Competition Rules

Hand Motions / Pattern (Poomsae) Competition

  1. The scores are given from 5 to a maximum of 9˝.
  2. Before a competitor begins to do the hand motions or patterns, he/she must:
    • Bow towards the direction of the panel of judges before entering the ring.
    • Go up in front of the panel of judges.
    • He/she must bow to the judges and announce his/her name and the location that he/she belongs to.
    • He/she must tell the judges which set of hand motions or pattern he/she is going to do.
    • He/she must then bow to the judges again.
    • He/she shall then move back to a position where the hand motions or pattern will be performed with ample room without coming too close to the panel of judges.
    • After completion, he/she must bow to the judges and wait for the scores.
  3. Points are given for the following:
    • Proper Sequence
    • Accuracy of the movement
    • Power of the hand movements and the kicks
    • Stability and power in the stances
    • Focus and Concentration
    • Rhythm and speed
    • Projection of Confi dence
  4. The delivery of the hand motions and patterns should project the applications of the movements.
  5. In case of a tie, competitors will be asked to perform the hand motions / patterns side by side. Judges shall choose the winner by a show of hands.
  6. Any repeat will have an automatic score of 5.

Sparring Rules

  1. One Round of 1˝ Minutes (stop time for declaration of penalties or clarifi cations).
  2. Single Elimination Format.
  3. The winner is the competitor with the most points.
  4. A competitor will be declared the loser when he/she receives 4 deduction points.
  5. Any 2 warnings constitute 1 deduction point.
  6. In the case of a tie, the center referee and corner judges will decide the winner according to the Superiority Rules set out by the World Taekwondo Federation.
  7. Only controlled contact to the face by the feet is allowed.
  8. Only controlled contact to the body by the fi st or feet is allowed.
  9. Absolutely No Hand Techniques are allowed to the face area.
  10. Official Cheung's TaekwondoŽ uniform (Dobok) must be worn.
  11. Competitors who are sparring must wear an Cheung's TaekwondoŽ approved headgear.
  12. Male competitors are required to wear a safety cup for sparring.
  13. Mouth guard is mandatory for competitors who wear braces.
  14. If glasses must be worn, it must be made of shatterproof lens or protective goggles should be worn.
  15. Shin, forearm and mouth guards are optional but recommended.
  16. A Minimum of 6 competitors is required to form a Division.

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