老子의『道德經』에 근거한 태권도 修養論

Abstract

In this study, the theory of self-cultivation in Taekwondo was examined as a process of learning 'Dao(道)' based on 'Dao' described in 『Dao De Jing』 of Laozi. In 『Dao De Jing』, 'Dao' explained by Laozi has characteristics such as ‘nothingness and nature’, ‘no dispute’, and ‘simplicity’, and methods of learning it include emptying, no desire, and contentment. First, training of Taekwondo as an act of emptying <損> must be based on a practice to remove the willing to artificially do something. Thus in Taekwondo training, it is desirable to eliminate artificial aspects so the trainee can focus on the essence rather than external values. Second, training of Taekwondo as a means of ‘no desire’ can be practiced by condescending oneself and mastering the correct logic of the world. 'Learning' of 'no desire' can be spread to human affairs, allowing one to manage life harmonized with others based on modesty and natural flow. Third, training of Taekwondo as a means of 'contentment' is to recognize that maintenance of one's essence is an effort to protect oneself. The trainee should sublate fancy motions, victory and defeat, and comparison with others. ‘Contentment’ leads to ‘simplicity’, and one's life can be safely preserved through ‘simplicity’.