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Competition Rules

Traditional Forms**: [SPORT POOMSAE STANDARDS DO NOT APPLY]

  • Allowed patterns are Kukkiwon Poomsae (Taegeuk & Palgwe, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, etc.)
  • Athletes must perform a form according to their rank.
  • Division Required Poomsae
    White/Yellow/Orange Taegeuk/Palgwe 1-2 (Your Choice)
    Green/Purple/Blue Taegeuk/Palgwe 3-6 (Your Choice)
    Brown/Red Taegeuk/Palgwe 5-8 (Your Choice)
    Black 1st Dan/Poom (Ages 9 and Under) Taegeuk/Palgwe 8 or Koryo
    Black 1st Dan/Poom (Ages 10 and Up) Koryo
    Black 2nd Dan/Poom Keumgang
    Black 3rd Dan/Poom Taebaek
    Black 4th Dan/Poom Pyongwon
    Black 5th Dan/Poom Shipjin
    Black 6th Dan/Poom Jitae
    Black 7th Dan/Poom Chonkwon
  • This event will be offered for all ages & all belt levels
  • Forms/Patterns Cannot Be Altered or Modified. Do not add or leave out kicks or movements. Doing so can result in disqualification.
  • Judging criteria includes Technique, Power, Focus, Rhythm, Grace & Beauty

**All Athletes in Traditional Divisions such as Traditional Forms, Open Forms, Weapon Forms, and Board Breaking are Qualified for the 2027 Adidas Traditional Taekwondo Team Trials in Orlando July 1st to 3rd, 2027.

Note: The tournament director may modify some rules based on local conditions.