AboutNathan J. Nowak Expertise We can answer any questions pertaining to Olympic Tae Kwon Do sparring. Questions about fitness and nutrition as relating to TKD training and preparation for tournaments and competition. Specific techniques and tactics while training, weight training and agility, mental toughness and visualization exercises and "day of" preparation.
Experience I have been in martial arts for over 23 years. I'm a master instructor (4th Dan) in TKD. I also have a black belt in karate. I've competed in Olympic TKD since '91.
As and athlete:(highlights) Winning a silver medal at Jr. Olympic nationals ('92), AATU National champion ('94), over 10 GA State Championship and GA Games medals. Won a bronze medal at the U.S. Open (2000). With drew from the Olympic Qualifier in 2004 from a torn ACL.
As a coach: (highlights) I've coached a women's TKD team since '99. With over 30 members spanning the eight year history of the team, we have 7 National Championship Gold medals, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze. The team medals at every state and regional tournament they attend. Several members have been undefeated for several years. Our training covers strength and endurance workouts, tactics and strategy, nutrition and supplementation, mental toughness and visualization, and maintaining weight while leading up to competition.
I've been a certified personal trainer since "98 and have worked in the fitness and nutrition arena since '94. The team has their own training center that they share with the gym that I own. Trinity Fitness in Atlanta, GA
Organizations USAT
AAU
USSSA
NSCA
Publications Atlanta Sports and Fitness Magazine, CBS46 News Atlanta, FOX's Good Day Atlanta, Atlanta Journal and Constitution and in newspapers across the United States.
Education/Credentials Personal Training Certificate (School of Fitness and Nutrition)
4th Dan Black Belt (Kukkiwon)
USAT Certified Level 2 Coach
AAU Certified Coach
Former USSSA Certified Coach
Member of NSCA
Awards and Honors Coach of 2001 AS&FM Athlete's of the Year "P.T.S. TKD Team"
First runner up 2001 AS&FM Fittest Male of the Year
Expert: Nathan J. Nowak Date: 12/13/2007 Subject: Olympic Tae Kwon Do
Question Hello, I am a beginer of tae kwon do and was just wondering the rules of olympic tae kwon do. i was just curious because i've watched videos and am curious as to what the specifications are for it. i appreciate you reading this.
sincerly,
Adam
Answer Adam,
It's great that you are beginning Tae Kwon Do and are interested in the sport aspect of the art.
I will go over some of the basic rules of competition. However, if you'd like detailed rules, you can check out http://www.usa-taekwondo.us/
Look around the site, there will be a tab for the competition rules.
Olympic Tae Kwon Do at the National and International level has durations of 3 rounds 2 minutes each.
If you've seen video's then you are aware that there's a red player and blue player.
Players can score points with kicks to the body and face/head and punches to the chest.
A player receives one point for a body kick or punch and two points for a kick to the face/head.
Tae Kwon Do is a stand up fighting sport similar to boxing. Players can not attack a fallen opponent.
There are several ways to win a TKD match. One is to out score your opponent at the end of the 3 rounds. Second, is by point gap. This is where one player scores 7 points more than the opponent. For example 7-0 or 9-2 would be considered a 7 point gap or spread. Another way to win is by hitting the point ceiling. Whoever gets 12 points first can win. The last way to win is by knockout. Either a referee stops hit and awards a TKO or the opponent is unconscious.
Those are the basics to sport TKD. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email them over.
