This House resolution expresses support for designating September 4, 2026, as "Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day." The resolution describes taekwondo as a Korean martial art with roots in ancient Korean history and the kingdom of Koguryo. It explains the word "taekwondo," notes the sport's emphasis on kicking, and lists physical benefits like flexibility, stamina, strength, and posture. The text also highlights taekwondo's mental discipline and character tenets: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. The resolution notes the World Taekwondo Federation was founded in 1973, that South Korea designated September 4 as "International Taekwondo Day" in 2008, and that taekwondo is practiced worldwide by about 80,000,000 people. It says the title "grandmaster" is for the highest-ranking and most respected practitioners and expresses support for honoring them.
The resolution is a statement by members of the House supporting a day to honor taekwondo grandmasters on September 4, 2026. It recognizes taekwondo history, practice, and the role of grandmasters. No publicly available information on any legal changes or new benefits resulting from this resolution.
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Supporters describe taekwondo as an ancient Korean martial art with health and character benefits. They point to the meaning of the word, the sport's emphasis on kicks, and its global practice by many people. They note the World Taekwondo Federation, South Korea's prior designation of September 4 as "International Taekwondo Day," and that grandmasters are highly ranked and respected practitioners who provide benefits to communities.
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