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 (KYORUGI)

The tournament is following all current USA TKD rules

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

  • No more than 5 Gam-Jeom are allowed per round. If 5 Gam-Jeoms are received 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 to avoid the match.

  • Point gap is 15 points.

  • Pushing is permitted as a quick impact. Prolonged and continuous pushes are not allowed.

  • Last 10 Second of Round: 2 points will be awarded to the opponent for the following Gam-Jeom infractions.

    • Falling down

    • Going out of bounds

    • Passivity: (to include avoiding, delay of match, PSS test and any delay)

    • Technical Issues if not valid.

  • *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 not wear hats, slippers, flip-flops, jeans, shorts, or leggings.

No cellphones, earbuds, headphones, headsets, cameras or other electronic devices wile coaching.

Coaches can challenge the following actions and can only challenge one action (some exceptions exist), within 5 seconds of the action occurring. The coach must have a challenge card for ALL challenges excluding Technical Issues.

  1. Any penalty against their own player.

  2. Penalties against the opponent for:

    a) Falling down

    b) Crossing the boundary line

    c) Attacking after kal-yeo

    d) Attacking the fallen opponent

  3. Technical points - Add or Remove 2 points for turning kick (both head and shoulders must turn).

  4. Technical Issues

    a) Clock issue

    b) Phantom points

    c) Scoreboard errors (CR gave gam-jeon, but it was not recorded)

    d) PSS Equipment check - If the PSS is working properly, the coach loses the card and a gam-jeom is given.

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.

Points System

Round and Match Times

Weight Divisions

*Some weight divisions may be combined to increase bracket size. In the event there is no fight, an exhibition will be given.