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Vicarious Purgation of Repressed Emotions in Taekwondo Demonstrations

Participants in Taekwondo demonstrations reported experiencing catharsis when they felt that repressed or accumulated emotions had been released. In their accounts, catharsis involved a perceived purification of the mind through purging desires or emotions held in the subconscious.

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Updated 2026-08-29

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