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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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kyong-go

Sports; Taekwondo

A warning penalty given out by the referee. Two warning penalties will result in the deduction of one point.

medical team

Sports; Taekwondo

A medical team stands by to offer first aid to either of the combatants if it becomes necessary.

me-joomok chi-gi

Sports; Taekwondo

A hammer fist punch

mobile

Sports; Taekwondo

A Mobile position means that a fighter is moving around the mat to keep their opponent from striking them and also to look for any opportunity to strike at their opponent.

mok

Sports; Taekwondo

Neck in the Korean language.

mo-li

Sports; Taekwondo

Head in the Korean language.

momtong

Sports; Taekwondo

The trunk or middle part of the body.

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