Sparring (Kyorugi) Competitions
Sparring (Kyorugi) competition rules Interpretation
Events and Dates
Highlighted competition dates we are participating in or are likely to participate in the future. Please contact your instructor to discuss about special training and to book the events.
*We will keep updating our web page as soon as new events come up in the future.
*For Sparring events, please contact Master Ista Gurung
To find out more information about each event please click on the event in the list. Most of the events will be held on a SUNDAY. You need to manage your travel and hotel bookings yourself. Before making any decision you must contact your club Instructors.
Once we submit your name on the event, entry fee must be paid. Entry fee is not refundable.
Note: Before we go to any competitions, Parent/Guardian must attend our briefing to understand Competition Rules.
EQUIPMENT
All athletes will be provided with a Daedo Electronic body protector and e-headguard.
All athletes should bring their own Daedo socks and all other PPE/equipment. ALL ATHLETES MUST WEAR WORLD TAEKWONDO RECOGNISED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. This includes all uniforms and guards.
A list of companies which supply WT-recognised protective equipment can be found on the WT website: www.worldtaekwondo.org All contestants will be required to proceed to the inspection desk for officials to check their uniform and protective equipment before entering the competition area. Any contestant wearing non-recognised equipment will not be permitted to compete.
General Categories in SPARRING (Kyorugi) Events within The UK
CLASSES:
A Class: 2nd Kup (Red belt) and above. B Class: 9th/4th – 3rd kup
Weight Categories: Male
| Pee wee Male (8 Years & Bellow) | -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 +30 |
| Children Male (9,10 & 11 Years Old) | -24 -26 -29 -32 -36 -40 -44 -48 +48 |
| Cadet Male (12,13 & 14 Years Old) | -33 -37 -41 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -65 +65 |
| Junior Male (15,16 & 17 Years Old) | -45 -48 -51 -55 -59 -63 -68 -73 -98 +78 |
| Senior Male (18-35 Years Old) | -54-58 -63 -68 -74 -80 -87 +87 |
| Veteran Male (36 Years Above) | -58 -68 -80 +80 |
Weight Categories: Female
| Pee wee Female (8 Years & Bellow) | -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 +30 |
| Children Female (9,10 & 11 Years Old) | -18 -20 -29 -22 -24 -26 +26 |
| Cadet Female (12,13 & 14 Years Old) | -29 -33 -37 -41 -44 -47 -51 -55 -59 +59 |
| Junior Female (15,16 & 17 Years Old) | -42 -44 -46 -49 -52 -55 -59 -63 -68 +68 |
| Senior Female (18-35 Years Old) | -46 -49 -53 -57 -62 -67 -73 +73 |
| Veteran Female (36 Years Above) | -49 -57 -67 +67 |
Poomsae Competitions
Poomsae Competition rules Interpretation
Events and Dates
Highlighted competition dates we are participating in or likely to participate in the future. Please contact your instructor to discuss about special training and to book the events.
*We will keep updating our web page as soon as new events come up in the future.
*For Poomsae events, please contact Master Colin Larkin
General Categories in POOMSAE Events within The UK
All participants must be members of British Taekwondo. All competitors must be a UK resident.
MEMBERSHIP
If you have any issues about membership, please ask your club coach/instructor to contact British Taekwondo membership services.
DIVISIONS
| DAN | 1st Dan/ Poom and higher, Kukkiwon holder |
| K1 | 2nd Kup (Red Belt) – 1st Kup (Black Tag) |
| K2 | 6th Kup (Green Belt) – 3rd Kup (Red Tag) ) |
| K3 | 9th Kup (Yellow Tag) – 7th Kup (Green Tag) |
| PARA | Dan & Kup Combined – 8th Kup Upwards |
| FREESTYLE | Dan & Kup Combined – 2nd Kup Upwards |
Age categories are based on the year of birth. For example, if someone is 17 years old on the day of the competition but will be 18 before the end of the year (2021) then he/she shall participate in the category of U30 (18 – 30 years old).
The organisers will allow DAN competitors moving up in 2022 to compete in both their old division and new division (for Dan individual categories only) – you will need to register the player twice as two separate competitors e.g. Jane Smith 1 and Jane Smith 2– amend the date of birth of the second one so it appears in the 2022 category – pairs & teams for players moving up can only enter one (your choice of 2021 or 2022 category). Players can only enter a maximum of one pair and one team.
DAN DIVISIONS
Dan Competition Method Compulsory Poomsae is drawn for the Dan Divisions INDIVIDUAL (MALE & FEMALE)
INDIVIDUAL (MALE & FEMALE)
DIVISION |
COMPULSORY POOMSAE |
| U11 Years Age 11 and under | Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang,Koryo, Keumgang |
| U14 Years Age 12 – Age 14 Years | Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang |
| U17 Years Age 15 – Age 17 Years | Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek |
| U30 Years Age 30 and Under | Taegeuk 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin |
| U40 Years Age 31 Years – 40 Years | Taegeuk 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin |
| U50 Years Age 41 Years – 50 Years | Taegeuk 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon |
| U60 Years Age 51 Years – 60 Years | Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu |
| U65 Years Age 61 Years – 65 Years + | Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu |
| +66 Years Age 66 Years + | Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu |
