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)
	All Black Belts	1 Dan-Koryo, 2 Dan-Keumgang
Open form	All belts	Any type of form
Weapon form	All belts	Any type of form with a weapon
Synchronized form	All belts	Any type of form

  

   Rules:

• Black belts must demonstrate a form that corresponds with their rank.
• Spectators and parents will not be allowed on the competition floor during the 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:

• Medals will be awarded to all participants 11 and underfor regular poomsae, open poomsae, and weapon poomsae. However, medals will be awarded to all participants who compete in synchronized forms as seen below in the table.
• For participants 12 and over 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.
• For all participants for synchronized forms: 1^st, 2^nd, and one 3^rd place winner in each division will be awarded a medal

 

DIVISION	AGE	MEDAL
		GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Regular Poomsae	11 and under (All Belts)	1	1	All
	12 and over (All Belts)	1	1	2
Open Poomsae	11 and under (All Belts)	1	1	All
	12 and over (All Belts)	1	1	2
Weapon Form	11 and under (All Belts)	1	1	All
	12 and over (All Belts)	1	1	2
Black Belt Form	8 and over	1	1	2

 

DIVISION	AGE	MEDAL
		GOLD	SILVER	BRONZE
Synchronized form (All Color Belts)	4 and over	1	1	2
Synchronized form (All Black Belts)	4 and over	1	1	2

 

World Class Black Belt Poomsae – All Black Belts

 

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	Koryo or Keumgang	Taebaek	Pyongwon	Shipjin	Jitae	Chonkwon
Youth (10-11)	Koryo	Keumgang
Cadet (12-14)
Junior (15-17)
Under 30 (18-30)
Under 40 (31-40)
Under 50 (41-50)
Under 60 (51-60)
Under 61 (61-65)

Rules:

Scoring shall be made in accordance with the modified USAT Poomsae and WT Competition Rules.

Awards:

1^st, 2^nd, and two 3^rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.

 

Note: The tournament director may modify some rules according to the local conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:
1^st, 2^nd, and two 3^rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.

Note: Tournament director may modify some rules according to the local condition.