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Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and combat sport with a strong kicking, distance and mobility focus. In sport contexts, kyorugi sparring with protection/scoring logic and poomsae forms are central; `tae-kwon-do` is only a spelling variant of this entry.
LevelMain sport
FamilyCombat Sports
CategoryCombat sport / taekwondo
Classification
Category
Combat sport / taekwondo
Family
Combat Sports
Level
Main sport
Weitere Angaben
Tags
individual, taekwondo, combat-sport, taekwondo-kyorugi-poomsae, kampfsport-familie, kampfsport-taekwondo, taekwondo-kyorugi-und-poomsae, combat-sport-taekwondo
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
In kyorugi, score legal hits and tactical points, or in poomsae perform forms with technical cleanliness.
Teilnehmer
Two athletes in kyorugi; individual/team in poomsae.
Teamgröße
1 vs 1 or forms format.
Spielfeld
Taekwondo field of play/dojang.
Dauer
Depends on format and event.
Wertung
hit points, penalties or poomsae judging.
Gewinnbedingung
Best valid time, placing or score in the announced format.
Ausrüstung
- dobok
- trunk protector
- headgear
- shin/arm guards
- mat
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- illegal contact
- holding/pushing by rule
- leaving the area
- unsporting behaviour
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- World Taekwondo
- World Taekwondo (WT)
- WT Rules World Taekwondo · rulebook-index · high
- Find a Club British Taekwondo · club-guide · high
- Competition Rules & Interpretation World Taekwondo · rulebook · high