World Taekwondo Rules
🏛️Official — World Taekwondo6.2 Point Values
Verdict
Turning kicks are scored by doubling the value of the technique's target: four points to the trunk protector and six to the head (Article 12.3.4). Entries citing five points for a turning head kick reflect an edition superseded by the rules in force as of June 1, 2026.
Source: Article 12.3.1, Article 12.3.2, Article 12.3.3, Article 12.3.4, Article 12.3.5
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