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Where was the martial art 'Tae Kwon Do' developed?

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Taekwondo is a native Korean Martial Art that was developed in its modern curriculum in South Korea by Korean Martial Artists who combined ancient native philosophies, culture, and fighting tactics of Korea, which focused on kicks as the primary weapon. The kata originally practiced in Tang Soo Do were originally from Okinawa, via Japan. It also contains Martial Art influences from both China and Japan.

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