Taekwondo: A Modern Martial Art for Young Athletes
The piece explains taekwondo as a Korean martial art practiced by up to 50 million people in 160 countries. It covers history as an Olympic demonstration sport, scoring by points, safety rules, gear, and the emphasis on discipline, training, speed, and strategy, with notes on coaching by Chuck Blue.
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Taekwondo Belts and Olympic Judo Overview
The article explains belt colors from white to black with nine degrees for black belts. It notes judo differs by not using kicks or punches and awards points for throws. It also mentions forms practice by kids, competition judging, and age weight groups, inviting readers to find Olympics coverage.
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