Taekwondo

  Taekwondo ( The foot and hand way) is a martial art, which the fighter uses a lot of kicks, and another body parts to fight. Characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.
   Taekwondo was developed during the 1940s and 1950s by various martial artists by incorporating elements of Karate and chinese martial arts.
  A taekwondo student typically wears a uniform, often white but sometimes black (or other colors), with a belt tied around the waist. White uniforms are considered the traditional color and are encouraged for use at formal ceremonies such as belt tests and promotions.
Rules:

• 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.

• Scoring in taekwondo

  • 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.

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