TAE KWON DO

WHO CAN COMPETE

• Open to athletes ages 6U through 17U
• Age divisions grouped by year of birth
• roof of age and parental consent required
• Open to:
  • Dojang and school based programs
  • Club or academy athletes
  • Independent athletes with instructor approval
• No qualifying results required, all skill levels welcome

BELT DIVISIONS

Athletes are matched by age and belt level.

• Beginner
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Orange
• Intermediate
  • Camouflage    
  • Green
  • Purple
  • Blue
• Advanced
  • Brown
  • Red
  • Red / Black 
• Black Belt
  • 1st Dan and above
  • May have separate junior and senior black belt groupings depending on registration numbers

(Coaches will confirm belt level at registration. Final division groupings may adjust slightly based on total entries.)

FORMAT

DAY 1 – TECHNIQUE AND CONTROL

• Focus: Fundamentals, basics, and precision.
• Events: Traditional Poomsae (Forms)
• Athletes perform required or approved forms for their rank.

DAY 2 – CREATIVITY AND SHOWCASE

• Focus: Expression, performance, and team spirit.
• Events: Creative Weapons Poomsae 
• Athletes are allowed weapons variations, with approved techniques to showcase style and creativity.
• Goal: A fun, performance focused day that lets athletes and schools show their personality.

 DAY 3 – POWER AND COMBAT

• Focus: Power, timing, and controlled contact..
• Events: Taekwondo Style Sparring
• Light to moderate contact, controlled scoring to body and head as allowed by age and rules.
• Short matches, 2 minute rounds.
• Goal: High energy day that feels like the “fight day” but still controlled and safe for youth.