-In the taekwondo we have 2 kinds of competitions:

1-SPARRING. Also known as gyoroogi, this is the most familiar type of taekwondo competition and is included in the Olympic Games: two people, wearing protective gear (one red, the other blue), use a variety of skills for attack and defense. Training for sparring is an excellent way to become more comfortable with applying techniques against a real person in addition to improving mobility, timing, and adaptability.




2-FORMS. Or, poomsae, competition is becoming a much more popular type of competition around the world. Forms are pre-arranged movements performed in sequence. Although no other person is involved, the techniques must be precise, fluid, and powerful. Forms training either alone or in a group is excellent low impact exercise for improving balance and coordination. and it is required to gain a higher degree belt in taekwondo.