General Rules
- All competitors in sparring must weigh
in. Weigh-ins will be held the night before the competition
(May 22) from 6:00-9:00 pm and on the day of the competition
(May 23) from 7:00-8:30 am.
- Competitors that are not at or below their registered weight
will be subject to disqualification.
- Juniors will be given a 2-pound uniform weight
allowance. The minimum clothing requirement is a pair of
uniform pants and a T-shirt.
- Competitors weighing in on Saturday will have two chances to
make weight during the stated weigh-in hours.
- Standard USAT (modified WTF) sparring rules will apply,
including differential scoring in appropriate divisions. The
latest version of
the
USAT Competition Rules is available from the USAT.
- The match numbering system will apply.
Competitors must arrive at the ring
with their coach three matches prior to their match
number. Match numbers will be posted at the rings and in the
warm-up area.
Competitors who are not present at the
time of their match may be disqualified.
Mandatory Equipment for Sparring (all ages):
- Standard white, V-neck taekwondo uniform (black trim for
black belts only) in good condition.
- Properly-fitting chest protector with red and blue scoring
zones that wraps around and covers the entire
back except the spine of the athlete in the valid scoring
area. This rule will
be strictly enforced for the
safety of every competitor.
- Foam, cloth, or vinyl shin protector and forearm guard.
Forearm guards with hand protectors attached
are not allowed.
- WTF-approved open-finger gloves are optional for color belt
competitors and mandatory for black belts age 14 and up.
- Either WTF-approved foot protectors or foam, cloth, or vinyl
instep pads, but not both. If instep pads are taped on, they
must adhere to the rules published below.
- Knee pads and elbow pads are optional, but if worn, they
must be made of foam, cloth, or vinyl.
- Groin protection (required for males), worn under
uniform.
- Properly-fitting USAT or WTF foam head gear, with no damage
or cracks. White, red or blue only.
- Mouth guard.
- Head gear, gloves, and foot protectors can be white, red, or
blue, and, if not white, must correspond to the color of the
chest protector. If both foot protectors and gloves are worn,
they must be of the same color (white, red, or blue).
Examples of acceptable and unacceptable chest protectors appear
below.
Acceptable | Unacceptable |
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All competitors are responsible for
adhering to these
Athletic Taping and
Padding Rules (file in Adobe's PDF format).
Poomsae/Forms Rules:
The only poomsae accepted are the Taegeuk and Palgwe series for
color belts, and Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyungwon, Sipjin, Jitae,
Cheonkwon, Hansoo, and Ilyo for black belts. These are all
recognized by USAT and WTF. The poomsae must match the rank.
Belt |
Poomse (Taegeuk or Palgwe) |
Yellow |
Il-Jang (1) or Ee-Jang (2) |
Green |
Sam-Jang (3) or Sa-Jang (4) |
Blue |
Oh-Jang (5) or Yook-Jang (6) |
Red |
Chil-Jang (7) or Pal-Jang (8) |
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Black Belt Dan |
Poomse |
1st |
Koryo |
2nd |
Keumgang |
3rd |
Taebaek |
4th |
Pyungwon |
5th |
Sipjin |
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Scoring/Contact Rules:
Kyorugi divisions will be formed around these
belt levels: Yellow/Green, Blue/Red, and Black. The
Tournament Director reserves the right to modify
divisions at his discretion.
A sudden death overtime match
will be used to determine the winner in case of a
tie score.
Age |
Belt |
Contact |
Rounds |
Duration |
Break |
Junior: 6-7 |
All belts |
No head contact |
2 |
90 sec |
30 sec |
Junior: 8-11 |
Color belts |
No head contact |
2 |
90 sec |
30 sec |
Junior: 8-11 |
Black belts |
Light head contact |
2 |
90 sec |
30 sec |
Junior: 12-13 |
All belts |
Light head contact |
2 |
90 sec |
30 sec |
Junior: 14-17 |
Color belts |
Light head contact |
2 |
90 sec |
30 sec |
Junior: 14-17 |
Black belts |
Full head contact |
2 |
2 min |
1 min |
Adult: 18-34 |
Color belts |
Full head contact |
2 |
2 min |
1 min |
Adult: 18-34 |
Black belts |
Full head contact |
3 |
2 min |
1 min |
Exec: 35+ |
Color belts |
Light head contact |
2 |
2 min |
1 min |
Exec: 35+ |
Black belts |
Light head contact |
2 |
2 min |
1 min |
Adult Black Belt Weight Categories
Weights are in pounds. The Tournament Director reserves the
right to modify divisions at his discretion.
Men |
135.5 and below |
135.6 - 150.5 |
150.6 - 165.5 |
165.6 - 180.5 |
180.6 - 195.5 |
195.6 and above |
Women |
105.5 and below |
105.6 - 120.5 |
120.6 - 135.5 |
135.6 - 150.5 |
150.6 - 165.5 |
165.6 and above |
Points
Area |
Valid Scoring Technique |
Knockdown |
Body |
1 point |
+1 point (only
when under full head contact rules) |
Head (light head contact rules) |
1 point |
Point is invalid if knockdown occurs and a penalty will be assessed |
Head (full head contact rules) |
2 points |
+1 point |
Coaches
Each coach must register and pay the coach's fee in order to coach an athlete. In addition, the coach must check-in at the appropriate time (designated in the Schedule section of our website). Coaches/Instructors will have access to the competition
floor only while accompanying a competitor three matches prior to the
competitor’s match and must present the pass at that time.
Coaches/Athletes must leave the competition floor immediately after
their match. Disruptive or disrespectful behavior on the part of
the coach may result in disqualification of the competitor and/or
expulsion from the tournament.
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