The taekwondo is a martial art. The fighters use a loto f kicks ans another body parts to fight. ( the foot and hand way ). In the most part of the time the fighters are doing kicks, kicks on air ( spinning ) or realy techniques and fast kicks on the ground.
The taekwondo is a variation of chinês martial arts and karate.
Taekwondo was developed during the 40s and 50s .
A taekwondo student typically wears a uniform, often White but sometimes Black, with a belt tied around the waist. White uniform are considered the traditional color and are encouraged for use at formal ceremonies such as belt tests and promotions.
General taekwondo points and rules
- The aim of taekwondo is to land as many kicks and blows as you can on your opponent in the allowed target areas.
- A taekwondo contest comprises three rounds of two minutes each – with a one-minute break between each round.
- The whole taekwondo contest area is a 10m square mat.
- Victory in a taekwondo bout can be achieved by knockout, by scoring the most points, or by default if the opponent is disqualified.
- In taekwondo one point is scored for each legitimate strike on the body, and two points are given for kicks to the face. Competitors get an additional point for a knockdown.
- One referee and three judges oversee the contest, and a point is awarded only when two or more judges register a hit at the same time.
- Kicks to the head and body are only awarded points if they are landed with parts of the foot below the ankle.
- Blows to the body must be with the front of the index and middle finger knuckles of a tightly clenched fist if they are to be awarded points. Fighters are not allowed to punch to the head.
- Penalties in taekwondo are awarded for offences such as grabbing, holding, feigning injury, pushing, and turning one's back on an opponent.
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