Competition Rules & Regulations

The Organizing Committee recognizes that each shool may have a different belt color system. Please refer to the rank & color chart below and register according to the correct WTF belt color and rank. COLOR BELT CHART RANK 10-9-8 7-6 5-4 3-2-1 Dan: 1-2-3 etc Other Belt Colors White / Yellow Purple / Orange Green / Blue Brown / Red Black Poomse: Taeguek/Palgue 1-2, Basic 1-2 2-3-4 4-5-6 6-7-8 Koryo-Keumgang-Taebaek etc. View Weight Classification Poomse: Forms competitors must perform only the Forms designated for their specific rank. Scores will be based on: proper order, beauty, grace, rhythm, accuracy, power, technique ad attitude. Authorized Forms are those approved by the World Taekwondo Federation: Taeguek 1-8, Palgue 1-8 and black belt Forms: Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, etc. Sparring: The current USAT compatition rules will govern this championsip. The Organizing Committee may modify some rules according to the local conditions. It also reserves the right to combine or divide weight categories depending on the size of the group. Head kicks for the juniors (light contact only) will be allowed iin addition to head kicks for senior divisions. However, if referee and judges feel an injury was due to malicious attack (with anger or the intent to injure), the attacker will be disqualified. Sparring (Kyoroogi) Rules for Competitors Ages 11 & younger: Sparring competitors, age 11 & younger, may not make head contact at any time during the competition. A competitor, who executes a technique to the head area, will be subject to one of the following actions: Any technique, attempted to the head area but does not make contact, will be given a warning by the referee (kyong-go) Any technique, which makes any contact with the head area will result in one-point deduction by the referee (Gamjeom) If the competitor cannot continue because of contact with the head area, the attacker will be disqualified. Inability to continue competition because of fright, crying or loss of will following a legal kick to the body, does not constitute grounds for disqualification of the attacker. Sparring (Kyonroogi) Rules for Competitors Ages 12 - 17 years old: The competitor is encouranged to attempt kicks to the facial area; however absolute control must be exercised or the appropriate penalty shall be invoked. The competitor who executes a successful technique (light contact without causing injury) shall be awarded one point. The competitor who executes a kick to the face or neck, which result in a minor injury, shall receive a one point deduction. A minor injory is defined as an abrasion or bleeding caused by excessive contact. The competitor who executes a kick to the face or neck, which results in the inability of the opponent to continue because of injury, shall be disqualified. The jury, referee and judges, after consultation with the tournament physician, if necessary, shall make this determination. Note: Inability to continue because of fright, crying or loss of will, following a legal kick to the head, does not constitute grounds for disqualification of the attacker. Black belt compeitors, age 14 - 32 will follow WTF senior competition rules. Certain rules and / or regulations are subject to change at the discretion of the Referee Committee and the Tournament Organizer. Duration of the Rounds: 11 & younger: 2 rounds of 1 min with 30 seconds rest. 12 & older: 2 rounds of one and a half minutes with 30 seconds rest. Black Belt 14 - 32: 2 rounds of 2 minutes with 30 seconds rest. Note: The tournament director may change the time limits and / or alter weight divisions if necessary to ensure fairness and and maintain safety. View Weight Classification