Types of TKD Competitions
Types of TKD Competitions
Types of TKD Competitions
TAEKWONDO
COMPETETIONS
Taekwondo is a martial art and
combat sport. There are mainly two
types of sport competition in
taekwondo, kyorugi and poomsae.
KYORUGI
Kyorugi competition is the type of
sport competition that is included in
the Olympic Games but there are also
world, national , regional
championships.
Kyorugi competitions are usually individual
matches that are separated by female and male
weight divisions. The competitors wear protective
equipment and matches last for three rounds of two
minutes each with a one minute break between
rounds. If there is a tie at the end of the match then
another round is included where the winner is the
player who scores first.
The goal is to finish the match with more
points than your opponent or to knock out
your opponent. To end with more points you
need to score on your opponent and stop your
opponent from scoring.
Compulsary Poomsae
• Taegeuk
• Koryo
• Keumgang
POOMSAE SCORING
POOMSAE SCORING
0.1 point shall be deducted each time a stance, hand, or foot technique is not performed as explained in the
current.
Examples of 0.1 (minor) Deductions for each infraction:
• Incorrect motion (for correct technique).
• Poor balance.
Examples of 0.3 (major) Deductions per infraction:
• A contestant's performance not corresponding to the WTF movement (e.g. Wrong or omitted
movement).
• When contestant omits yell (ki-hap) or yells at wrong movement.
Examples of 0.1 (minor) Deduction:
• Slight hesitation.
• Slight imbalance.
• Lack of rhythm.
• Lack of alternating relaxation and tension.
• Lack of flexibility and grace.
• Incorrect uniform.