History of taekwondo:
The oldest Korean martial art was an amalgamation of unarmed combat styles developed by the three rival Korean kingdoms of Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje,[4] where young men were trained in unarmed combat techniques to develop strength, speed, and survival skills. The most popular of these techniques was subak, with taekkyeon being the most popular of the segments of subak. Those who demonstrated strong natural aptitude were selected as trainees in the new special warrior corps, called the Hwarang. It was believed that young men with a talent for the liberal arts may have the grace to become competent warriors. These warriors were instructed in academics as well as martial arts, learning philosophy, history, a code of ethics, and equestrian sports. Their military training included an extensive weapons program involving swordsmanship and archery, both on horseback and on foot, as well as lessons in military tactics and unarmed combat using subak. Although subak was a leg-oriented art in Goguryeo, Silla's influence added hand techniques to the practice of subak.[citation needed]
During this time a few select Sillan warriors were given training in taekkyeon by the early masters from Koguryo. These warriors then became known as the Hwarang. The Hwarang set up a military academy for the sons of royalty in Silla called Hwarang-do, which means "the way of flowering manhood." The Hwarang studied taekkyeon, history, Confucian philosophy, ethics, Buddhist morality, social skills and military tactics. The guiding principles of the Hwarang warriors were based on Won Gwang's five codes of human conduct and included loyalty, filial duty, trustworthiness, valor and justice. Taekkyeon was spread throughout Korea because the Hwarang traveled all around the peninsula to learn about the other regions and people.[citation needed]
In spite of Korea's rich history of ancient and traditional martial arts, Korean martial arts faded into obscurity during the Joseon Dynasty. Korean society became highly centralized under Korean Confucianism and martial arts were poorly regarded in a society whose ideals were epitomized by its scholar-kings.[5] Formal practices of traditional martial arts such as subak and taekkyeon were reserved for sanctioned military uses. Civilian practice of taekkyeon, however, persisted into the 20th century.[4]
About Uitm Pahang Taekwondo Club:
Uitm Pahang Taekwondo Club is the club that under the Unit Sukan Uitm Pahang. The club is focusing to sparring that catogaries in tournaments no matter open tournament or invitiations. The club has 32 athletes who represented Uitm Pahang under the guidance of a coach and adviser.
Achievement:
in the last 2 to 4 April 2010, UiTM Pahang Taekwondo team has joined a Taekwondo tournament Intec & OPEN INVITATIONAL Taekwondo Championship in 2010. A total of 20 teams from universities, colleges and clubs participated in the Taekwondo competition. Although the team did not win the UiTM Pahang Overall Champion, but banyk improvement was shown by the athletes. in this tournament, winning all the APIIT and UiTM Pahang was ranked 4th out of 20 teams. This success is very meaningful to UiTM Pahang Taekwondo team as we provide stiff competition to host the team and also Intec UiTM Shah Alam, which is on the 3rd stage advantage with a silver medal.
Last 24 until 26 September 2010, UiTM Pahang Taekwondo team once again succeed in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Open Taekwondo Championship. It is a big competition because there 26 teams from universities, colleges and clubs participated in this competition. Is this tournament, UiTM Pahang was ranked 5th out of 36 teams and the 1st ranking out among Uitm.This success is once again meaningful because more improvement from old athelets and new athletes have demonstrated outstanding actions. 
