ABSTRACT
Taekwondo as a traditional Japanese martial art originated in South Korea. As an oriental martial art that differs from western sports, it is of special inherent significance, characteristics and value in the modern world, being a very good popular sport. In the modern world, taekwondo as a popular sport has positive influence on the body and mind of small children, primary school students, middle school students, youngsters, adults and the elderly.1 It has developed into a great popular sport in the world participated by over 80 million people and 205 member states.2 China has made substantial achievements in the development of taekwondo, especially in respect of competition. However, due to the insufficient understanding of taekwondo by the people, taekwondo is not developing in a balanced manner with unsatisfactory teaching and learning condition and the instructors are not competent enough, resulting in the low level of popularization of taekwondo in China.3 Therefore, it has become a matter of first importance for the development of Chinese taekwondo to popularize taekwondo, enhance the understanding of sport taekwondo and increase participation by the general public.
