Sparring
Name two ways to score points during a sparring match.
1 point for a valid punch to the chest guard
2 points for a valid kick to the chest guard
3 points for a valid kick to the head
4 points for a valid spinning kick to the chest guard
5 points for a valid spinning kick to the head
1 point awarded for every “Gamjeom” (deduction) given to the opposing competitor
What percentage of your total score are Accuracy and Presentation each worth?
Accuracy - 40%
Presentation - 60%
True or False: All Breaking Boards must be held by assigned tournament staff members.
False! Competitors need to bring their own assistants to hold.
Mount Kilimanjaro is in what continent?
Africa
Name two prohibited actions during a TKD sparring match.
Crossing the boundary line of the contest area
Falling down
Avoiding or delaying the match
Grabbing or pushing the opponent
Lifting the leg to block an opponents kick
Lifting the leg without following up with a kick or punch
Kicking below the waist
Attacking the opponent after "Kalyeo" (break) or “Kumon” (stop)
Attacking with the knee
Attacking the fallen opponent
Unsportsmanlike conduct
"Speed and Power" falls under Accuracy or Presentation?
Presentation
Which of these is NOT a scoring category:
A. Presentation
B. Accuracy
C. Difficulty
D. Number of boards broken
B. Accuracy
In the video game franchise Mario Bros this character is the brother of Mario
True or False, in TKD sparring, you can grab with your opponent's clothing
False
Finishing a hand technique and stance at slightly different times would result in an Accuracy deduction or a Presentation deduction?
an Accuracy deduction
Which technique is worth the most points:
A. Flying side kick
B. Jump roundhouse kick
C. Jump spinning hook kick
D. Step in back kick
C. Jump spinning hook kick
Which four planets are known as the "Gas Giant" planets
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Name two kinds of gear/equipment you need to wear for full contact sparring.
Head gear, chest guard, arm/leg guards, gloves, cup, mouthpiece, uniform, belt
Looking the wrong direction while performing a technique would result in an Accuracy deduction or a Presentation deduction?
an Accuracy deduction
Which technique is worth the most points:
A. Back Fist
B. Chicken Beak
C. Ridge Hand
D. Cross punch
B. Chicken Beak
What's the name of the most famous waterfall in Canada?
Niagara Falls
What is the major world wide sporting event that Taekowndo sparring is included in?
The Olympics!
Which of the following is not an actual type of poomsae competition?
A. Individual Poomsae
B. Freestyle Poomsae
C. Siblings Poomsae
D. Pairs Poomsae
C. Siblings Poomsae
True or False: Competitors may perform as many breaking techniques as they wish, as long as they do not exceed the three-minute time limit.
True!
This U.S. President was the first to live in The White House
John Adams