Kyorugi
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Full-contact sparring discipline in Taekwondo featuring protective gear and electronic scoring vests.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[kyo-roo-gee]/
Alternative NamesTaekwondo sparring, Full contact Taekwondo bout
Definition
Kyorugi is the Olympic sparring format of Taekwondo. Competitors wear chest protectors (Hogu) and headgear, scoring points through high-speed, spinning, and jumping kicks to the torso and head.
Related Terms
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Traditional uniform worn in Korean martial arts.
Dojang도장Formal training hall and martial space in Korean martial arts.
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Shiai試合Official competitive match governed by formal rules and referee scoring.