Sparing matches in Tae Kwon Do are scored on a point system. Each ring has a center judge who acts as a referee and three corner judges who keep track of points. When a contestant lands a solid kick, the corner judges record the point by pushing buttons on electronic controllers. The data is fed to a laptop computer operated by a parent (like me).
On Saturday, I volunteered at a Tae Kwon Do tournament, and Eric, the black belt heavy metal rock star, was a corner judge in my ring. One of the kids who was waiting to compete had inched forward onto the mat, and was in danger of getting kicked or tripping the competitors. Eric put out his foot and gently nudged the kid off the mat. He never took his eyes off the sparing match.
Eric, the black belt heavy metal rock star, can multi-task.
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