A 2,000-year-old martial art is using VR to reinvent itself

Virtual taekwondo is rewriting the rules of competition by combining ancient martial arts with cutting-edge VR technology. ➡️ The vision behind virtual taekwondo is to both advance the global popularity of the sport and to attract a new generation of athletes. ➡️ Athletes wear headsets, body sensors, and handheld controllers to spar in a virtual arena, with every move tracked and replicated in real time. Find out more by watching the full video at the related video. #CNBC #VirtualTaekwondo #NBCUConverge ----- Subscribe: @cnbci CNBC International Live: @cnbcinternationalive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cnbc-international/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnbci Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnbcinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnbcinternational/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cnbcinternational X: https://twitter.com/CNBCi Telegram: https://t.me/cnbci WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/CNBCiWhatsApp