Archeological findings in Korea have revealed that a primitive form of Taekwondo was practiced as far back as 2000 years ago. During the long and embattled history of Korea, Taekwondo (originally called Subak and Takyon) evolved from a survival fighting system to a complete Martial Art. It became the ethical, mental and physical foundation of the discipline of the Hwarang, the legendary warrior-knights of the Silla Dynasty.