부산대학교 도서관

This thesis examines the Taekwondo thought and practical life pursued by Woodang Chong-Soo Hong who pioneered Taekwondo and made a big breakthrough in its development. Through this, the purpose of the study is to establish an empirical basis for the theory of Taekwondo spirit and to increase the mental value of Taekwondo. As for the research method, documentary research and literature review were conducted in parallel. Related topics were reviewed based on data such as his diaries, articles written by Chong-Soo Hong and interview articles from the perspective of the spirit and five virtues of Taekwondo recently established by Kukkiwon. First, Woodang promoted the ideology of the Moogyeong-Ilche. In other words, it was intended to focus on improving the characteristics of martial arts and mental values as Taekwondo aims for competitive sports. Second, Woodang practiced social service using Hongik-Ingan as the spiritual basis of Taekwondo. Third, Woodang's moral character and self-developmental efforts were closely related to morality and the willpower such as courage and endurance, which are the mental factors of Taekwondo. In addition, the virtues of courtesy and justice were regarded as important as the basis for desirable behavior in Woodang's Taekwondo life. Woodang's thoughts and deeds can be regarded as an exemplary example of a 'desirable Taekwondoist image'. Woodang's thoughts and practical life can be defined as an empirical basis for Taekwondo's spiritual theory. In addition, it is of great significance as a fundamental knowledge and practice case that can be used in Taekwondo's character education.