This House Resolution expresses support for designating September 4, 2026, as "Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day" . It highlights Taekwondo as a Korean martial art with ancient origins, emphasizing its physical and mental benefits, including self-defense, flexibility, and character development through tenets like integrity and self-control. The resolution notes that Taekwondo is practiced by 80 million people worldwide and became an Olympic sport in 1994, leading South Korea to designate September 4 as "International Taekwondo Day." It recognizes grandmasters as the highest-ranking, most experienced practitioners who provide numerous benefits to people across the United States. The House of Representatives, through this resolution, formally supports honoring these individuals for their significant contributions to the martial art.