List of Taekwondo Sparring Techniques – Videos & Instructions
This section provides details on various Taekwondo sparring techniques. Taekwondo sparring is used to teach students how to deal with a live and moving human opponent (versus a static kicking dummy) in a controlled environment with protective sparring gear (i.e. helmet and chest protector) and a referee.
Of course, if you need any help with these kicks (i.e. a better spinning hook kick), please visit the main Kicking Techniques page for detailed kicking tutorials.
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How to Utilize Different Kicking Techniques
- Axe Kick in Taekwondo Sparring
- Back Kick in Taekwondo Sparring
- Crescent Kick in Taekwondo Sparring
- Cut Kick in Taekwondo Sparring – Cut kicks are also known as jab kicks.
- Hook Kick in Taekwondo Sparring
- Push Kick in Taekwondo Sparring
- Roundhouse Kick in Taekwondo Sparring
- Double Roundhouse Kick in Taekwondo Sparring
- Side Kick in Taekwondo Sparring
- Spinning Hook Kick in Taekwondo Sparring
Counter Attacks
- Axe Kick Counter in Taekwondo Sparring
- Back Kick Counter in Taekwondo Sparring
- Roundhouse Kick Counter in Taekwondo Sparring – This page shows a number of sparring counter attacks versus an opponent’s roundhouse kick.
- Spinning Kick Counter in Taekwondo Sparring – This page shows a number of counters versus an opponent’s spinning kicks (i.e. spinning hook kick or spinning roundhouse kick).
Combination Kicks – Combination kicks in sparring can be used as feints/fakes with a finishing kick, multiple offensive kicks, etc.
- How To Use Combination Kicks In Taekwondo Sparring – This page teaches you the strategy behind using combination kicks in Taekwondo sparring.
- Axe Kick And Jumping Back Kick Combination
- Axe Kick And Roundhouse Kick Combination
- Back Kick and Axe Kick Combination
- Feint And Back Kick Combination
- Feint And Roundhouse Kick Combination
- Jumping Back Kick And Roundhouse Kick Combination
- Roundhouse And Axe Kick Combination
- Roundhouse And Back Kick Combination
- Roundhouse And Crescent Kick Combination
- Roundhouse And Spinning Hook Kick Combination
Blocking Techniques
- Blocks – Details for many basic and advanced blocking techniques.
- Block & Punch Combination
- Clinch – This is not a Muay Thai clinch but rather a sparring clinch.
- How To Block A High Roundhouse Kick
- How To Block A Spinning Hook Kick
Sparring Strategy & Tactics
What is Kyorugi?
Kyorugi is the Korean word for sparring in Taekwondo. At Taekwondo schools, Kyorugi usually involves two students sparring while wearing protective gear (such as a sparring helmet and chest protector). They will be awarded points for scoring with kicks and punches against their opponent. Kyorugi is used to teach fighting skills to Taekwondo students while practicing in a controlled environment.
Taekwondo Sparring
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References
- TaekwondoAnimals.com, Taekwondo Sparring Techniques & Tips, https://www.taekwondoanimals.com/taekwondo-sparring.asp