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The KTA field guide · January 14, 2023

KTA Sparring Match Games

By clairegoodloe

From the KTA archive. This story records an event from 2023. Dates and event details below are historical.

Two children wearing helmets and colored chest protectors spar on red-and-blue mats while an adult in a white uniform watches and spectators sit behind them.

Thanks to all students and families who attended our KTA Intra-School Match Games on Saturday, January 14th!

We had over 100 matches among the seventy participants representing five different schools, led by an outstanding group of referees and judges. Our officials kept everything progressing very smoothly throughout the day, which ensured a timely event.

Competition started just after 9 a.m. and wrapped up at 12:30. It was incredible to see the growth of each participant throughout the day. We could all see improvement as each student progressed through their matches.  Everyone learned a lot about themselves and came away with valuable experience!

Excellent attitude and effort were demonstrated throughout the day, showing true Taekwondo spirit and sportsmanship.  We also appreciated all the positive energy and support of parents and families encouraging and cheering for everyone.   It was a great way to kick off 2023.

Photos from the day

An adult in a white martial-arts uniform raises one arm while standing between two helmeted children in blue and red chest protectors, with spectators seated around the mat.
A young taekwondo student in white protective headgear, a red chest guard, and a yellow belt stands facing an instructor while other students and spectators sit behind them.
Two smiling children in white taekwondo uniforms and red and blue chest guards stand on a blue mat wearing medals and holding white protective helmets.
Two young taekwondo competitors in white uniforms and protective helmets spar on red-and-blue mats as one delivers a side kick toward the other’s blue chest guard.
Two young taekwondo competitors spar on red-and-blue mats, with one in a red chest guard extending a high kick toward an opponent in a blue chest guard while adults watch nearby.
Two martial artists wearing white uniforms, head guards, and blue and red chest protectors spar on red-and-blue mats while an official and spectators watch inside a training hall.

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