2022 :

Moon Dea-sik inaugurated as president of Korea Taekkyeon Association (5^th)

Lee Jeong-beom inaugurated as President of Korea Taekkyeon Association (4^th)

 

2021 :

Address moved to UNESCO International Martial Arts Center ( 73 Otgat-gil, Chungju-si)

 

2019 :

Lee Seok-gi inaugurated as president of Korea Taekkyeon Association (3^rd generation)

 

2018 :

Representative organization of the World martial Arts Federation  UNESCO Martial Arts Committee ( Taekkyeon)

 

2015 :

Inauguration of president Jinsik Yoon of the Korea Taekkyeon Association ( 2^nd generation)

 

2013 :

The National Intangible Cultural Heritage Taekkyeon Preservation Association was approved as an incorporation association as an organisation held by the Cultural Heritage Administration (the Korea Taekkyeon Asociation participates in competitive events, while the preservation association handles training for practitioners).

 

2012 :

Approval for producing a copy of the certificate of recognition of Intangible cultural heritage of humanity ( Cultural Heritage Administration- International Exchange Division)

 

2011 :

Taekkyeon is listed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

 

2009 :

The Korean Traditional Taekkyeon Association and the Taekkyeon Original Preservation Society were merged into an organization, and the name ws changed to the Korea Taekkyeon Association . Inauguration of president Jung Woo-taek.

 

2008 :

The 1^st World Taekkyeon competition held

 

2006 :

Establishment of the World Taekkyeon Federation (Voluntary Organization)

 

1999 :

Korean Traditional Taekkyeon Association was approved as an incorporated association (Cultural Heritage Administration, Intangible Cultural Heritage Division).

 

1997 :

Establishment of the National Taekkyeon Training Center ( currently Taekkyeonwon, Chungju City) (national and local funds) and the 1^st National Taekkyeon Competition held on the anniversary of the opening of the state training center.

 

1996 :

The 1^st National Taekkyeon Festival held ( Konkuk University)

 

1988 :

Establishment of the Korean Traditional Taekkyeon Association ( invited by Ha Tae-seong)

 

1987 :

Name Changed and Launched as Korean Traditional Taekkyeon Association ( invited by Ha Tae-seong)

 

1983 :

Name Changed to Korean Traditional Taekkyeon Succession Association ( Chairmen Jeong  Kyeong-hwa)

 

1983 :

Contributed to a major role in the designation of Taekkyeon as National Intangible Cultural Heritage No.76 ( the First arts holders, the late.)

 

1977 :

Establishment of the Korean Traditional Taekkyeon Association Under the Korean Traditional Taekkkyeon Preservation Society ( Advisor Kim Hong-sik, Song Deok-gi, Chairmen Shin Han-seung)

 

1977:

2^nd Korean Traditional Presentation ( Chungju Tangeumdae, Sponsor: Korean Traditional

 

1977 :

1^st Korean Traditional Presentation ( Seoul Gymnaium, Host: Korean Traditional )

 

1973 & 1977:

Activities of the Korean Traditional Taekkyeon Preservation Society.

 

1973 :

Opened the nation’s first Taekkyeon training centre (gyhyeon 1 dong, chungju-si),chungju (Shin Han-Seung).

 

History :

Our nation has a rich history dating back to Gojoseon, an ancient era. The Korean people were known to be brave and adventurous , and they enjoyed horseback riding and archery contest. Taekkyeon originated in Gojoseon and evolved into martial art similar to today’s Taekkyeon during the Goguryeo kingdom, more than 2,000 years ago. Taekkyeon can be traced back to wall paintings on various tombs from the 4^th an 5^th centuries AD. Historical books such a Goryeosa, Joseonwangjosilok,Dongkugyejiseungnam, Jaemulbo, and Joseonsanggosa describe the development and influence of Taekkyeon. In Goryeo kingdom, a soldier’s promotions was based on their skill in Taekkyeon , according to Goryeosa. Taekkyeon was introduced into china and transformed into Gwonbeob (Chiness Boxing) and yudo in Japan, according to Joseonsanggosa. Although Taekkyeon was neglected during the joseon Dynasty, it became a national holiday sports in 1920s. the original form of Taekkyeon was verified and systemized by Song Deok-Gi and Shin Han-Seung, who were culture assets to Taekkyeon.

The Korean Government nominated Taekkyeon as an Important Intangible Asset No.76 on June 1,1983. In November 2011, Taekkyeon became the first martial art to be registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognizing its cultural diversity and creativity.

 

Taekkyeon Lineage :

The reason Taekkyeon was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Asset is due to tireless efforts of Grandmaster Shin Han- Seung. However, since Taekkyeon was considered a common martial art, there is no exact traceable lineage before King Go-Jong (1852-1919). The lineage of Taekkyeon can only see after this period (See Illustration of Taekkyeon Lineage). Shin Han-Seung, the last  successor of the “Old” Taekkyeon (which was designated as important Intangible Asset #76 on June 1^st, 1983), traveled around the country to study various disciplines of Taekkyeon starting in 1961.

He used this knowledge of systemize a prototype         for an actual Taekkyeon “gym” in Chung-ju in 1973. Since the very first Taekkyeon exhibition at the Seoul YMCA in 1977, many people in Korea have continued to promote and develop the martial art to this day.