Topicwords.topicTaekwondo
sparring
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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
Magsuot ng headgear at chest guard bago ang sparring.
Wear headgear and a chest guard before sparring.
Ang light sparring ay tumutulong sa baguhan sa distansya at timing.
Light sparring helps beginners learn distance and timing.
Nanalo siya ng ginto pagkatapos ng close sparring final.
She won gold after a close sparring final.
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