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 (Form) |
Regular Poomsae | All Color Belts | Taeguek poomsae only (your belt level) |
Open Poomsae | All Belts | Palgae or other form along with weapon |
Synchronized Poomsae | All Belts | Any type of form |
Rules:
- Black belts must demonstrate form that corresponds with rank.
- Spectators, and parents will not be allowed on the competition floor during Poomsae competition.
- No shoes, jewelry, or accessories are allowed. Clean uniform and belt 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 tournament. Please bring your own.
- Gender and ranks may be combined at the discretion of tournament director.
Awards:
- Medal will be awarded to all participants 11 and under for regular poomsae or 10 and under for open poomsae, weapon, and synchronized form as seen below in the table.
- For participants 12 and Up for regular poomsae and 11 and over for open poomsae and weapon form: 1st, 2nd, and Two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.
World Class Poomsae Division: (All Black Belts)
WORLD CLASS POOMSAE | DIVISION | REQUIRED POOMSAE | ||||||
1 Dan (Poom) | 2 Dan (Poom) | 3 Dan (Poom) | 4 Dan (Poom) | 5 Dan | 6 Dan | 7 Dan | ||
Under 9 | 8 Jang or Koryo | Keumgang | Taebaek | Pyongwon | Shipjin | Jitae | Chonkwon | |
Youth (10-11) | Koryo | |||||||
Cadet (12-14) | ||||||||
Junior (15-17) | ||||||||
Under 30 (18-30) | ||||||||
Under 40 (31-40) | ||||||||
Under 50 (41-50) | ||||||||
Under 60 (51-60) | ||||||||
Over 61 (61-65) |
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.