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taekwondo::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | tae kwon do |
| Type of | martial art |
Examples of taekwondo
taekwondo
Taekwondo practitioners utilize both the heel and ball of the foot for striking.
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We were made to sign a document not to protest for the betterment of taekwondo.
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Auction items include horseback riding lessons, taekwondo passes, haircuts, more.
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In taekwondo, Nia Abdallah took a 3-2 decision in the quarterfinals to move on.
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I went to the gym regularly, took taekwondo classes and rode my 10-speed bicycle.
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Meanwhile, the word taekwondo itself has been adopted into English as a loanword.
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I started taekwondo at 5 or 6 years old and did a bunch of kick-boxing later too.
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Perhaps we should cancel her gymnastics lessons and sign her up for taekwondo.
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Sarah Stevenson lost in the opening round of the women's under-67kg taekwondo.
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- Tae kwon do: a Korean martial art similar to karate
- A martial arts form which originated in Korea known for its elaborate kicking techniques. The sparring aspect is a recognised Olympic sport
- An unusual martial art that relies on its followers to have the flexibility of a professional ballet dancer.
- Way of smashing with feet and fists. A modern martial way and combative sport emphasizing high kicking and body punching. Also spelled "tae kwon do" and "taekwon-do." (Korean)
- (also spelled tae kwon do or taekwon-do) is a martial art originating in Korea. Having become one of the most widely practiced martial arts in the world, it is the national sport of Korea and one form of sparring, shihap kyeorugi, is an Olympic sporting event.
- Federation of North Cyprus is a member of Global Taekwon-do Federation (GTF).^[82]^[83]
- The art of the foot and fist
