Abstract

Performance analysis in taekwondo bouts scored out crucial facts to achieve the maximum result. This research compared the performance analysis by technical tactical behaviors and time-motion analysis of male high-level athletes who competed in the final taekwondo (TKD) Grand Prix. For this, we applied a specific protocol comparing elements of technical-tactical behaviors of 32 male competitive bouts (winning versus losing). The main results showed that the technical-tactical behaviors, winners showed a higher occurrence of attacks resulting in score [3.0 (1.0; 5.3) vs. 6.5 (3.8; 1.0), p≥.001]; in turn, losers showed a higher occurrence of rear displacement [18.5 (13.5; 24.0) vs. 11.5 (6.8; 21.0); p =.031]. There was a difference between the absolute time devoted to the variables Tit chagi (p =.04), Cover kicks [3.0 (1.0; 5.0) vs. 1.0 (.0; 2.3) p =.02], Punch frequency [2.5 (1.0; 4.3) vs. 1.0 (.0; 3.0), p =.03], where losers had a higher occurrence. In conclusion, winning TKD athletes showed higher efficiency in making attacks that resulted in one and three scores; while, defeated TKD athletes demonstrate more occurrences regarding the use of techniques that are less effective in scoring and moving further back. Established by present founds, the primary focus to triumph in competitive TKD should be, after earning scores to avoid counterattacks.