About taekwondo
Taekwondo (TKD), the
Korean martial art, is characterized by fast, high, and power movements of the
body. A Taekwondo competition
consists of 3 by 2 minute rounds with 1-minute rest between each round.
Competitors usually compete 3-5 times over a one-day period in order to reach
the finals of tournaments. To be judged valid, a strike which is an explosive,
fast and forceful movement must be delivered with the correct part of the body
and must hit the opponent on a scoring part of the body. To make these
movements, the athlete requires energy. Depending on the intensity (calculated
by heart rate) and the duration of the match, in a competitive taekwondo
competition, competitors would usually use all three energy systems.
Figure 2: Below is an example of the intensity required within these taekwondo matches. If watched closely, you can see the competitors bouncing around and then making an attacking move. This video relates back to energy systems and how they work in the bodies of humans competing in taekwondo.
Figure 2: Below is an example of the intensity required within these taekwondo matches. If watched closely, you can see the competitors bouncing around and then making an attacking move. This video relates back to energy systems and how they work in the bodies of humans competing in taekwondo.