This follows the raising of several concerns about the nature of the modern sport in recent months, with questions raised about the consistency of the electronic sensors, as well as the consequent tendency for fighters to adopt negative and defensive tactics so as to profit on the scoreboard.

World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) President Choue told insidethegames in the immediate aftermath of May's World Championships in Chelyabinsk that a special ad hoc committee was being convened to discuss potential rule changes designed to make matches more exciting.

Removing sensors on pads in athletes’ socks so as to stop kicks with the side of the foot scoring was one idea suggested.

But, although the Committee have met to discuss changes, nothing will be done until at least after next year's Games.

This is predominantly to avoid confusing athletes, Choue said, due to them not being familiar with the new rules. 

Innovations, including the introduction of an electronic scoring system, have been said to have reduced the need for an attacking and dynamic style, as precise but less dynamic kicks are often an easier way to score points than powerful ones.

Exceptions with more explosive styles, such as Turkey’s world and Olympic champion Servet Tazegül and Briton-turned-Moldovan Aaron Cook, still remain.

But generally speaking, these are in the minority in comparison with generally conservative fighters from nations such as Iran and South Korea.

That said, there were many more exciting fights at last weekend's WTF Grand Prix in Manchester, particularly in the final of the women's under 57kg, where Britain's Jade Jones produced four quick-fire head shots to beat Spanish rival Eva Calva Gomez.

Rule changes have also been introduced in the past designed to encourage attacking style, such as the introduction of four-points for a spinning kick to the head.

Choue, who has just returned from a trip to Rio last week where he met with Organising Committee President Carlos Nuzman, said he was impressed with preparations ahead of next year's competition and is confident the sport can build upon a successful event at London 2012. 

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