TOURNAMENT RULES

Patterns / Forms

Patterns should begin and end on the same spot, and should be the pattern/form you are studying at the time. Traditional Patterns are open to Tae Kwon-Do competitors only. If any competitor forgets their pattern then they may start over but will have 1 point deducted.

Open forms

Open forms division will include weapons and musical patterns, competitors must supply there own equipment. Included for the mixed martial arts competing.

SAFTY EQUIPMENT.

Essential:   Head guard, hand & foot pads, shin guards, gum shield, groin guard (for men)

                         (closed finger for continuous or boxing gloves).

Optional:    Ladies chest protector.         

SPARRING-POINT STOP.

Scoring:               3 points head kick

                                       2 points body kick

                                                 1 point all hand techniques (no sweeps)

Illegal Targets:   Face, eyes, throat, back, below belt and back of head.

Contact:               Should be light at all times. All points will be scored above the belt.

 The bout will be 1.5 (one and a half) minutes, or first to 10 points.

In event of a draw an extra 30 seconds will then be given. If after this extra time there is still a draw, the first Competitor to score wins.

Continuous Sparring.  

Contact should be light at all times anyone using excessive contact will be warned depending on severity, this will be at the referees discretion.

Each round will be 1.5 (one and a half) minutes long. If a draw occurs then 30 second will be added, if then a draw occurs then the centre referee will have the final decision.

OFFICIAL WARNINGS.

Warnings will be issued for excessive contact, leaving the area, arguing, drawing blood turning back on opponent. These will be at the discretion of each referee, upon 3rd warning students will be disqualified.

Students, who are seen to be disrespecting referees or other members of the organisation committee, will be disqualified from any further divisions he/she wishes to compete in.

DISPUTES.

Any dispute should be brought to the attention of the Chief Umpire Mr Charles Boyle through the Competitors own Instructor, no other means will be accepted.

Any student who thinks they have been entered into the wrong division should bring it to the attention of their instructors as early as possible, so as details may be changed. Once a division has started it cannot be changed and the student/s will be disqualified.

Insurance

All students entering should be adequately insured and enter at there own risk. The tournament organiser takes no responsibility for injuries on the day.

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