What are the different ways to get points in sparring tae kwon do?

Answer 1

If you broaden the definition of punch, to mean any sort of strike with a closed fist, then there are at least a few:

Jab: where the fist is oriented in a vertical direction like you were getting ready to

climb a rope (if you understand what I mean).

Straight Punch: Like a jab, but the fist is oriented with the back of the fist facing up.

Lunge Punch: Is like a straight punch where you lean slightly into the punch, rather

than keeping your shoulders square to the target.

Rolling Back Fist: This is a little harder to explain in words, but you start with your fist

in the same orientation as a straight punch, then you sort of tuck your arm in

toward your chest and continue up, as if you were going to upper cut your own

chin. Finally, you thrust your fist out toward the opponent (more than likely

aiming for their nose or their collar bone). It's a very circular motion, and it ends

with the backs of your knuckles striking slightly downward on the target.

Hammer Fist Strike: This also can tend to be a very circular motion, but it results in

striking your opponent with the bottom (pinkie side) of your fist, with your fist in

a vertical orientation similar to the jab.

If you open up the definition farther, to include any sort of hand strike, the list is extensive; including, but not limited to:

Knife hand strike

Ridge hand (like knife hand, but elbow isn't bent)

spear fingers

Answer 2

There are different areas on the body that give you points. A kick to the head is two point, a punch or a kick to the chest guard is one point, and a jump kick to either the head or the chest is two points.

Answer 3

punch, kick, and throw combos