Taekwondo is the representative martial arts form in Korea. The Taekwondowon in Muju, Jeollabuk-do Province operates the Taekwondo Museum and Experience Center, Taekwondo Arena T1, and overnight stay facilities. The museum houses over 5,000 relics related to taekwondo, bringing history to life. In the Experience Center, augmented reality stations use motion sensors to synchronize body movements in a virtual tournament. There are also classic taekwondo demonstrations and a narrated taekwondo performance, entitled The Chunhyang. This performance highlights the dynamic and powerful nature of classic taekwondo set to musical elements. Some of the experience exhibits are regularly scheduled. Taekwondo gymnastics, taekwondo zumba, tile breaking and other experiential classes are held once a week.
* This column was last updated in December 2024, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check details before visiting.
