Taekwondo

Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a form of martial arts developed in Korea combining combat and self defense techniques. The sport of Taekwondo is one of the most popular forms of martial arts.

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trunk protector

Sports; Taekwondo

See Hogu.

twi-o cha-gi

Sports; Taekwondo

A kick where the combatant jumps in the air.

valid point

Sports; Taekwondo

This is when a valid strike lands in the permitted area.

weight categories

Sports; Taekwondo

There are eight weight categories, they are: Fin, Fly, Bantam, Feather, Light, Welter, Middle and Heavy.

Weight Categories Olympic

Sports; Taekwondo

There are four weight categories. Please see separate section on weight categories.

yasot

Sports; Taekwondo

Six in the Korean language.

yeo-dul

Sports; Taekwondo

Eight in the Korean language. Reaching eight ends the mandatory eight-count. A combatant who has been knocked down must take the eight count and then they will be allowed to continue fighting.