TopicTaekwondo
combate · /komˈba.te/
combate
combate/komˈba.te/noun
controlled practice fighting or competition match in martial arts
combate de práctica controlado o partido de competición
Olympic-style taekwondo sparring scores kicks and punches to legal targets.
El combate olímpico puntúa patadas y puños en zonas legales.
Examples
Wear headgear and a chest guard before sparring.
Light sparring helps beginners learn distance and timing.
She won gold after a close sparring final.
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