Kyorugi Competition

Navigation Learning Outcomes Competition Rules Competition Method Contest Area Scoring Divisions Prohibited Acts Protective Equipment Para Competition Additional Resources Assessment Review of Learning Outcomes

Kyorugi Competition By the end of this session you will be able to: Explain The purpose of the competition rules The competition rules including context area, divisions, equipment requirements and methods of competition The scoring systems including deductions adopted for competition Understand the approaches for Para competition Demonstrate your understanding of the key aspects of Kyorugi Competition

Competition Rules The purpose of the Competition Rules is to provide standardized rules for all levels of Championships organized or/and promoted by the World Taekwondo Federation, WTF Continental Unions, or/and WTF Member National Associations; the Competition Rules are intended to ensure that all matters related to competitions are conducted in a fair and orderly manner. The objective of the rules is to ensure the standardization of all taekwondo competitions worldwide.

Competition Method Competition shall normally be between contestants in the same weight class. When necessary, adjoining weight class may be combined to create a single classification. No contestant is allowed to participate in more than one weight category in one event. Typically within British Taekwondo contest will be split into either two grade divisions or three divisions. Adjacent grade classes may be combined if the combination of adjacent weight classes does not result in a contest. The duration of the contest shall be three rounds of two minutes each, with a one-minute rest period between rounds. In case of a tie score after the completion of the 3rd round, a 4th round of two minutes will be conducted as the Golden Point round.

Contest Area – Square Court Doctor Recorder Boundary Line Judge 3 Judge 1 Safety Area 10–12 m × 10–12 m =1–2 m wide Hong Chung Coach Coach Referee 8 m × 8 m Judge 2

Contest Area – Octagonal Court

Age Divisions Senior: at least 17 years old Junior: 15-17 years old Cadet: 12-14 years old PeeWee: under age of 12 years old Veteran: determined by the tournament organisers The age limit is based on the year of birth, not on the date. For instance, if the Junior Taekwondo Championships are held on June 11, 2013, those contestants born on between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 1998 were eligible to participate.

Senior Divisions Male Female Olympic Divisions Male Female Under 54kg Under 46kg Under 58kg Under 49kg Under 63kg Under 53kg Under 68kg Under 57kg Under 74kg Under 62kg Under 80kg Under 67kg Under 87kg Under 73kg Over 87kg Over 73kg Olympic Divisions Male Female Under 58kg Under 49kg Under 68kg Under 57kg Under 80kg Under 67kg Over 80kg Over 67kg

Junior Divisions Male Female Under 45kg Under 42kg Over 78kg Over 68kg

Cadet Divisions Male Female Under 33kg Under 29kg Over 65kg Over 59kg

Scoring Trunk (Kick or Punch) ‘Turning’ Kick Head ‘Turning’ Head Kick One Point ‘Turning’ Kick Three points The extra points are added by the centre referee. Sometimes judges with scoring pad. It means kicks where the body turns round. E.g., back kick, 360° kicks Head Three Points ‘Turning’ Head Kick Four Points

Who Scores? Manual scoring PSS (body / head guard) Missed scores All points scored by the judges 2 out of 3 judges must score PSS (body / head guard) Body shots scored through PSS hogu Head shots scored through PSS head guards Judges score punches and additional points for ‘turning’ Judges score for face kicks Missed scores Judges may indicate that a score has been missed and this may be added manually Coaches may request IVR review

What elements make a score valid? Accuracy Legal attacking technique... ...fully striking permitted scoring area. Power Opponent’s body is ‘abruptly displaced’ by technique. Permitted techniques The foot Front of first two knuckles of clenched fist.

What elements make a score invalid? Most common scenarios are: Pushing the opponent before kicking Holding the opponent’s hogu in the clinch before doing a crescent kick to the head Kicking to the body after kaleyo on PSS Pulling the opponent while in the clinch and stamping on the hogu Attacking below the waist in an exchange before striking to the body/head Blocking with the knee before counter attacking

Prohibited Acts Certain types of act (misconduct) are prohibited. Why? To help encourage the “ideal match” The acts are penalised according to how severe they are.

Prohibited Acts One kyong-go is a warning... (“Don’t do that again.”) ...not a half-point penalty. Two kyong-gos mean... (“I warned you already so you had your chance.”) ...one point added to opponent’s score. In the case of serious misconduct of the prohibited acts by contestant or coach the referee can declare "Gam-jeom“ with one point added immediately to the opponent’s score.

Prohibited Acts Crossing the Boundary Line Falling Down Avoiding or delaying the match Grabbing, holding or pushing the opponent Lifting the Knee Kicking below the waist Attacking the opponent after “Kay-yeo” Hitting the opponent’s head with the hand Butting or attacking with the knee Attacking the fallen opponent Misconduct of contestant or coach

Gam-jeom Acts Not complying with the referee’s command or decision Inappropriate protesting or criticizing of officials’ decisions Inappropriate attempts to disturb or influence the outcome of the match If a contestant attempts to avoid a normal technical exchanges by behavior such as crossing the boundary line or intentionally falling down in repeated manner, the referee may give a Gam-jeom, after a Kyong-go Clearly intentional punch to the opponent’s face Clearly intentional attack the opponent after “kal-yeo” Clearly intentional attack to a fallen opponent Clearly intentional attack below the waist Provoking or insulting the opposing contestant or coach Only accredited team doctor/physician are allowed to be seated in the doctor’s position Any other severe misconduct or unsportsmanlike conduct from a contestant or coach

Instant Video Replay Review may be requested by coach raising card and requesting a specific review Valid use Addition of point(s) that are scored by judges Annulment of point(s) scored by opponent Review of punitive award to player Addition of compulsory punitive award to opponent (falling over, crossing boundary line) If the challenge is successful review card is returned to coach, if unsuccessful the referee retains the card and the coach can not make any further requests for review. British Taekwondo Review System IVR not typically available for domestic tournaments and therefore card system used Coaches raises card for review, decision is made between referee and head of court

Tied Score If the scores are level at the end of the final round then Golden Point comes into effect The first player to score a legitimate technique shall be declared the winner Superiority invoked if the scores are still tied after ‘Golden Point’ (4th round). At the end of the match, the PSS will determine who the winner is, based on: Number of techniques landing on the Hogu, then Total number of Kyongos/Gam-Jeoms conceded in the 4 rounds of the contest, then The referee commands the judges to decide whom they think was superior on the basis of the player showing greater initiative in the Gold Point round. If the judges and referee vote 2-2, the decision will be with who the referee went for.

Decisions Win by final score Win by point gap 12 point separation after end of second round Win by referee stops contest Win by golden point Win by superiority Win by withdrawal Win by disqualification Win by referee’s punitive declaration Deduction of 5 points

Weight Management Policy The sport of Taekwondo is weight-regulated meaning that athletes compete in specific weight divisions. This, in itself, exacerbates the difficulties of complying with good nutritional practises. However, selecting the weight category for an athlete is of upmost importance, not to only to compete with optimum chance of performing well and winning but also for the player’s health and well-being. Aggressive weight management carries a significant long term health risk. British Taekwondo has a published policy on Weight Management. All coaches should ensure they are familiar with this policy. Competitions No second weigh-in for PeeWees and Cadets as weight management by dehydration is not appropriate for these ages at any level. Juniors have a weight allowance of 0.3kg. If within the weight allowance a second weigh-in is permitted. Seniors have a weight allowance of 0.5kg. If within the weight allowance a second weigh-in is permitted. Failure to make weight will result in the player needing to move up to the next weight division and the payment of an administrative fee.

Protective Equipment Equipment must be an approved brand. Anything approved by the WTF Anything approved by the ETU Anything which passes British or European Standards testing. Equipment must be of the correct type. Equipment designed for other martial arts may not be suitable. WTF approved dobok and belt Equipment to be worn is head guard, hogu, white or clear gum shield, forearm and shin protectors, gloves, groin guard and for PSS appropriate foot guards. What may also be worn . Women’s breast guard Certain religious items such as head-scarf. Must be inside the head guard or hogu B and C class peewees and cadets may wear foot guards under British Taekwondo discretion

Para Competition Both the WTF, which in 2015 became a full member of the International Paralympic Committee, and British Taekwondo are actively developing Para Competition. Qualification of contestants Holder of Taekwondo 3rd Kup+ recognized by WTF MNA or Dan/Poom certificate issued by the Kukkiwon or WTF Contestants at the age of at least 16 years old in the year the pertinent tournament is held Contestant must have gone through classification procedures as outlined in the WTF Para-Taekwondo Classification Rules and Regulations and has been assigned Sport Class and Sport Class Status Weigh divisions Male Female Under 61kg Under 49kg Under 75kg Under 58kg Over 75kg Over 58kg

Zero Tolerance Policy British Taekwondo has a zero tolerance policy towards swearing and abusive behaviour. This applies to competitors, coaches and spectators. Infringement may result in the exclusion of a competitor, a whole team and in serious cases further sanctions subsequent to the competition.

Additional Resources WTF Rules and Interpretation http://www.worldtaekwondofederation.net/rules/ British Taekwondo Links http://www.britishtaekwondo.org.uk/about/ Weight Management Policy Approved Protective Equipment British Taekwondo Event Requirements

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Assessment Results Overall score

Kyorugi Competition You should now be able to: Explain the purpose of the competition rules The competition rules including context area, divisions, equipment requirements and methods of competition The scoring systems, including deductions, adopted for competition Understand the overall approach for Para competition Have demonstrated your understanding of the key aspects of Kyorugi Competition