Taekwondo is a very dangerous combat sport, especially when you spar in competition. People in the ring are ruthless and will do anything to get first place. Many think that with protection, you’re perfectly fine and can’t get injured, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Competitors have been knocked out in many competitions and have been severely hurt. Many say that taekwondo is not that dangerous and is one of the easier combat sports, but that is not the case. Taekwondo is actually very difficult and takes strength, reaction timing, endurance, speed, and the list goes on. Competitors must be tough considering that you can get paired with fourteen-year-olds and you’re only 10! Considering the major disadvantages and having a chance to get severely hurt, this makes taekwondo one of the more dangerous combat sports out there!