The Korean' traditional thoughts must be first examined in order to elucidate the ideolgical aspects of Taedwondo as a traditional martial art.

Ancestors of the Han(Korean) race experienced frustrations coming from natural disasters and existential restrictive circumstances of life and therefore they had to rely spiritually on the nature's power, such as heaven, rain, cloud, sun, moon, trees, rocks, etc., for their consolation. As the tribal and agricultural community was firmly established, the Han people arrived at a unified thought, that is "thought of worshipping the Heaven's god, "which was later developed into the thought of "seon"(impeccable virtuousness to become the basis, of Koreans' philosophical thought.

On the basis of this thought, Buddhism and Confucianism reigned over the Korean People for such a long time that all individuals have been accustomed to devote themselves to the nation and society without falling into the victim of personal avarices, ever cultivating their mind and body.

The Korean's traditional thought is characterized by the priority on loyalty to the country and filial piety in people's daily life, thus making people think about the responsibilities first before seeking any power and voluntary working for justice.