TopicTaekwondo
combate · /kõˈba.tʃi/
combate
combate/kõˈba.tʃi/noun
controlled practice fighting or competition match in martial arts
luta de treino controlada ou partida de competição
Olympic-style taekwondo sparring scores kicks and punches to legal targets.
O combate olímpico pontua chutes e socos em alvos legais.
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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