Kombat Taekwondo
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The global response has been immense, with hundreds of individuals from across continents – America, Europe, and Asia – reaching out to gather more information. Therefore, we’ve decided to clarify the essence of Kombat Taekwondo and the competitive aspects involved in this exhilarating format. Below, we present ten crucial aspects to help you grasp the concept of Kombat Taekwondo and understand the thrill that each of its bouts promises.
What is Kombat Taekwondo?
It is a distinctive combat sport and a league managed by the Kombat Taekwondo brand. In this case, the word ‘Taekwondo’ denotes a form of unarmed combat involving the use of traditional techniques, kicks, and punches, as determined by the regulations and specifications set by the Kombat Taekwondo Events Commission, which is responsible for ensuring the optimal development of the competition.
Who qualifies to sign up as fighters?
Anyone aged 18 or above who can exhibit the physical prowess for direct physical confrontation, and also holds a black belt in Taekwondo of any style, is eligible. Selected fighters are required to produce a current medical assessment, which must be provided by a certified or official medical practitioner.
What are the formats of the fights?
There are two fight formats. 1 vs. 1 consists of a single five-minute round where the only protections used are gloves, foot pads, groin protectors, and mouthguards. The team combat is the other modality; here, four fighters (two per team) are fighting simultaneously for ten continuous minutes, allowing for combined, collaborative, and strategic attacks.
What techniques are allowed in the fights?
Legal standing techniques:
a) All closed-fist punching and hand striking techniques are allowed when directed towards the front and sides of the head, as well as the torso above the beltline.
b) Elbow strike techniques, whether executed with a closed or open hand, are allowed when directed towards the front and sides of the head, as well as the torso above the beltline. However, it is important to note that elbow strikes are only permitted without grabbing or holding the opponent.
c) Upper cuts to the face and above the beltline are permitted. Upper cuts are only allowed without grabbing or holding the opponent.
d) Allowed open hand strikes:
– Knife and Ridge hand strike to the front and side of the head and the torso above the beltline is permitted. Striking the neck is not allowed.
– Palm hand strike to the front and side of the head, and the torso above the beltline.
e) Kicking techniques aimed at the front and sides of the head, as well as the torso above the beltline, are allowed. Knee strikes are also permitted, but without holding on to any part of the opponent’s body.
f) Sweeps and throws (excluding those specified as fouls) are permitted techniques during the match.
g) Grabbing the body for a takedown is allowed when the opponent is not kicking.
Legal techniques on the ground:
a) The standing fighter is limited to using legal hand strikes and foot techniques.
b) The fighter on the ground is allowed to execute all legal strikes, including kicks, following the same rules as those applied during a stand-up position.
What weight divisions are there?
Kombat Taekwondo will have four female and four male divisions.
Female:
- Fin: -49kg
- Light: 49.1kg / 57kg
- Middle: 57.1kg / -67kg
- Heavy: +67kg
Male:
- Fin: -58kg
- Light: 58.1kg / 68kg
- Middle: 68.1kg / -80kg
- Heavy: +80kg