1. Kyorugi Competition

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Contest Area – Octagonal Court

8. Age Divisions Senior: at least 17 years old Junior: 15-17 years old
Cadet: 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.

9. 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

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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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.

22. 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

23. 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.

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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.

27. Additional Resources
WTF Rules and Interpretation
British Taekwondo Links
Weight Management Policy
Approved Protective Equipment
British Taekwondo Event Requirements

28. Now Test Your Knowledge
The assessment will consist of one section covering knowledge of the rules. Please navigate through the assessment using the NEXT, PREVIOUS, RESTART buttons on each page.
Once you have completed your assessment you will be given a score for each section and an overall score. An overall score of 70% is required for a pass.

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40. 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