Global ITF Cyber Championships
As a result of COVID-19 we will be running our Global ITF Championships in Cyber space, that is, online.
VIDEOS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 30th AUGUST
WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SUNDAY 6th SEPTEMBER
Being online, that means that all ITF practitioners can take part from all corners of the World.
We welcome participants of :
- ALL AGES
- ALL RANKS
- ALL ITF SCHOOLS
- ALL COUNTRIES
Low Entry Fees (in $AUD = approx 0.7USD)
Registrations Online
All Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation
All Winners will receive a Medal (via post)
Register and train hard, then submit your best effort.
Events will include:
- Individual Patterns
- Team Patterns (3 people – mixed gender is ok)
- Special Techniques Multi-Break
- Self Defense (against 2 attackers, any age)
Here’s how its going to work…..
- You need to register and pay
- You will film yourself, or be filmed at your club/class, performing you patterns or routines.
- You will upload these performances to a designated folder online, and our panel of judges will watch them, judge them and score them.
- On the weekend of 5th September, all videos will be switched from ‘Private’ to ‘Public’ settings so you can watch every one in your category.
- We will announce the results and promote the winning performances on our social media platforms, websites and other means.
- You can view them, share them with family, friends and club mates.
- Placegetters will have medals posted to their instructor (if classes in your area are still running), or directly to the address on your form, if you are in a lockdown area.
So get practicing and we look forward to seeing your Global ITF Cyber Championships registration and video submission.
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN – REGISTER HERE
EVENT RULES
Competitor /Official Dress Code
- All competitors MUST compete in a standard Taekwondo uniform / dobok (not shorts, tshirts, tracksuits, street clothes etc). Any colour is fine.
Guidelines for filming and procedural etiquette:
Camera must be positioned front and center to performance, capturing the entire performance and all participants.
It is recommended camera should be placed a minimum of 5 metres away from performed (up to 10 metres for team events) – trial run is recommended to get distance correct.
If entering multiple events, each event must be submitted as a separate video (uploaded to a link provided closer to the event)
The file must be saved as the competitor’s name and event (eg: Fred Smith Individual Patterns)
All participants must commence facing the camera standing at attention, and bow prior to commencement and upon completion.
All Global ITF Championships Videos MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 30th AUGUST
Competition Rules:
ITF Patterns (individual)
All Patterns categories will be judged by a panel ITF Master instructors.
Highest and Lowest score will be removed, and an average of remaining scores will be attained.
All gups (colour belts) will perform ONE PATTERN appropriate to their rank.
Black Belts will perform TWO PATTERNS, at least one of which must come from their most recent grading (scores will be added)
Patterns will be scored out of 10 points based on factors including:
Technical accuracy; Power, Speed, Balance, Expression of energy
In the event of a tie, omitted scores will be included and an updated average obtained. If still tied, then 2 medals may be awarded for that placing.
Team Patterns
Team comprises of 3 persons (may be mixed gender) – each Team patterns participant MUST be also have registered in that event on their form
Ages Categories as per registration form – team will be entered in group according to the oldest participant.
Pattern: Team will perform ONE PATTERN of their choice
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE team
Judging Criteria :
All Teams Patterns categories will be judged by a panel ITF Master instructors.
Highest and Lowest score will be removed, and an average of remaining scores will be attained.
Special emphasis in this division is placed on how the pattern is synchronized. Team can perform the entire pattern form in unison, or can creativity to the sequence timing without substituting the correct techniques for others.
The judges will score the Team Pattern between 0-10 points.
- Technical Content
- Kicks (judged on proper foot position, height, focus, balance, power, etc.)
- Hand Techniques (judged on proper hand position, speed, power, focus, tension, etc.)
- Balance , Confidence, Eye Contact, Intensity
- Synchronicity or teamwork
Self Defense Demonstration
Age Categories: According to age of defender only. (Attackers may be any age)
Required Number of Team Members: Each demo must consist of ONE DEFENDER and TWO ATTACKERS
Restrictions: Participants may only be in ONE Self Defense demonstration
Required Time of Presentation: Minimum 30 sec – Maximum 1 minute
Goal of Presentation: To use 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 presentation, realism, logical application of technique and quality of skill execution.
Scores will run from 1 -10. The highest total score will be the winner.
Special Techniques (Multibreak)
Age Categories: According to age of performer.
Required Length of Presentation: Must perform of 5 different breaks, must be completed within 1 minute of commencement of first break.
Video must be continuous (i.e. not edited)
Must contain at least ONE hand break and at least ONE foot break.
At least ONE break needs to be jumping (or performed mid-air)
Goal of Presentation: To use multiple techniques utilizing different attacking tools to break boards. Performance should demonstrate speed, power, agility and accuracy.
ONLY 1 attempt is permitted for each break
Judging Criteria: Scoring will be based on degree of difficulty, successful breaks
Scoring:
Judges will scored out of 10 points on the following criteria:
- Range of techniques displayed
- Level of skill and difficulty
- Flow and synchronicity of demonstration
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On Day 2 the seminar focused on self-defense for almost 200 people in attendance for the whole day. Students were put through many techniques to combat against an assailant, from various grabs, holds, strikes, throws and locks. The seminar was very good and Master Muleta displayed his teaching and class management skills, where he managed to work with every single attendee during the day.
On Day 3 it was competition time, with around 200 students participating from 23 different districts in the 1st color belt open Taekwon-Do Championship.
Turkish Airlines General Manager, and event sponsor, Mr.Abdullaha gave out three gift hampers to three gold medalists.
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of Taekwon-Do and various sequences derived from the ITF Tuls. He clarified some technique terminology and interpretation of General Choi’s documented patterns.
Master Muleta went through a range of Self Defense scenarios and applications of Taekwon-Do movements. Students enjoyed the session immensely and learnt a few new tricks along the way.
The United ITF Open Vic Champs, recently held in Caroline Springs, and hosted by Thoroughbred Taekwon-Do, was a huge success.
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