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B · Beginner · 4 rules · Step 1 of 4

Athletes and equipment

  1. What is para taekwondo?Para taekwondo is kyorugi, or sparring, for athletes with an impairment, under World Taekwondo's para rules.
  2. How long is a para taekwondo match?A contest is three two-minute rounds with a minute's rest; the scores add up.

The contest

  1. How do you score in para taekwondo?A valid kick to the trunk protector, registered by the PSS, scores two; a turning or spinning kick four; each gam-jeom against the opponent one.
  2. How can a para taekwondo bout be won?Bouts are won by final score, a 20-point gap after round two or in round three, golden points, superiority, the referee stopping the contest, withdrawal, disqualification or a punitive declaration.
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