Is modern Olympic sparring too tactical? Or did “old school” Taekwondo just hit harder? In Episode 4 of Kicking It with Taekwondo, Master Daniel “The Technician” Park and Jasmine “Jaz” Rivera dive into the heated debate between traditional power-based training and today’s fast, strategic competition style under World Taekwondo rules.

We break down:

🥋 What defined old school Taekwondo

⚡ How electronic scoring changed the game

🧠 Why modern “foot fencing” dominates

🥇 What competitors can learn from both eras — including trends seen at the Olympic Games The truth? The best athletes blend discipline from the past with strategy from today. So… are you Team Old School or Team New School?

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What actually happens inside an Olympic Taekwondo match? Most viewers see lightning-fast kicks and a scoreboard changing—but the real story is a deep tactical battle happening in seconds.

In Episode 2 of Kicking It with Taekwondo, Jaz Rivera and Master Daniel Park break down the strategy, scoring, and split-second decisions that define Olympic Taekwondo.

From the electronic scoring system to the mental chess match of distance control, you’ll learn why elite fighters spend years mastering timing, positioning, and precision.

Whether you’re a longtime martial artist or someone who only watches Taekwondo during the Olympics, this episode will help you see the sport in a completely new way. You’ll discover: 🥋 How the modern Olympic scoring system works

🥋 Why spinning kicks can completely change a match

🥋 The strategy behind “foot fencing” and distance control

🥋 How penalties and ring positioning affect the outcome

🥋 What separates Olympic champions from everyday competitors

Jaz and Daniel also break down legendary Olympic moments from fighters like Steven López, Hadi Saei, and Jade Jones, showing how a single perfectly timed kick can change history.

If you've ever wondered why Olympic Taekwondo athletes bounce constantly, launch spinning attacks, or seem to wait for the perfect moment to strike—this episode reveals the strategy behind it all.

By the end, you'll never watch Taekwondo at the Summer Olympics the same way again.

🥋 In This Episode

The evolution of Olympic Taekwondo scoring

Why distance and timing decide fights

The difference between power fighters and tactical fighters

Coaching strategy when you're down late in a match

The mindset required to perform under Olympic pressure

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Are you Team Knockout or Team Tactical? Do you love explosive spinning head kicks, or do you appreciate the chess match of elite strategy? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tell us your favorite Olympic Taekwondo moment.

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Is Taekwondo just flashy kicks and Olympic sparring — or is it something much deeper?

In the very first episode of Kicking It with Taekwondo, Master Daniel “The Technician” Park and Jasmine “Jaz” Rivera dive into the heart of the martial art we love. From its philosophy and discipline to its evolution into a global sport governed by World Taekwondo, this episode explores what truly makes Taekwondo unique.

The hosts debate Traditional vs. Olympic Taekwondo, share their personal journeys into the dojang, and discuss how the sport’s presence in the Olympic Games changed the landscape forever.

Whether you're a competitor, parent, coach, or lifelong fan, this episode sets the foundation for what this podcast is all about:

🔥 Passion

🥋 Respect

🥇 Strategy

💬 Community

Are you Team Traditional or Team Olympic?

Join the conversation — because here, fans and fighters meet.