taekwondo

/taiˈkwon.do/

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noun

Korean martial art known for high kicks and sport competition

Often romanized as taekwondo; WT and ITF are major governing styles.

Examples

  • Empezó taekwondo cuando tenía siete años.

    She started taekwondo when she was seven years old.

  • Muchas escuelas enseñan taekwondo para la forma y la defensa personal.

    Many schools teach taekwondo for fitness and self-defense.

  • La final olímpica de taekwondo atrajo una gran multitud.

    The Olympic taekwondo final drew a huge crowd.

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