Points and Rules of General Taekwondo

Points & Rules General Taekwondo The ancient martial art of Taekwondo has its fair share of rules which may seem daunting to the white belt beginner. Here's our quick guide to the basic rules of Taekwondo for those who are just starting out. www.TaekwondoSydney.com.au Target Areas The aim of Taekwondo is to land as many kicks and blows as you can on your opponent in the allowed target areas. 100m TIME Battleground A taekwondo contest comprises three rounds of two minutes each – with a one-minute break between each round. The whole taekwondo contest area is a 10m square mat. #1 SCORING Victory in a Taekwondo bout can be achieved by knockout, by scoring the most points, or by default if the opponent is disqualified. (TAEKWONDO SYDNEY www.TaekwondoSydney.com.au Sources: http://www.realbuzz.com/articles/the-rules-of-taekwondo/ http://taekwondosydney.com.au/taekwondo-club-sydney-taekwondos-teachings/