Poomsae
Poomsae will be scored based on beauty, grace, rhythm and strength. Competitors must perform one of the poomsaes listed below, based on their current rank. Competitors will compete against students in the same ranks.
Recognized Individual/Pairs Sports Poomsae (Black Belts Only) 12+
Athletes must be prepared for the following poomsaes:
*Sports Poomsae Athletes must wear the official uniform for their age bracket:
Sparring (Kyoroogi)
Match Rules
Best of 3 rounds system. Tiebreakers are given to the superior fighter of that round.
No Gam-Jeom for falling down IF a contestant has SCORED a turning kick
Gam-Jeom for kicking more than 3 times with the same leg in the air
No more than 5 Gam-Jeom are allowed per round. If exceeded, the competitor will automatically forfeit that round to their opponent.
If players do not engage after 3 seconds, referee gives the "fight" signal and both competitors will receive Gam-Jeom for avoiding.
Gam-Jeom for sidestepping/moving back 3 times.
Point gap is 12 points.
Pushing is permitted as a quick impact. Prolonged and continuous pushes are not allowed.
*GRASSROOTS: Excessive force on a head kick is prohibited. Referees will give 2-3 warnings before disqualification. If the competition medic waives a competitor due to injury, the attacker will be disqualified. No disqualifications can be made if an athlete quits via body kicks or valid attack.
Color Belts - 11 and younger: No Head kicks allowed
Color Belts - 12+: Light head contact allowed (Junior Safety rules)
Black Belt Grassroots / Seniors 18+: Light head contact allowed (Junior Safety rules)
Coaching
Coaches are expected to be respectful to the referees, their athletes, the opposing coach and other Masters. Coaches are required to set a good example; therefore, composure must be held at all times. To prevent a prolonged match, please use challenge cards accordingly.
Coaches may challenge for the following reasons only:
Hardware check
Stepping out of bounds
Headshots not scored to the open face area or helmet (Daedo Only)
Punches not being scored
Illegal kick
Important: If an athlete is on deck, Coaches are responsible to make sure their student’s gear is on and ready for the next match. Only Instructors and Masters may coach.
