Schedule/Rules

Schedule Of Events 2027 – Coming Soon

 

Note:  Plan on OWT Team Demo and Team Synchronized forms and weapons divisions on Thursday with a 6:00 pm estimated start time.  

 

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Qualifying for the Under Black Belt World Finals – Saturday 3:30 pm on stage

The following divisions, and only the 1st place winners of each of these divisions, qualify to compete in the Under Black Belt World Finals which is Saturday, August 29th at 3:30 pm.

  1. All Under Black Belt Traditional Forms & Traditional Weapons
  2. All Under Black Belt CMX Forms & Weapons

The categories for the Under Black Belt World Finals Titles are as follows: (Note:  Black Belts and Jr Black Belts DO NOT qualify for the Under Black Belt World Finals Titles.

  1. 7 and younger all ranks
  2. 8-9 all ranks
  3. 10-11 all ranks
  4. 12-13 all ranks
  5. 14-15 all ranks
  6. 16-17 all ranks

There is a possibly of running off large groups of winners down to a smaller size, during the day, and before the Under Black Belt World Finals.  Example:  if the 14-15 divisional winners include 14 competitors, the directors have the discretion to run off the 14 first place winners down to 8 winners for the Under Black Belt World Finals.  This is similar to how OWT Black Belt divisional winners compete in the run off rounds to choose a smaller group to qualify for the overall grand championships for the night show.  All final qualifying decisions, rules arbitrations and tie breakers will be made by the arbitrator and directors of the tournament.

 

All Colorbelts and Non OWT black belt divisions will follow the NASKA Rules with the follow exceptions:

    1. Face Shields are optional for all colorbelt/under black belt ranks and Non-OWT Black Belt Class A sparring divisions.
    2. Elbow and Knees Pads are optional for all colorbelt/under black belts ranks and Non-OWT Black Belt Class A sparring divisions.
    3. Two handed Cartwheels, one handed cartwheels, round-offs, somersaults, front rolls, shoulder rolls and kipups are allowed in the creative forms and creative weapons divisions for the colorbelts/under black belts and Non-OWT Black Belt Class A divisions.
    4. Light touch face contact is allowed in the under black belt sparring divisions.  Note:  Moderate contact and heavy contact to the head and face can result on penalty points and disqualification by either a majority vote of the judges (the two corner judges vote) or by solely be the center judge.

  2.   Non OWT Demo Teams – FRIDAY MORNING

    1. Each team must have a minimum of 5 members.  There is no maximum amount of players.
    2. 4 minute maximum time limit.  Time starts when the first member steps into the ring and time ends when the team is obviously finished, in the opinion of the judges.
    3. Weapons, music and props may or may not be used.  Any infractions, mistakes or weapon drops will be penalized by the judges decisions and relative ranking scores.  Dropping of the weapon/s is not grounds for disqualification.
    4. Scores will be based upon martial arts skills, choreography, originality, level of difficulty, execution and overall showmanship.

  3. NonOWT Synchronized Team Forms – FRIDAY MORNING

    1. Each team must have a minimum of 2.  There is no maximum amount of players.
    2. 4 minute maximum time limit.  Time starts when the first member steps into the ring and time ends when the team is obviously finished, in the opinion of the judges.
    3. Weapons, music and props may or may not be used.  Any infractions, mistakes or weapon drops will be penalized by the judges decisions and relative ranking scores.  Dropping of the weapon/s is not grounds for disqualification.
    4. Scores will be based upon the synchronization of martial arts skills, choreography, level of difficulty, execution and overall showmanship.  Working together at the same time or rate, working in unison together, use of techniques as a domino affect, etc.

  4. Kenpo Forms Non OWT Divisions –

    1. The intent of the Traditional Division for Kenpo is to promote growth in the division with the use of accepted traditional Kenpo forms only.  No “Dojo” forms or patterns are allowed.  No altered forms or combining forms are allowed.
    2. Only recognized forms from the styles and systems of American Kenpo are allowed and include the following:  Short and long forms 1, 2, 3, 4.  Long forms 4, 5, 6, 7.  Mass Attacks.
    3. Stances are generally high.  Kicks are generally low and snapped.  Hand techniques are a combination of linear and circular blocks and strikes.  There is no kia criteria.
    4. Divisions Offered

  5. Korean Form Traditional Challenge Non OWT Divisions – Friday

    The intent of the Traditional Divisions for TKD is to promote growth in the division’s with the use of accepted traditional Korean forms only. No “Dojo” forms or patterns, only recognized patterns with a demonstrated history in regulated organizations that administer Korean forms.

    Divisions Offered

    1. 13 – black belt boys
    2. 13 – black belt girls
    3. 14-17 black belt boys
    4. 14-17 black belt girls
    5. 18+ black belts men
    6. 18+  black belts women

     Rules

    This is a three round competition focused on highlighting traditional Korean forms that are from International Tae Kwon Do and it’s offsets, World Taekwondo and it’s offsets, Mu do Kwon and Tang Soo Do.

    Uniform criteria- white tie over or pullover dobak with or without any color trim. There are no limits in patches or association logos, I.e ITF certified uniforms.

    Judges will be spread out, the center judge in the front and the two corners judges will be in the back two corners for all three rounds.

    The judges will be looking at precision, beauty of technique, application of technique, balance, difficulty, focus, body control, consistency of stances, chambers and striking as well as a high focus on kicking precision.

    The forms must be done how they were taught and there must be no change in the diagram of the forms m. I.e. turning Ge-Baek sideways will not be allowed.

    Sine Wave for ITF forms are not required but will not be deducted for having sine wave.

    No more than 5 kiyups.

    No stances going below the plane.

    The forms must be completed within four minutes once bowed into the ring.

    The competitor will not do a formal introduction but must present the name of their form before starting.

    Competitors can only compete with forms that are on the certified list below.

    The first round will be a regularly scored round and the top four highest scoring competitors move into the second round.

    The first place will go head to head against the fourth place and the second place will go head to head with the third place.
    These competitors will do their forms at the same time and the three judges will vote.
    The top two move into the next round and do the head to head again to crown a champion.

    All Competitors should come to the event with at-least two forms prepared for competition. You must do two different forms to win this competition.

    Korean Forms List: Forms from the ITF (International Tae Kwon Do Federation)

    Advanced to 1st degree black belt forms
    Hwa-Rang
    Choong-Moo
    Kwang- Gae
    Po-Eun
    Ge-Baek

    2nd degree
    Eui-Am
    Choon-Jang
    Ko-Dang
    Juche

    3rd degree
    Sam-IL
    Yoo-Sin
    Choi-Yong

    4th degree
    Yon-Gae
    Ul-Ji
    Moon-Moo

    5th degree
    So-San
    Se-Jong

    6th degree
    Tong-IL

    Forms from WT (World Tae Kwon Do)

    Advanced and 1st degree forms
    Pal-Gwe 6-8
    Taegeuk 6-8
    Koryo

    2nd degree form
    Keumgang

    3rd degree form
    Taebaek

    4th degree
    Pyongwon

    5th degree
    Sip Jin

    6th degree
    Jitae

    7th degree
    Chonkwon

    8th degree
    Hansu

    9th degree
    Ilyeo

    Forms originated in Moo Duk Kwon or Tang Soo Do

    Advanced to 1st degree forms
    Pyung-An/Pinan 4-5
    Passai(Bassai) Dai
    Passai(Bassai) So
    Jin Do

    2nd degree
    Ro-Hai

    3rd degree
    Kong San Kun Dai
    King San Kun So

    4th Degree
    Wan Shu

    5th Degree
    Ji-On

    6th Degree
    O Sip Sa Bo

    7th Degree
    Sei- Shan

    8th Degree
    Sip Soo (Jit Te)
    Chil sung forms
    Chil Sung Il Ro.
    Chil Sung Ee Ro.
    Chil Sung Sam Ro.
    Chil Sung Sa Ro.
    Chil Sung Oh Ro.
    Chil Sung Yook Ro.
    Chil Sung Chil Ro.

     

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