Name Origin:

Hwa-Rang Is named after the hwa rang youth group which originated in the Silla Dynasty in the early 7th Century. Where taekwondo developed into maturity.

Hwa= Blossom ;Flower

Rang= Youth; young gentlemen Blossom.

 Hwarang, also known as Flowering Knights,were an elite group of male youth in Silla, an ancient Korean kingdom that lasted until the 10th century. There were educational institutions as well as social clubs where members gathered for all aspects of study, originally for arts and culture as well as religious teachings stemming mainly from Buddhism. Chinese sources referred only to the physical beauty of the "Flower Youths".[2]Originally, the hwarang were known for their use of make-up and cosmetic decorations and accessories. The history of the hwarang was not widely known until after the liberation of 1945, after which the hwarang became elevated to a symbolic importance. The Hwarang were also referred to as Hyangdo (fragrant ones or incense men).