To study the occurrence law of the injuries of the Chinese elite Taekwondo athletes in competition so as to prevent and reduce taekwondo injuries. Methods: A survey was made on the injuries of the 237 athletes participating in the National Taekwondo Championships 2011. Result: The total injury occurrence rate of the Chinese elite taekwondo athletes in competition is 13.1%. The rate of the male is significantly higher than that of the female (p < 0.01). The injury-prone parts of the male are lower extremities, head, vertebra and upper extremities. The injury-prone parts of the female are usually lower extremities and head. The common injuries of the male are sprain, bruise and laceration. The common injuries of the female are bruise, sprain and strain. Injury mechanism occurs when the athlete is hit by the leg of the opponent and it also occurs when the athlete is attacking with his leg. The male athlete is prone to be injured when he is hit by the opponent’s leg. Conclusion: The injury rate of the Taekwondo athlete is decreasing after the implementation of the new rule. Compared to the lower limbs, the injury rate of the athlete’s head is increasing. There are quite a few kinds of injuries. Injury mechanism often occurs at the antagonistic stage of applying highly difficult movements. In order to prevent injury, it is of vital importance to further improve athlete’s physical fitness, perfect the technical movements and strengthen the training of full-contact practice. |