2019 ATU California Taekwondo Championship Competition Rules
**2019 ATU California Taekwondo Championship uses competitor’s birth date to determine the age of all competitors.
KYOROOGI (SPARRING):
The current USAT & WTF competition rules will govern this championship.
World Class Ages 12-32 will be using Daedo Hogu. No e-head gear.
NO HEAD CONTACT
There is absolutely no head contact for competitors Age 7 & Under (Black Belts) and 11 & Under (Color Belt Divisions)
| Age / Rank | Duration | Quantity | Rules |
| Age 7 & Under (All Black Belts and Color Belts) | 1 minute | 2 Rounds | (No Head Contact) |
| Age 11 & Under (All Color Belts) | 1 minute | 2 Rounds | (No Head Contact) |
| Contact Area | Point |
| a valid punch on the trunk protector | 1 point |
| a valid kick on the trunk protector | 2 Points |
| a valid turning kick to the trunk protector | 4 points |
| a valid kick to the head | N/A |
| Point Gap | Ceiling Point |
| 20 after 1st Round | 0 |
JUNIOR SAFETY RULES (JSR)
Junior Safety Rules will be applied to 8 – 11 YEAR OLD BLACK BELTS, 12 – 17 YEAR OLD BLACK BELTS, & ALL COLOR BELT, and 33 & OVER BLACK BELT DIVISIONS. A head contact producing a minor injury (bruising, abrasion, or bleeding) will result in a one point deduction for the attacker. Excessive head contact resulting in the inability to continue will disqualify the attacker at the discretion of the referee.
| Age / Rank | Duration | Quantity | Rules |
| Age 8 -11 (All Black Belts) | 1 minute | 2 Rounds | JSR |
| Age 12 and Over ( All Color Belts) | 1 minute | 2 Rounds | JSR |
| Age 33 and Over (All Belts) | 1 minute | 2 Rounds | JSR |
| Age 12 – 17 (Black Belts) | 1 minute | 3 Rounds | JSR |
| Age 18 – 32 | 1 minute | 3 Rounds |
| Contact Area | Point |
| a valid punch on the trunk protector | 1 Point |
| a valid kick on the trunk protector | 2 Points |
| a valid turning kick to the trunk protector | 4 points |
| a valid kick to the head | 3 Points |
| a valid turning kick to the head (12 years old and up) | 5 points |
| Point Gap | Ceiling Point |
| 20 after 1st Round | 0 |
Mandatory Equipment:
- Standard white, official, V-neck TKD uniform (Sparring) in good condition.
- Official USAT or WTF chest protector with red and blue scoring zones.
- Official WTF Taekwondo shin protector and forearm protectors.
- Groin protector (required for males); must be worn inside uniform.
- Official USAT or WTF head protector and gloves (gloves are only mandatory for black belts).
- Official WTF Taekwondo mouth guard.
- Official WTF Taekwondo instep pads.
- Daedo socks for World Class sparring competitors. (Black Belts ages 12-32)
We also would like to remind you that proper personal hygiene (i.e. clean and short nails; clean body and uniform) is a part of competition rules and etiquette.
Weigh-ins: There will be no weigh-in for this tournament.
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded. However, all competitors 11 years old and under will get medals.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The tournament director may modify some rules according to the local conditions. They also reserve the right to combine or divide weight categories depending on the size of the group.
Elite Class Division:
Competitors are required to perform only the Poomsae (form) designated for their specific rank. Scores are based on:
- Accuracy: correct movement, correct placement of technique, balance
- Presentation: Strength, speed, rhythm, expression of energy
Authorized Poomsae are those approved by the World Taekwondo Federation: Taeguek 1-8 Jang and black belt Poomsae: Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, etc.
| TYPE | DIVISION | REQUIRED POOMSAE |
| Regular poomsae | All Color Belts | Taeguek (your belt level) |
| Black Belts | 1 Dan-Koryo, 2 Dan-Keumgang |
Rules:
- Black belts must demonstrate a form that corresponds with their rank.
- Spectators and parents will not be allowed on the competition floor during Poomsae competition.
- No shoes, jewelry, or accessories are allowed. Clean uniforms and belts are required.
- Open, weapon, and synchronized forms may be performed with or without music.
- Music and music players must be brought by the competitors themselves. Music and devices will not be provided by the tournament. Please bring your own.
- Gender and ranks may be combined at the discretion of the tournament director.
Awards:
1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.
Note: Tournament director may modify some rules according to the local condition.
Pair Poomsae
Pair Poomsae can be any 2 – mix of male and female, both male, or both female.
There will be 2 divisions for color belts in their age group.
The division will be placed by the age of the oldest competitor.
- White to Green Belt (Can choose any Poomsae between Taegeuk 1-4)
- Blue to Red Belt (Can Choose any Poomsae between Taegeuk 5-8)
There will be one division for Black Belts in their age group.
- Can choose any World Taekwondo Black Belt Poomsae
Awards:
1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.
Note: Tournament director may modify some rules according to the local condition.
Team Poomsae
Team Poomsae can be a mix of any 3 – all male, all female, or mix of male and female competitors
There will be 2 divisions for color belts in their age group.
The division will be placed by the age of the oldest competitor.
- White to Green Belt (Can choose any Poomsae between Taegeuk 1-4)
- Blue to Red Belt (Can Choose any Poomsae between Taegeuk 5-8)
There will be one division for Black Belts in their age group.
- Can choose any World Taekwondo Black Belt Poomsae
Awards:
1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.
Note: Tournament director may modify some rules according to the local condition.
Breaking
Each competitor is allowed to have up to 2 techniques for breaking
- Competitors must have their own board holders.
- Competitors must buy the board at the competition at $2 each.
- Competitors can have up to 3 boards for each break.
- Each board you do not break will count against your score.
- Competitor will have 40 seconds to from start to finish the break(s).
- Higher technique breaks will receive higher points
Awards:
1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.
Note: Tournament director may modify some rules according to the local condition.