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In some schools, permission to begin sparring is granted upon entry. The rationale for this decision is that students must learn how to deal with a fast, powerful, and determined attacker. In other schools, students may be required to wait a few months, for safety reasons, because they must first build the skills they would ideally employ in their sparring practice. View Taekwondo Sparring »
Sparring Drills
Sparring is a form of training common to many combat sports. Although the precise form varies, it is essentially relatively 'free-form' fighting, with enough rules, customs, or agreements to make injuries unlikely.
* Please see a certified Master Instructor ( 사범님 sabeomnim ) for training. Proper guidance and instructions are needed to ensure safe training.
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Taekwondo Pan American Games
The Pan American Games (also known colloquially as the Pan Am Games) constitute a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions including taekwondo. The competition is held between athletes from nations of the Americas, every four years in the year before the Summer Olympic Games. For more information View Taekwondo Pan American Games »
| Year | Date | Flag | City | Host Country |
| 2019 | July 26 - August 10 |  |
Lima | Peru |
| 2015 | July 19 - July 22 |  |
Toronto | Canada |
| 2011 | October 15 - October 18 |  |
Guadalajara | Mexico |
| 2007 | July 14 - July 17 |  |
Rio de Janeiro | Brazil |
| 2003 | August 13 - August 16 |  |
Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic |
| 1999 | July 23 - August 8 | |
Winnipeg | Canada |
| 1995 | July 23 - August 8 |  |
Mar Del Plata | Argentina |
| 1991 | August 3 - August 18 |  |
La Havana | Cuba |
| 1987 | August 14 - August 16 |  |
Indianapolis | USA |
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Quiz
Question. What is the korean word for taekwondo Attention Stance?
Attention is a stance where your body is in an upright standing position with the legs side by side, heels touching, toes facing straight forward. Your hands should be parallel with your body, to the side. From this stance instructors explain what will be taught during the class session and/or if they want your attention they say Charyeot, meaning you stop whatever you are doing and get into the stance awaiting further instructions.
What is the korean word for taekwondo Attention Stance?
Answer you gave was: keu-man ( 그만 )
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keu-man ( 그만 )
In Korean, keu-man ( 그만 ) means to finish (stop) a sparring match or poomse. Under World Taekwondo (WT) and Olympic rules, sparring is a full-contact event and takes place between two competitors in an area measuring 8 meters square. Poomse is the foundation for the teaching of taekwondo. A poomse or form is a detailed pattern of defense-and-attack motions and techniques used in traditional martial arts.
For more information see Finish (stop) ( 그만 keu-man ) »
What is the korean word for taekwondo Attention Stance?
Answer you gave was: charyeot ( 차렷 )
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charyeot ( 차렷 )
Attention is a stance where your body is in an upright standing position with the legs side by side, heels touching, toes facing straight forward. Your hands should be parallel with your body, to the side. From this stance instructors explain what will be taught during the class session and/or if they want your attention they say Charyeot, meaning you stop whatever you are doing and get into the stance awaiting further instructions.
For more information see Attention Stance ( 차렷 charyeot ) »
What is the korean word for taekwondo Attention Stance?
Answer you gave was: kihap ( 기합 )
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kihap ( 기합 )
Kihap 기합 is a Korean term used in martial arts. There are numerous examples of the battle cry in other cultures: kiai is perhaps primarily a development of this. In the representation of Asian martial arts in cinema and in animated cartoons, Modern Kiai are often written by westerners in Romaji as Hi-yah!, Aiyah!, Eeee-yah!, or Hyah!, however there are no specific sounds involved. Those used are chosen by the individual practitioner.
For more information see Yell ( 기합 kihap ) »
What is the korean word for taekwondo Attention Stance?
Answer you gave was: gyeong-nye ( 경례 )
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gyeong-nye ( 경례 )
In Taekwondo, bowing is the act of lowering the torso and head as a gesture in direction to another person or symbol. Bowing is an integral part of traditional martial arts. Bows are used to begin and end practice, sparring bouts and competitions, and when entering and leaving the dojang, or practice room.
For more information see Bowing ( 경례 gyeong-nye ) »
Question. What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?
Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Summer Olympic Games as a demonstration sport at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison. Taekwondo was again a demonstration sport at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There were no demonstration sports at the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA.
What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?
Answer you gave was: 1992
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Official Olympic Demonstration Sport in 1988
In 1982, taekwondo was designated an official demonstration sport for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, and for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.
For more information see Olympic Games »
What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?
Answer you gave was: 1988
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Official Olympic Demonstration Sport in 1988
In 1982, taekwondo was designated an official demonstration sport for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, and for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.
For more information see Olympic Games »
What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?
Answer you gave was: 2000
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Official Olympic Demonstration Sport in 1988
In 1982, taekwondo was designated an official demonstration sport for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, and for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.
For more information see Olympic Games »
What year was Taekwondo an official Olympic Demonstration Sport in Seoul, Korea?
Answer you gave was: 1996
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Official Olympic Demonstration Sport in 1988
In 1982, taekwondo was designated an official demonstration sport for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, and for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.
For more information see Olympic Games »
Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?
The Low Block is one of the most basic Taekwondo blocks ( 막기 makgi ) and one of the first things a beginner will learn. The lead forearm is bent and raised to shoulder height, snapping the arm straight down with the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) facing the ground, which blocks any incoming low kicks ( 차기 chagi ) or low strikes.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?
Answer you gave was: arae makgi ( 아래막기 )
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Low Block ( 아래막기 arae makgi )
The Low Block ( 아래막기 arae-makgi ) is one of the most basic Taekwondo blocks ( 막기 makgi ) and one of the first things a beginner will learn. The lead forearm is bent and raised to shoulder height, snapping the arm straight down with the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) facing the ground, which blocks any incoming low kicks ( 차기 chagi ) or low strikes.
For more information see Low Block ( 아래막기 arae makgi ) »
Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?
Answer you gave was: momtong bakkat makgi ( 바깥막기 )
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Outside Middle Block ( 바깥막기 momtong bakkat makgi )
An Outside Middle Block ( 바깥막기 momtong-bakkat-makgi ) deflects a strike away from the defender leaving an opportunity for a counterattack. For example, against a straight punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) to the chest area, an Outside Middle Block ( 바깥막기 momtong-bakkat-makgi ) would aim to meet the forearm of the attacker, pushing the punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) outwards causing it to miss, and then most commonly leaving the defender slightly to the side to counterattack the opponent.
For more information see Outside Middle Block ( 바깥막기 momtong bakkat makgi ) »
Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?
Answer you gave was: momtong makgi ( 몸통막기 )
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Middle Block ( 몸통막기 momtong makgi )
An inside Middle Block ( 몸통막기 momtong-makgi ) deflects a strike away from the defender and away from the attacker. For example, against a straight punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) to the face, an inside forearm block would aim to meet the inside of the forearm of the attacker, pushing the punch ( 지르기 jireugi ) outward, leaving the opponent open for a counter attack.
For more information see Middle Block ( 몸통막기 momtong makgi ) »
Question. What is the korean terminology for Low Block?
Answer you gave was: olgul makgi ( 올려막기 )
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High Block ( 올려막기 olgul makgi )
A High Block ( 올려막기 olgul-makgi ) deflects a downward strike such as a hammer fist, a stick attack from above or a face punch from a taller opponent. The blocking arm starts low with the hand in a relaxed fist ( 주먹 jumeok ) across the abdomen (over the belt) with the palm ( 손바닥 sonbadak ) facing upward.
For more information see High Block ( 올려막기 olgul makgi ) »
Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?
The Walking Stance is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) that is used to approach or retreat in combat and poomse. Feet should be maintained approximately 3 foot-length from origin. To maintain a solid base, the front foot is facing straight forward and the back foot is 30 degrees to aid balance.
Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 주춤서기 juchum-sogi )
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Horse Riding Stance ( 주춤서기 juchum-sogi )
The Horse-Riding Stance ( 주춤서기 juchum-sogi ) is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) generally used to practice punches ( 지르기 jireugi ) and blocks ( 막기 makgi ). It is similar to the ready stance ( 기본준비 junbi ) but the feet are placed much wider, about two-foot length's apart. Also, the knees ( 무릎 mureup ) are deeply bent and the shins ( 정강이 jeonggangi ) should be kept slightly perpendicular to the floor.
For more information see Horse Riding Stance ( 주춤서기 juchum-sogi ) »
Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 기본준비 junbi )
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Ready Stance ( 기본준비 junbi )
Ready Stance ( 기본준비 junbi ) refers to the most common ready position used in taekwondo training. The stance ( 서기 sogi ) is performed by standing with the feet one foot-length from origin apart, measured from the inside edge or namely the Reverse Foot Blade ( 발날등 balnaldeung ) of the feet. The arms are slightly bent and the fists held tightly about one fist size apart just below the belly button and the fists should be a fist size away from the body.
For more information see Ready Stance ( 기본준비 junbi ) »
Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 앞굽이 ap-kubi )
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Front Stance ( 앞굽이 ap-kubi )
Front Stance ( 앞굽이 ap-kubi ) is a precursor of the fighting stance ( 겨루기준비 gyeorugi-junbi ) according to some authors. Body should be relaxed in this stance ( 서기 sogi ). From the attention stance ( 차렷 charyeot ) with feet together, one foot is placed straight ahead of the other. Depending on the martial art and style, some instructors teach to step sideways slightly when moving forward.
For more information see Front Stance ( 앞굽이 ap-kubi ) »
Question. What is the korean terminology for Walking Stance?
Answer you gave was: ( 앞서기 ap-sogi )
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Walking Stance ( 앞서기 ap-sogi )
The Walking Stance ( 앞서기 ap-sogi ) is a beginner stance ( 서기 sogi ) that is used to approach or retreat in combat and poomse. Feet should be maintained approximately 3 foot-length from origin. To maintain a solid base, the front foot is facing straight forward and the back foot is 30 degrees to aid balance.
For more information see Walking Stance ( 앞서기 ap-sogi ) »
World Taekwondo (WT) Tournament Sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi )
Under World Taekwondo (WT) and Olympic rules, sparring is a full-contact event and takes place between two competitors in an area measuring 8 meters square. A win can occur by points, or if one competitor is unable to continue (knockout) the other competitor wins. Each match consists of three semi-continuous rounds of contact, with one minute's rest between rounds. For more information View World Taekwondo (WT) Tournament Sparring ( 겨루기 gyeorugi ) » 
Risk of injury can be reduced by completing an effective warm up consisting of a heart raiser to get your pulse up, followed by sport specific dynamic stretches (stretches whilst moving). Please follow the guidance of a certified Master Instructor or trainer when doing sports related activities. Depending on the intensity of the exercise, cooling down can involve a slow jog or walk, or with lower intensities, stretching can be used. Cooling down allows the heart rate to return to its resting rate. View more information on Warming Up and Cooling Down ».
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