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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Taekwond training on sociality development of children. To this end, this study employed a survey methodology using 300 parents with Taekwondo trainees in the area of Gwongju Metropolitan City. With 258 usable questionnaires, data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests at a=.05. Accordingly, following results were derived from current study. First, significant differences in levels of sociality development among children existed in terms of gender. In specific, male trainees had higher levels of sociability development in cooperation, leadership, justice, fairness, sincerity, good will, affiliation, patriotism. However, the counterpart had higher levels of sociality development in self-reliance and esteem of others. Second, significance difference in levels of sociality development such as cooperation, justice, sincerity and esteem of others among children existed in terms of length of training. In general, Taekwondo trainees had higher levels of sociality development in terms of length of training. However, statistical significance tests showed limited differences. In conclusion, findings of this study provide further evidence showing that Taekwondo training has positive effects on sociality development of children. Especially, this study can play roles in developing Taekwondo programs that help improve children' sociality based on gender and length of training.