Taekwondo Rules and Regulations

Question 1

In Taekwondo competition, the
object is to land kicks upon the __________ of your opponent.

Answer 1

Scoring Zones

Question 2

What are the Scoring Zones in Taekwondo?

Answer 2

Head and Torso

Question 3

kicks must be accurate and powerful, as __________kicks are not counted by scorers.

Answer 3

Light Tapping

Question 4

At the end of the three rounds of the match, the player with the __________ is declared the winner.

Answer 4

Most Points

Question 5

the match can end early by one player __________ or __________.

Answer 5

knocking the other player out or through
disqualification

Question 6

Tenets of Taekwondo

All Taekwondo practitioners, are at
all times expected to uphold the five
tenets of Taekwondo. These are:

Answer 6

• Courtesy
• Integrity
• Perseverance
• Self-control
• Indomitable spirit

Question 7

As mentioned, during a match,
there are____ rounds of ____ minutes each, with ____ minute breaks in
between. The fighter who is able to
score the most during those three
rounds wins.

Answer 7

3, 2, 1

Question 8

Scoring in a Taekwondo match is
simple. A player gets:

Answer 8

• 1 point- basic punch to the torso
• 2 points- a basic punch to the torso
• 3 points- turning kick to the torso
• 3 points- basic kick to the head
• 4/5 points- turning kick to the head

Question 9

basic punch to the torso

Answer 9

1 point

Question 10

basic punch to the torso

Answer 10

2 points

Question 11

turning kick to the torso

Answer 11

3 points

Question 12

basic kick to the head

Answer 12

3 points

Question 13

turning kick to the head

Answer 13

4/5 points

Question 14

In other competitions, __________ are used that are placed within each player’s chest protector and are adjusted to take into account of the weight category of the fight.

For head kicks, a panel of 4 judges
will agree if the kick landed and is
a point. When at least 3 judges
agree, then a point is awarded.

Answer 14

e-scoring systems

Question 15

Once a match is over, the winner
is the fighter that has the most
points. If both fighters have the
same amount of points, then an extra
round is fought called the __________. In this round, the first fighter to score a point is declared the winner.

Answer 15

golden point round

Question 16

Taekwondo matches should be
contested by competitors of the
__________ and in the same classified
__________.

Answer 16

Same-sex and weight

Question 17

In elementary school, taekwondo players should be the same __________ category.

Answer 17

Height

Question 18

The competition area is rubber mat
which measures __________.

Answer 18

8x8 meters.

Question 19

Taekwondo matches are contested
over ____ X ____ minute rounds with a
rest of ____ minute between rounds.

Answer 19

3, 2, 1

Question 20

Each fighter attempts to knockout
their opponent or score points by
landing blows on their opponent’s
torso or head. Kicks are allowed to
both to the torso and head. __________ is not a permitted target.

Answer 20

Below the Waist

Question 21

Fighters can lose points by the way
of penalties. Penalties must be
applied when a player is not
adhering to the rules.These can be
incurred by actions such as:

Answer 21

• Punching to the face
• Attacking with the knee
• Attacking below the waist
• Stepping out off the ring with both feet
• Turning your back on your opponent
• Pushing, holding or grabbing your opponent
• Faking an injury

Question 22

Basic Counting in Korean

Answer 22

1 - Hana
2 - Dool
3 - Set
4 - Net
5 - Dausut
6 - Yausut
7 - Ilgope
8 - Yaudul
9 - Alhope
10 - Yaul