Taekwondo (TKD) is a modern, high-intensity Olympic sport, in which the goal is to defeat the opponent with quick and precise strikes. During the last century, TKD in its current form has spread all over the world, and it first appeared in Croatia more than 50 years ago. Movement TKD structures consist of foot and hand kicking techniques, blocks, hops and step movements. TKD belongs to the group of polystructural anaerobic sports in which are dominate kicking techniques to the trunk and head of the opponent. The Olympic Games are the dream of every athlete. The qualification and training process aimed at achieving the goal and participating in the Olympic Games is very challenging and demanding. On the way to top performance, in addition to other components of anthropological status, it is necessary to develop motor skills, among which the most important are speed, explosive power and endurance. Exercises to improve speed and explosive power are divided into specific and nonspecific. Movements when performing exercises and kicks are faster, explosive and predominantly occur in the hip and leg joints. Different training methods are used for the development of individual abilities, which are done within the framework of the plan and program which defines the goals and tasks of the training, the implementation dates, dynamics, and the frequency of competitions within a certain cycle. The contribution of this work is reflected in a personal practical presentation of the process of preparation for the Olympic Games in TKD sport, which resulted in the author winning Olympic medals.