Global Open Taekwon-Do Championships 5th edition

The 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships was a huge success, keep an eye out for announcements for 2026 later in the year.

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Kyla Cruz of McLeod Taekwondo, Adult Weapons Demonstration
Megan from Kmans Martial Arts wins Gold in ITF Sparring at the Global Open Taekwondo Championships
Anika from Kmans Martial Arts school powering her way to a gold medal in the ITF Taekwondo Sparring
Emerson from New Zealand's Kmans Martial Arts school performing ITF Taekwon-Do pattern Joong Gun
62 year old Shano of Kmans Martial Arts on his way to winning gold in ITF Sparring, look at him go !
ITF Taekwon-Do Junior colour belt Sparring at the 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships
Kmans Martial Arts junior team from NZ put on a great self defense demonstration at the Global Open
ITF Taekwon-Do Sparring action Nepal vs Australia, round 1 - 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships
ITF Taekwon-Do Sparring action Nepal vs Australia, round 2 - 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships
ITF Black Belt Sparring at the 5th Global Open Championships
ITF Sparring action Nepal vs Australia, round 2 - 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships
ITF Taekwon-Do Junior red Belt Team Patterns - Joon Gun Tul
ITF Taekwon-Do Sparring - teen red belts at the 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships
ITF Taekwondo Sparring - Junior Red Belts
ITF Taekwon-Do Sparring at the 5th Global Open Championships
ITF Taekwon-Do Sparring action Australia vs Nepal, Round 2 - 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships
Australia vs Nepal Round 1 - 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships
ITF Black Belt Sparring, Mildura vs Rockhampton, Round 1 - 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships
ITF Black Belt Sparring, Mildura vs Rockhampton, Round 2 - 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships
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Ethan Kruger - Canada Special Multi Breaking
13 countries registered for 1st Global ITF Cyber Championships
Chloe Gavin - Scotland Sam Il Tul
JIN ER LIM - Malaysia Choong Moo Tul
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The event is open for all ages, all ranks and all Taekwon-D0 practitioners.

The Global Open Taekwondo Championships will feature both ITF style and WT style events

Team and Individual Sparring
Team and Individual Patterns/Forms
Self Defense Pairs
Special Needs Pattern / Forms

Registration Deadlines

Normal Registration – Until Midnight March 16th (normal fees apply)
Late Registration – Until Midnight 30th March (20% surcharge)
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN APRIL

Note, weight/rank information can be modified closer to event, after registration, if required.

Note : TEAM EVENTS – all members of the team MUST register for than event on their form.

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.

(*Clubs who do not provide working referees/judges are excluded from the competitor rebate scheme)

All hosting organization Black Belts are expected to be available for officiating where required, to ensure a smooth, fair and efficient competition.

The weekend’s program of events will include

Saturday 5th April

Daytime : 5th Global Open Taekwondo Championships

Evening : ITF World Championships (Spain) – Coaches & Umpire Meeting

Sunday 6th April

Morning : Taekwon-Do Masterclass

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INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS – VIEW VISA INVITATION REQUIREMENTS

REGISTER HERE

Name*
First Last
Gender*
- Male
- Female
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
I require an Official Letter of Invitation for VISA purposes*
- YES
- NO - no visa required
YOU MUST READ ALL THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED ON THE VISA APPLICATION PAGE https://www.itftaekwondo.com/visa-application/
Phone*
Competitor's Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Date of Birth*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Rank (Must indicate - Gup/Kup or Degree/Dan)*
Club Name*
Branch Instructor's Name*
All competitors MUST complete the following :
Nominate your age category : Age based on day of tournament (05/04/2025)*
- Adult (18 - 34 yrs)
- Veteran (35 - 44 yrs)
- Ambassadors (45 + yrs)
- Grey Belts (60+ yrs)
- Youth (14 - 17 yrs)
- Juniors (10 - 13 yrs)
- Pee Wees (7 - 9 yrs)
- Tiny Tots (under 7 yrs)
All ages as of 5th April 2025
Weight (kgs) - only required if sparring
Note - competitors will be matched in groups of similar weight within a 10kg range from lightest to heaviest in a category. Spot checks will be performed. >5kg error = disqualification
height (cm) - only required if sparring
ITF competitors select from (below)
Complete this section if your school practices Chon Ji or Chang Hon Patterns or Tul or adopts the ITF style of Sparring. If unsure, check with your instructor or contact organizers.
Select event - tick each event you wish to participate in
- ITF style Sparring (Individual)
Select event
- ITF style Team Sparring
All Team events please ensure you have 3 persons per team. All persons need to include event on their registration form.
Include Names of all Team members
Your Name Team Member 2 Team Member 3

Ensure all TEAM events members have lodged an individual registration form including THIS event
Select event - tick each event you wish to participate in
- ITF style Patterns (Individual)
Select event
- ITF style Team Patterns
All Team events please ensure you have 3 persons per team. All persons need to include event on their registration form.
Include Names of all Team members
Your Name Team Member 2 Team Member 3

Ensure all TEAM events members have lodged an individual registration form including THIS event
Select event
- Self Defense Demonstration
All Team events please ensure you have 2 people per team. Both people need to include event on their registration form.
Include Names of all Team members
Your Name Team Member 2

Ensure all TEAM events members have lodged an individual registration form including THIS event
WT competitors select from (below)
Complete this section if your school practices Poomsae forms or adopts the Kukkiwon style of Sparring. If unsure, check with your instructor or contact organizers.
Select event - tick each event you wish to participate in
- WT style Sparring (Individual)
WT Individual Forms
- WT style forms (all types)
Select event - tick each event you wish to participate in Competitors can enter either OR both WT forms categories
WT Team Forms
- WT style Team Poomsae/Palgwe
All Team events please ensure you have 3 persons per team. All persons need to include event on their registration form.
Include Names of all Team members
Your Name Team Member 2 Team Member 3

Ensure all TEAM events members have lodged an individual registration form including THIS event
WT Pairs Forms
- WT Pairs Poomsae/Palgwe
All Team events please ensure you have 2 persons per pair Both persons need to include event on their registration form.
Include Names of all Team members
Your Name Team Member 2

Ensure all TEAM events members have lodged an individual registration form including THIS event
Weapons Demonstration
Weapons demonstrated as a choreographed routine - only non-bladed weapons permitted.
Select event - tick each event you wish to participate in
- Weapons Demonstration
Special Needs / Para competitors select from (below)
Complete this section if you are medically diagnosed as Para or Special Needs. If unsure, check with your instructor or contact organizers.
Select event - tick each event you wish to participate in
- Special Needs / Para - Poomsae or Patterns
Participant waiver*
- I, the undersigned, in consideration of, and as a condition of acceptance of my entry in the tournament hosted by United ITF Taekwon-Do Australia Inc., for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators hereby waive all and any claims, right or cause of action which I or they may otherwise have, for or arising out of loss of life or injury , damage or loss of any description whatsoever, which I might suffer or sustain in the course of, or consequent upon my entry and participation in the said tournament. I understand and accept, that with all participation in sporting events which are combative in nature, with a likelihood of physical contact, that there is an acceptable element of risk.
- I confirm that I have no pre-existing injuries or illness that put me at additional risk via the participation in the events I have selected.
- I accept that the organizers reserve the right to match competitors as closely as possible, based on the entries received. I understand that the organizers reserve the right to alter the competition schedule, based on competitor entry levels.
- I understand that my email address may be used to communicate important event information and updates.
- I understand it is the full responsibility of my coach to ensure I arrive at my event, on time, and with correct attire and equipment (where applicable).
- I understand and accept that the entry fee is non-refundable
- I understand that my school MUST provide at least 1 Competent Official available, to Judge and/or Referee where required, as a condition of my entry
Where participant is under 18 years of age, parent or legal guardian must check this box on their behalf.
Credit Card*
Card Details
Cardholder Name
Refund Policy*
- I understand there are NO REFUNDS for withdrawal prior to, or on the day of the event; non-attendance on the day ; failure to report to the ring on time resulting in missing my match; disqualification for any reason including due to incorrect equipment/uniform or incorrect weigh in information (more than 5kgs); dissatisfaction with match result or refusal of visa (overseas participants).
Where participant is under 18 years of age, parent or legal guardian must check this box on their behalf.
Total
$ 0.00
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