Taekwondo
Rules for Taekwondo
General Rules
- The performance time limit for Taekwondo forms is within 1.5 minutes, with a minimum time of 30 seconds.
- Participants must bow to the referee upon entering and leaving the competition area.
- Scoring for all Taekwondo forms is based on the athlete’s kicking techniques, hand techniques, footwork, stances, body posture, balance, power, coordination, spirit, awareness, and speed.
Styles
- Athletes are grouped into freestyle and traditional categories.
Scoring Requirements
- Correctness of movement sequence and technique.
- Accuracy of direction and flexibility of kicking techniques during the demonstration.
- Demonstration of understanding of the meaning of each movement.
- Display of the overall style of the form.
- Power of basic techniques and fighting spirit.
- Proper use of stances and body posture, and ability to maintain focus.
Scores
- Beginner: 6 – 7.5 points
- Intermediate: 7 – 8.5 points
- Advanced: 8.5 – 10 points
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