Equipment(Mandatory):
Standard V-Neck TaeKwonDo Uniform in good condition
Chest Guard & Head Gear(white, red or blue color helmets only)
Shin & Arm guards. * must have a instep pad covering the top of the foot
Groin Protector(required for males) worn under the uniform
Mouth Guards
**We also remind you to observe proper personal hygiene(i.e. short, clean nails; clean body & uniform)**
**No jewelry to be worn during competition**
Age Group 11 Years & Under(All Belts)(General Safety Rules)
1. This applies to all junior competitors, ages 11 & Under, ALL BELTS.
2. The rules concerning a kick to the face shall be as follows:
a. Any technique contacted to the head area which does not make any
injury, will be given a warning by the referee (Kyong-go).
b. Any technique, which makes injury with the head area will result in a
one-point deduction by the referee (Gam-jeom).
c. If the competitor cannot continue because of the injury to the head area, the attacker will be disqualified.
Age Group 12 – 17yrs. all Belts >> Except 14-17yr. blackbelts
a. The competitor is allowed to kick to the facial area; however, the kick
must be light contact with absolute control without causing any injury
or excessive contact, or the appropriate penalty shall be invoked.
b. The competitor who executes a successful technique (light contact
without causing any injury) shall be awarded one point.
c. The competitor who executes a kick to the face which results in a
minor injury shall receive a one-point (Gam-jeom) deduction. A minor
injury is defined as abrasion or bleeding caused by non-excessive
contact. The referee, with or without consultation with the tournament
physician, shall determine if the abrasion or bleeding is a minor injury,
and if the attack is a non-excessive one.
d. The competitor who executes a kick to the face which results in the
inability of the opponent to continue sparring because of injury shall
be disqualified. The referee, with or without consultation with the
tournament physician, shall determine if the attack is an excessive
contact, and if the injury is a major one.
1 point will be awarded for a body area technique with proper contact
1 points will be awarded for a controlled light head area technique w/proper contact
** there will be no bonus points for a 8 count **
Age Group 18Yrs & 14-17 Yr. Blackbelts (General Safety Rules)
USAT Rules Apply.
1 point will be awarded for a body area technique with proper contact
2 points will be awarded for a controlled light head area technique w/proper contact
** there will be no bonus points for a 8 count **
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