Literally translated, the word taekwondo means 'the way of foot and fist'.
However, it's more accurately translated as 'the art of kicking and punching' - competitors score points by landing technically accurate kicks or punches on their opponent.
Read our guide to the sport, learn about some Team GB hopefuls, including rising star Jade Jones, find out how you can get involved, and discover how Taekwondo really is a sport with no age limits.
