China: Taekwondo examiner in China narrowly avoids flying broken stick.

Shaanxi, China - July 04, 2026 On July 5, 2026, in Shaanxi province, located in northwestern China, a video captured a tense moment during a child’s taekwondo exam. A coach stood in front of the child while holding a stick, with several examiners seated behind them. When the child kicked, the stick suddenly broke and flew away. The broken piece shot toward one examiner sitting at the edge of the group. The examiner quickly tilted his head, and the stick struck the curtain behind him instead. The sudden moment startled everyone nearby. Chinese viewers said the examiner was lucky and reacted quickly, or he could have been injured.