EFFECT OF CORE TRAINING ON SPORTS PERFORMANCE IN TAEKWONDO

Abstract

This study aims to examine the historical roots, philosophical structure, effects on individual development and the transformation of Taekwondo with technological developments. Taekwondo, expressed with the concepts of "tae", "kwon" and "do", is a defensive art that focuses on developing the physical, mental and moral aspects of the individual by combining hand, foot and thought systems. The main purpose of the study is to reveal that this sport is not only a physical activity but also has a multifaceted structure that contributes to the development of the individual in terms of self-confidence, self-discipline and ethical values. Data were obtained from national and international literature on the subject. In addition to official sources such as the Turkish Taekwondo Federation (TTF) and the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF), information compiled from academic studies on the subject (Boyalı, Şenay, Madak, Sadiq) was analyzed. In this study, which was conducted using the literature review method, the effects of technology on the structure of the sport were also specifically addressed. According to the findings; Taekwondo, beyond developing the individual's defensive reflexes, contributes to the development of a more tolerant and respectful attitude in the person's relations with the society, increases self-confidence and helps the person to adopt ethical values. However, with the technological evolution of the sport, the protective equipment used now serves both protection and electronic scoring functions. Changes in the rules require athletes to increase both their physical capacity and technical competence. As a result, it has been seen that Taekwondo is not only a martial art in the modern world, but also a discipline that provides character education. Although technological developments have brought new dimensions to this sport, the importance of preserving the ethical and moral values ​​that Taekwondo carries in its essence 82continues. In this respect, Taekwondo is considered an effective tool in both the physical and personality development of individuals.