21TH WORLD CLASS open TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP

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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 

Shahala Middle School - 601 SE 192nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98683

Students must be white belt and above to compete in forms and team forms. They must be yellow belt and above to compete in sparring. Competitors of any age are welcome, INCLUDING TINY TIGERS! 

Registration forms are available at WCMAOPNE.COM (included in this packet). The registration deadline is March 15th(Fri.) 2025, but early registration is strongly encouraged.

Most divisions will have 4 competitors. There will be a 1st place (Gold), 2nd place (Silver), and 3rd place (Bronze) medals awarded. For form and sparring competition, the winners of the first two matches will compete for 1st and 2nd place. The remaining two competitors of the first matches will both receive third place awards. Awards will be presented as divisions are completed throughout the day. 

Anyone interested in sponsorship, making contributions or volunteering as a referee, judge, or an official, please contact at info@uswcma.com or 360-883-3399 

One coach pass will be issued to each participating school; one for every 15 pre-registered competitors. Each additional coach pass will have a $50 fee.

 ID cards will be available for pick up after 8:30 am at the tournament site on Saturday morning. Participants must pick up their badges at least 30min before their event start. 

The tournament place has seating for all spectators. Admission: Free for children 6 & under, $7 for children ages 7-12, and $15 for ages 13 & above

 Division Structure: Each division typically consists of 4 competitors (divide by BELT and AGE). Forms and Board Breaking will be part of the same divi-sion, with Forms conducted first, immediately followed by Board Breaking.

Competition Format: Forms and Breaking will be combined into a single division to streamline the tournament process and minimize wait times for participants. While combined into one division, Forms and Breaking will be judged as separate events.

Medals: Separate medals will be awarded for Forms and Breaking within each division.

This structure ensures a smooth and efficient tournament flow, providing students with the opportunity to compete in both events within the same division while maintaining the integrity of each event.

FORM COMPETITION

1. This is an open championship. If your school practices a different style of forms they will be accepted. Form divisions in single elimination bracket format.

2. Forms competitors may perform the same or different Forms. Competi-tors will be judged on power, speed, control, flexibility, stance, focus, rhythm, Kihap and proficiency

3. Competitors within each division compete for the highest score, with medals awarded based on ranking: the highest scorer receives the gold medal, followed by medals for other top performers

BRAKING COMPETITION

1. Each participant will perform breaking techniques using three different hand or foot techniques assigned by the competition committee. (Any hand or foot can be used, but if three specific techniques are assigned, participants must perform three different techniques to break the boards.) Each technique is allowed three attempts to break the board.

2. Scoring: Breaking on the first attempt: 3 points Breaking on the second attempt: 2 points Breaking on the third attempt: 1 point

3. Medal Criteria: Gold Medal: Total score of 9 points Silver Medal: Total score between 6 and 8 points Bronze Medal: Total score of 5 points or less Important Notes: Breaking boards will be provided by the competition committee (no need to purchase them).

4. Each participant must use three techniques from the list of eligible tech-niques for their level. If specific techniques are assigned, all three must be used without repetition. Eligible Techniques by Level 

   Tiny Tiger (Ages4-6 ): Hammer Fist, Push Kick, Any Side Kick, Axe Kick 

   Jr. & Adult: 

      Beginner: Hammer Fist, Push Kick, Side Kick, Axe Kick, Back Kick 

      Intermediate: Axe Kick, Back Kick, Any Hook Kick, Flying Side Kick 

      Advanced: Flying Side Kick, Spinning Hook Kick, Tornado Kick 

      Black Belt: Spinning Hook Kick, Tornado Kick, Jump Back Kick

5. Breaking Board Sizes 

      Tiny Tiger (ages 4-6): Demo Board (1/4 inch) 

      Jr. (ages 7-12): Demo Board (1/4 inch) 

      Jr.(teen) & Adult (ages 14 and above): Half Inch (1/2 inch)

6. Judging Criteria: This competition emphasizes technique and accuracy over power. The scoring is designed to prevent injuries and to evaluate participants based

1. Divisions will have all Black Belt -Judged by Masters and judged on power, speed, control, flexibility, stance, focus, rhythm, Kihap 

2. No particular Form required 

3. Past years winner will not be able to compete but be able to Judge 

4. 1st place will receive a Grand Champion Trophy

1. Teams have 120 seconds (2 minutes) to set up. 

2. Teams have a 6 minute time limit, not including time for set-up. 

3. Only martial arts weapons are allowed. 

4. Team members must be 3rd Degree Black Belt and lower. 

5. The following will complete each team’s score: 

   1) Unity of Team Performance(2.5 points) 

   2) Taekwondo Spirit(2.5 points) - Kihap, Attitude – confidence, assertiveness, Etiquette – proper respect 

   3) Presentation & Execution of Techniques(2.5 points) 

   4) Creativity(2.5 points) 

   5) Deductions 

- Team exceeds the 120-second time limit for setup ( 0.5point deduction each 30 second) 

- Team exceeds the 6min 30 sec time limit (1.0 point deduction for each 30second )

- Unsportsmanlike conduct (1.0 point deduction )

Student will run, jump, zig zag, and crawl through a course to ultimately break a board! (We provide board obstacle course) 

We will use electronic sparring gear for fairness, The electronic gear is equipped with a system that automatically informs of a game that students can play fairly.

 1. All players are given 3 rounds, 1 minute of sparring time and 30 seconds of break time. 

2. Tournament committee will provide electronic chest gear but students still have to bring their own full sparring gear. 

3. Each round is decided on a winning basis, and students will win if win 2 rounds. 

4. Receiving 4 warnings will result in a loss for that round.

We will use 20/20 Armor automatic electronic gear for Sparring! We want to make this a fair and fun tournament!