2000年跆拳道成為奧運的正式的運動種類，臺灣也因為發展跆拳道順遂，得以在競爭激烈的國際體壇，擁有一席之地。研究小組為資深跆拳道教練，接觸跆拳道運動近40年，常耳聞一般民眾僅知道跆拳道，是以腳為主的運動。文獻指出，跆拳道的發展與中國武術有極大關聯。中國武術發展較早，且有很多踢擊技法，因此跆拳道的踢技是仿效中國武術而來。但朝鮮王朝曾經受到漢武帝（中國）的統治，後來也被日本所統治。因此，跆拳道起源，是否源自漢朝文化仍有待釐清？故發展歷程脈絡，有何特殊現象值得探究。臺灣的跆拳道發展脈絡為何，也值得探究。本文透過文獻史料調查及訪談（資深跆拳道教練6人、史歷教師2人、韓國學者1人），進行研究。深入討論分析與歸納，進行總結。提供喜愛運動的人士，瞭解跆拳道的發展經過。臺灣的跆拳道源自韓國，日據時期韓國武術發展受到箝制，激發韓國人的民族意識，奠定創立跆拳道的根基。臺灣的跆拳道在陸戰隊萌芽，經由軍中的致命戰技啟迪，轉化成運動競技訓練，在國際運動競技舞臺為國爭光，迄今創造無數佳績。各縣市的跆拳道林立，方興未艾形成運動產業鏈，持續深化跆拳道運動產業。

Taekwondo, in year 2000, was formally accepted as an official medal event at Olympic Games. Bitter competition among world teams, the well-development and outstanding performance of Taiwan team has honorably won its place in Taekwondo world. Research team in this study consists of senior coaches with nearly 40-year professional career. Coaches are aware that Taekwondo is commonly-known as a predominantly feet sport. Therefore, this study aims to trace and quest for the history and the development of Taekwondo sport. It was claimed that Chinese martial art which was developed prior to Taekwondo and features kicking techniques has greatly influenced the development of Taekwondo. Korea – the country of Taekwondo origin, formerly named Joseon Wangjo, was invaded and ruled by Han dynasty and later was occupied by Japan. Hence, this study is to explicate the following questions: If Taekwondo was originated in Han culture? Are there specific phenomena in the development of Taekwondo history? What is the Taekwondo development in Taiwan? The methodologies conducted in this study include reviews of literature and interview; six senior coaches and two history teachers and One Korea scholar are interviewed. Through in-depth analysis and induction, this study is expected to provide people a great understanding of the development of Taekwondo history. The development of Taekwondo sport in Taiwan originated from South Korea. During the Japanese occupation period, Korean martial arts development was clamped down so severely that national consciousness was stimulated, and it was the very exact time of laying the foundation of Taekwondo in entire Korea. Taekwondo in Taiwan was first engaged in the Marine Corps. All the technic and trainings are inspired by the deadly combat skills in the army; equipped with these skills, Taekwondo athletes have performed countless achievements and have earned medals in international sports arena. Nationwide operated Taekwondo training centers have become and deepened the flourish sports industry chain in Taiwan.