Is there a foul in Tae Kwon Do?

Answer 1

Yes, there are foul in Taekwondo.

The following acts shall be classified as prohibited acts, and "Kyong-go"(warning) shall be declared.

1 Crossing the Boundary Line

2 Avoiding or delaying the match

3 Falling down

4 Grabbing, holding or pushing the opponent

5 Attacking below the waist

6 Butting or attacking with the knee

7 Hitting any part of the opponent‟s head with the hand

8 Uttering undesirable remarks or any misconduct on the part of a contestant or a coach

9 Lifting the knee to avoid a valid attack or impede the progress of an attack

The following acts shall be classified as prohibited acts, and "Gam-jeom" (deduction) shall be declared.

1 Attacking the opponent after "Kal-yeo"

2 Attacking the fallen opponent

3 Throwing the opponent by grabbing or hooking the attacking foot in the air or by pushing the opponent with the hand

4 Intentionally attacking any part of the opponent's head with the hand.

5 Intentionally attacking below the waist

6 A coach or a contestant interrupting the progress of the match