Over, Under or Through The Leg?? Best Strategy Vs Head Kickers

In #episode191 of #fightchatfriday we look at the -57kg Senior Male Final from the 2024 European ITF Taekwon-Do Championships between Finn Martin & Yassine Talhaoui.
Here's what to expect ;
- 🥋 The sparring match between Yassine Talhaoui and Finn Martin showcased high-level techniques and intense competition at the European Championships.
- 📊 The fighters displayed a remarkable work rate, with Finn having a higher number of attempts and a lower contact rate due to managing distance, while Yassine focused on indirect shots and had a higher contact rate.
- ⚖️ The importance of head shots in the match was discussed, with the observation that they did not always receive the expected value on the scoreboard.
- 🛡️ The match highlighted the issue of fouls and warnings, suggesting the possibility of implementing three levels of warnings to avoid unnecessary penalties.
- 💭 The video raised the question of whether there are too many rules in ITF competition, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and spectator-friendliness in the sport.
- 👏 Despite the challenges and fouls, both fighters showed great skill and competitiveness, with Finn ultimately winning the match and becoming the European champion.
- 🥋 The analysis of this sparring match provides valuable insights into the strategies and performance of the fighters, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement in their techniques and decision-making.

[@koirrah5986]

Huge amount of useless warnings & minus without any explanation. Really world class players who would have needed no umpire work at all. Points doesn't make sense any bit more. 1:2 vs 10:0. Gotta be blind to see just 2 points in this one.