Olympics 2008 - Taekwondo
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Olympics-NZOC threatens to sue athlete for fund-raising brothel
WELLINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The New Zealand Olympic Committee has threatened to sue a local taekwondo athlete who plans to finance his 2012 London Games bid with the proceeds from a brothel. Full Article
The Sport
Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial art, which means "the way of kicking and striking", but the trademark of the sport is its combination of kick movements.
Technique
Taekwondo is famed for its use of kicking techniques that sets it apart from other martial arts. The leg being the longest part of the body is used for its range and potential to execute powerful kicks in combat.
