Competition Rules
6th Global Open Taekwon-Do Championships
All competitors, coaches and officials must be familiar with the competition rules and guidelines for THIS event.
Event 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 & below
- Draw : 1 additional round of 50% standard round length
- Extra Draw : First point wins, as determined by a minimum of 2 judges.
Judges will score bouts, but indicate winners using flags.
ITF Sparring (Team)
- Team must comprise of 3 persons (same gender)
- 1 round per match
- 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.
WT Sparring (Individual)
Protective equipment
All persons competing in sparring must bring their own protective equipment.
- WT style – Headguard, Chestguard (hogu) mouthguard, groin guard, hand protectors, foot protectors (compulsory), arm guard, shin guard (optional)
Scoring:
- 3 points for Spinning high section kick
- 2 points for High section kick, Jumping Mid section Kick
- 1 point Mid section kick, Mid section punch
No head kicks 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 & below
- Draw : 1 additional round of 50% standard round length
- Extra Draw : First point wins, as determined by a minimum of 2 judges.
Judges will score bouts, but indicate winners using flags.
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 points)
- Rhythm (5 points)
- Power (5 points)
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 pattern for any playoffs.
ITF Team Patterns
Team will comprise of 3 persons (may be mixed gender)
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 points)
- Power (5 points)
- Rhythm, Timing (5 points)
- Synchronicity or teamwork (5 points)
There will be 3 judges. Scores will run from 0 -25.
Places will be determined by the top 3 combined scores
Where a score is tied, then the applicable teams will repeat the Pattern again until the scores allow a final result.
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WT Forms (individual)
Participants will perform individually
All Colour Belts & Black Belts will perform One (1) Form of their most recent grading.
Forms will be scored out of 10 points based on factors including:
- Technical Accuracy & Presentation
Placings will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Where a score is tied, then the applicable competitors will perform a different Form until the scores allow a final result.
WT Team Forms
Team will comprise of 3 persons (may be mixed gender)
Ages Categories (2) : All 18+ will be combined; all Under 18 years will be combined.
Pattern: Team will perform a Form of their choice
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE team in any category
Judging Criteria :
Special emphasis in this division is placed on how the Form is synchronized. Team can perform the entire Form in unison, or can add creativity to the sequence timing, without substituting the correct techniques for others.
- Technical Content (10 points)
- Synchronicity or teamwork (5 points)
There will be 3 judges. Scores will run from 0 -15.
Places will be determined by the top 3 combined scores
Where a score is tied, then the applicable teams will repeat the Form again until the scores allow a final result.
Para /Special Needa Forms/Patterns (individual)
Participants will perform individually
All Colour Belts & Black Belts will perform One (1) Form of their choice.
Forms will be scored out of 10 points based on factors including:
- Technical Accuracy & Presentation
Placings will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Where a score is tied, then the applicable competitors will perform a different Form until the scores allow a final result.
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Self Defense Demonstration
Self Defense (Pairs – 1vs1)
Categories: All participants will be combined
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 Pairs demonstration
If incorporating weapons, only blunt or padded weapons may be used.(no live blades)
Required Time of Presentation: A minimum of 5 defense sequences for each person
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 performance rather than individual performances. The primary criteria being presentation, flow, realism, logical application of technique and quality of skill execution.
There will be 3 judges. Scores will run from 1 -10. The Pair with the highest total score will be the winner.
Medals are awarded to both team members.
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Self Defense (Multiple Attackers)
Categories: All participants will be combined
Required Number of Team Members: 1 DEFENDER and minimum 3 ATTACKERS
Ages : Juniors, Seniors (based on oldest team member)
Restrictions: Attackers can be any age, any gender, any rank. If incorporating weapons, only blunt or padded weapons may be used.(no live blades)
Required Time of Presentation: A minimum of 3 defense sequences against each attacker (max 10 total)
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 performance of the DEFENDER. The primary criteria being presentation, flow, realism, logical application of technique and quality of skill execution.
There will be 3 judges. Scores will run from 1 -10. The DEFENDER with the highest total score will be the winner.
Medal is awarded to Defender Only.
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Special Techniques
Categories: Seperated by Age Group & Gender
Ages : As per Registration categories
Goal of Presentation: Objecive is to obtain the highest overhead kick, striking the target with the ball of the foot.
Judging Criteria: Scoring will be based on the highest successful kick. In the event of a tie, a maximum of 3 attempts will be made to seperate the tied participants…. where participants cannot be seperated after 3 attempts, the winner will be determined by competitor height (shortest person wins)
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Weapons Demonstration
Categories: All participants will be combined
Ages : Under 18, 18+ Over
Restrictions: Only blunt or padded weapons may be used.(no live blades or chains)
Required Time of Presentation: 1min – 2mins.
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 performance. The primary criteria being presentation, flow, realism, logical application of technique and quality of skill execution.
There will be 3 judges. Scores will run from 1 -10. The Highest total score will be the winner.
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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. Organizers will not be liable for any loss (other than registration fee), where an event is cancelled or rescheduled.
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.
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 in the ring.
All medal recipients must be in full uniform (not street clothes), and must be present in person.
Officials / Umpires
All hosting organization Black Belts are expected to be available for officiating where required, to ensure a smooth, fair and efficient competition.
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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.
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