Taekwondo Federations

World Taekwondo Federation Taekwondo is a full contact sport where it is allowed to kick to the head (throwing punches to the head are not allowed), . During competition, full body protection is used to protect the competitors. To minimise the chances of head injuries, a fighter is not allowed to participate in a competition for the next three months if one was knockedoutt by a kick to the head. If if this where to happen again after these three months, you’re not allowed to fight for half a year. Another knockoutto the head after this half year period results in a permanent exclusion of competitions.

International Taekwondo Federation Tae kwon do is so-called semi-contact. Participants not allowed to attack the head with full force. However, it is allowed to throw punches to the head, using the so-called “killing-blow”, stopping just an inch before the target. To avoid injuries, ITF use gloves at sparring-competition.

The Olympic Taekwondo gave all of us a chance to see some of the best fighters in the world compete on the biggest stage well done to all of them

Taekwondo is known for its powerful high flying kicks. The student should learn the fundamentals of taekwondo through choreographed sequences of combative moves , the breaking of boards or other materials, and free sparring. They will also receive instruction in principles such as courtesy, integrity, perseverance, and self-control.

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