Topicwords.topicTaekwondo
combate
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noun
controlled practice fighting or competition match in martial arts
Olympic-style taekwondo sparring scores kicks and punches to legal targets.
Examples
Ponte casco y peto antes del combate.
Wear headgear and a chest guard before sparring.
El combate ligero ayuda a los principiantes con distancia y timing.
Light sparring helps beginners learn distance and timing.
Ganó el oro tras una final de combate ajustada.
She won gold after a close sparring final.
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