taekwondo UK /ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdəʊ/US /ˌtaɪkwɑnˈdoʊ/ noun1 •A martial art from Korea, known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport.Khudadadi, originally from Afghanistan but now living and training in France, won bronze in the taekwondo women’s K44 -47kg category in Paris. — 2024