and jump spinning hook kick (JH) at the average standing head height for competitors in their weight division. A Hybrid II Crash Test Dummy head was fitted with a protective taekwondo helmet and ...

Taekwondo sparring in 2025 ... and strikes?2?. Before jumping into advanced strategies, perfect the foundations. Fast kicks? Great. But controlled, well-placed kicks? That's what wins matches.

So what makes taekwondo so different from its Japanese cousins? It’s all about the kicks! Karate uses a mix of punches, chops, blocks and kicks. Judo has you tossing, holding and pinning your ...