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Taekwondo

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Taekwondo originated from Korean traditional Martial arts and is a form a self defense.

How to Play

The objective of each competitor is to score points by landing blows and kicks on their opponent’s torso or head. In order to win you must knockout your opponent. In order to be the best a competitor must be skilled in their combination of hand and foot. They must have a powerful punch and be skilled in knife-hands, back fists and ridge hand strikes.

Sports Role(s)

There's only one role. Two opponents fighting each other each match.

Equipment Requirements

  • Dobok (a white competition uniform)
  • Hogu (body protector)
  • Helmet
  • Shin pads
  • Arm pads
  • Mouth guard
  • Groin guard
  • Footpads and gloves

Taekwondo Player or Athlete

Player Title

⭐⭐⭐⭐ High

Physical Activity Level

⭐⭐⭐ Medium

Risk of Injury

$42,500

Average Salary

$51,000

Top Earner Salary

Sports
Category

Individual Sports

Skill
Requirements

Agility

Agility

Coordination

Coordination

Flexibility

Flexibility

Endurance

Endurance

Power

Power

Quickness

Quickness

Stability

Stability

Stamina

Stamina

Strength

Strength

Steven Lopez

Steve first learned taekwondo when he was five in his garage from father and older brother. He is a 6 time Taekwondo World Champion. He won a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and gold twice at the 2000 Sydney and 2004 Athens Olympics. Won the bronze medal in the Pan American games in Toronto and gold medals at the 1996 and 1998 Pan American Champions. Also a silver and bronze medal at the Taekwondo Grand Prix

Date of Birth

September 9, 1978

Birthplace

New York City, New York

Net Worth

$4 million

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