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What is Poomsae in Taekwondo?

Forms competition: athletes perform prescribed sequences of blocks, strikes and kicks and are judged on technical accuracy and presentation. It is a separate World Championship discipline with no fighting.

Related terms

Gam-jeomHoguDobokPSS (Protector and Scoring System)KyorugiChagiDollyo chagi (round kick)Dwi chagi (back kick)
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