The Taekwondo Kyorugi uniform, also known as the Dobok, is specially designed for sparring competitions to provide comfort, flexibility, and protection.
-
Dobok (Uniform):
Practitioners wear a lightweight white jacket and pants that allow free movement for kicks, jumps, and quick techniques. The V-neck style jacket (WTF/WT standard) represents discipline and tradition in Taekwondo. -
Protective Gear:
For safety during sparring, athletes wear the following equipment:-
Headgear (Hogu Cap): Cushioned helmet to protect the head.
-
Chest Protector (Hogu): Padded vest that absorbs impact, usually red or blue depending on the match corner.
-
Forearm & Shin Guards: Lightweight pads to protect against blocking and striking.
-
Gloves: Provide wrist and hand safety.
-
Groin Guard & Mouth Guard: Essential protection for all competitors.
-
Foot Protectors / Socks: For safe and clean striking, often sensor-enabled in electronic scoring competitions.
-
-
Colors:
-
White Dobok: Symbol of purity, discipline, and respect.
-
Red & Blue Hogu: Distinguishes opponents in sparring matches.
-
-
Functionality:
The Kyorugi uniform is designed to combine tradition with modern safety standards, ensuring athletes can perform with speed, agility, and confidence while staying protected.
0 comments:
Post a Comment