ae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art known especially for its spinning head high kicks. Although Tae Kwon Do is Korean, the style has roots in Chinese Karate and Kung Fu. Currently Tae Kwon Do and Judo are the only two traditional martial arts styles certified as full medal Olympic sports Tae Kwon Do is one of the most popular martial arts, and is practiced by over 20 million people throughout the world.