Taekwondo is known for its emphasis on kicking techniques, which distinguishes it from martial arts such as karate or southern styles of kung fu. The rationale is that the leg is the longest and strongest weapon a martial artist has, and kicks thus have the greatest potential to execute powerful strikes without successful retaliation. Historically, the Koreans thought that the hands were too valuable to be used in combat.
In 1952, at the height of the Korean War, there was a martial arts exhibition in which the kwans displayed their skills. In one demonstration, Nam Tae Hi smashed 13 roof tiles with a punch. Following this demonstration, South Korean President Syngman Rhee instructed Choi Hong Hi to introduce the martial arts to the Korean army. By the mid-1950s, nine kwans had emerged. Syngman Rhee ordered that the various schools unify under a single system. The name "taekwondo" was either submitted by Choi Hong Hi or Song Duk Son, and was accepted on April 11, 1955. As it stands today, the nine kwans are the founders of taekwondo, though not all the kwans used the name. The Korea Taekwondo Association was formed in 1959/1961 to facilitate the unification.
Hawk Impact (鷹影響)
The user leaps up off the ground and swings their heel down on the opponent's head like an axe.
Launching Blade (起動刃)
The user launches their left leg up high at the opponent, sending them high up the air, focusing all of the force into their feet.
Albatross Destruction (アホ破壊)
The user leaps up off the ground and spins their right shin around at the opponent's temple. Then, after jumping, the user thrusts their left leg at the opponent's midsection, pushing them away.
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