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tae kwon do

/ˌtaɪ ˌkwɑn ˌdoʊ/
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Definitions of tae kwon do
  1. noun
    a Korean martial art similar to karate
    synonyms: taekwondo
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    type of:
    martial art
    any of several East Asian arts of weaponless self-defense; usually practiced as a sport
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