Competition Rules
5th Global Open Taekwon-Do Championships
All competitors, coaches and officials must be familiar with the competition rules and guidelines for THIS event.
Officials / Umpires
All participating non-hosting organization‘s clubs MUST provide at least 1 Competent Official who will be available, to Judge and/or Referee, where required.
A portion of all competitors fees will be pooled to provide some reimbursement for ALL DAY officials.
All hosting organization Black Belts are expected to be available for officiating where required, to ensure a smooth, fair and efficient competition.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS RING B (Centre Ring) – All Patterns/Forms
WT Vet / Ambassador Female Forms Black Belt Divisions
WT Vet / Ambassador Male Forms Black Belt Divisions
All competitors to sign in from 8.30am
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Organizers reserve the right to mix/match between categories to ensure a match for all participants
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It is the responsibility of the competitor/coach to monitor bout numbers displayed on each ring
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Medals will be presented at the end of each division
Official Dress Code
- All competitors MUST compete in a standard Taekwondo uniform / dobok (not shorts, tshirts, tracksuits, street clothes etc). Any colour is fine.
- All coaches must be in a club tracksuit or similar (no jeans, thongs, casual wear etc)
- All officials must be in dark navy/black long pants/skirt. Please have white shirt and navy tie.
ITF Style Categories – Competition Rules
ITF Sparring (Individual)
Protective equipment
All persons competing in sparring must bring their own protective equipment.
- ITF style – gloves, boots, mouthguard, groinguard (compulsory), head guard, arm guard, shin guard (optional)
Scoring:
- 3 points for Jumping high section kick
- 2 points for High section kick, Jumping High section hand attack, Jumping Mid section Kick
- 1 point mid section kick, Mid/high section hand attack
No face punches for children 12 years and under
All ages:
No holding, No pushing, No kicks below waist, No kicks to the back, No use of illegal tools (knee, elbow, head)
Bout procedure:
- 2 rounds x 2 minutes (1 min rest) – Adults 18+
- 2 round x 1 min (30 sec rest) – under 10 years
- 2 Rounds x 1.5 min (45 sec rest) – Juniors & Teens
- Draw : 1 additional round of 50% standard round length
- Extra Draw : First point wins, as determined by a minimum of 2 judges.
Judges indicate winners using flags.
ITF Sparring (Team)
- Team must comprise of 3 persons (same gender)
- As per above, except only 1 round per match (same times)
- 2 points awarded for win, 1 point awarded for draw
- Winning team is first to score 4 point.
- Each round will be 2 minutes in duration
Note: Team Sparring events will only take place where there is an opponent of same gender and age group. Age group is determined by the oldest member of the team.
ITF Patterns (individual)
Participants will perform individually
All gups (colour belts) will perform One (1) Pattern of their most recent grading.
Black Belts will perform 2 Patterns, one (1) optional and one (1) designated by head judge, appropriate to their rank (scores will be added)
Patterns / Tuls will be scored out of 20 points based on factors including:
- Technical Accuracy (10 pts), Rhythm & Power (5 points each)
Placings will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Where a score is tied, then the applicable competitors will perform again until the scores allow a final result. Judges will nominate One (1) designated patter for any playoffs.
ITF Team Patterns
Team may comprise of 3-5 persons (may be mixed gender) – each Team patterns participant MUST be also have registered in that event on their form
Ages Categories (2) : All 18+ will be combined; all Under 18 years will be combined.
Pattern: Team will perform a Pattern of their choice
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE team pattern
Judging Criteria :
Special emphasis in this division is placed on how the pattern is synchronized. Team can perform the entire pattern in unison, or can add creativity to the sequence timing, without substituting the correct techniques for others.
- Technical Content (10)
- Kicks (judged on proper foot position, height, focus, balance, power, etc.)
- Hand Techniques (judged on proper hand position, speed, power, focus, tension, etc.)
- Power (5)
- Rhythm, Timing (5)
- Synchronicity or teamwork (5)
There will be 3 judges. Scores will run from 1 -25.
Places will be determined by the top 3 scorers
Where a score is tied, then the applicable teams will repeat the Pattern again until the scores allow a final result.
WT Style Categories – Competition Rules
WT Sparring (Individual)
- Reversible Chest protector/Hogu,
- mouthguard,
- groin guard (compulsory male/ optional female)
- head guard,
- arm guard,
- shin guard,
- Foot Socks.
- Gloves
Scoring:
- 3 points for head kick (Over 12 years only)
2 points for turning body kick
1 point, straight kick to body or punch to the body with shifting force
All ages:
No holding, No pushing, No kicks below waist, No kicks to the back, No use of illegal tools (knee, elbow, head)
NO HEAD KICKS – 12 years & Under
Bout procedure:
Where one competitor wins the first 2 rounds they will be declared the winner, however, if each competitor wins one round each a 3rd round will be played to determine the winner.
3rd Round duration will be the same as Round 1-2
- 2-3 rounds x 2 minutes (1 min rest) – Adults 18+
- 2-3 round x 1 min (45 sec rest) – under 10 years
- 2-3 Rounds x 1.5 min (45 sec rest) – Juniors & Teens
- Extra Draw : First point wins, as determined by a minimum of 2 judges.
WT Forms (individual)
Participants will perform on the same mat (1 vs 1)
Competitors may choose to perform either :
- Taegeuk / WT Black Belt or Palgwe Forms
Participants will perform individually
All gups (colour belts) will perform One (1) Pattern of their most recent grading.
Black Belts will perform 2 Patterns, one (1) optional and one (1) designated by head judge, appropriate to their rank (scores will be added)
Patterns / Tuls will be scored out of 20 points based on factors including:
- Technical Accuracy (10 pts), Rhythm & Power (5 points each)
Placings will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Where a score is tied, then the applicable competitors will perform again until the scores allow a final result. Judges will nominate One (1) designated patter for any playoffs.
Forms will be judged according to presentation and Accuracy using flags.
Special Needs / Para Category – combined all Taekwondo
There will be a Patterns / Poomsae category for Para/ Special Needs competitors
Each competitor is to perform 2 x Patterns / Poomsae Routines of their own choice
Divisions will be made according to entries received
Self Defense Demonstration – combined all Taekwondo
Categories: All participants will be combined regardless of style
Required Number of Team Members: 2 persons – each demonstration participant MUST be registered in this event category
Ages : Juniors, Seniors (based on oldest team member)
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE Self Defense demonstration
If incorporating weapons, only blunt or padded weapons may be used.(no live blades)
Required Time of Presentation: Between 30 sec – 1 minute
Goal of Presentation: To entertain the audience using multiple methods of demonstrating martial arts skills. Presentation should be fast paced, high energy, exciting, dramatic, and fun to watch
Judging Criteria: Scoring will be based on overall team performance rather than individual performances. The primary criteria being presentation, realism, logical application of technique and quality of skill execution.
BOTH TEAM MEMBERS MUST DEMONSTRATE ATTACK & DEFENSE
There will be 3 judges. Scores will run from 1 -10. The team with the highest total score will be the winner.
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MEDALS WILL BE PRESENTED FOR EACH CATEGORY IN THE RING,
AS EACH CATEGORY FINISHES
General Participant Information
Registration
All participants are required to register for this event via the official registration form, within the stated deadlines.
Accuracy of Information
It is the participant’s responsibility (or parents/guardians in the case of minors) to ensure that all information on their official registration form is true and accurate. We highly recommend you also consult your own coach to confirm details.
Competition Rules
It is the responsibility of the participant and the coach to be fully versed in the competition rules. Attendance and participation by all coaches in pre-event briefings, whether prior on zoom, or on the day is highly encouraged.
Participant Insurance
All participant’s are responsible for obtaining their own accident insurance coverage. Please consult with your instructor, or contact’s your own school’s martial arts insurance provider.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend that all participants visiting from interstate and/or internationally, obtain their own travel insurance to cover any losses incurred. It is your responsibility to disclose to your insurer, the nature of your travel and activities.
Punctuality
Reporting to competition area
It is the competitor and coach’s responsibility to arrive at the ring in time for the commencement of their event.
Bout and Ring Numbers will be displayed on each Jury table to correspond with posted draw.
It is recommended that participants be ready, equipped and warmed up at least 2 bouts prior to theirs and wait close to their allocated ring, to allow for possible walkovers or bouts that end early.
Where a competitor does not report the ring at their allocated bout number within 2 minutes of the previous bout ending, the bout will be awarded to the opponent and the next bout will commence.
Missed bouts will not be contested at a later time.
Medal presentations
Shortly after the completion of each category, medals will be presented at the official allocated medal presentation dais.
All medal recipients must be in full uniform (not street clothes), and must be present in person.
The videos below will assist people with an understanding of the competition rules, particularly as they pertain to ITF Sparring, for those participating in the ITF event categories.
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