in the asian region, as well as the Buddhism, wich has spread widely since the Baekje-Dynasty in Asia. The influence of the Confucanism is impressing all chinese classics to this day, as well as the society with all of its ideals and values.
An other influential current is the Daoism, which formed to an own korean peculiarity throughout the course of history. This peculiarity of the Daoism is especially facing the I-Ging, the Hanphilosophy – which is very similar to the I-Ging – as well as the Yin-Yang Daoism.