Creative Poomsae Rules 

• Competition is open to individuals, pairs and teams (3). 
• All poomsae will be one minute or less. Exceeding the time limit will be considered a penalty and could decide a tight match. 
• Competitors may use props such as weapons, music and costumes.
• Age brackets will be: 12 & under, 13-17, 18 above

Point Sparring Twist

Hanmadang by definition means “Festival”. With the festival spirit in mind, we are adding a twist to point sparring!

All who want to sign up for point sparring will want to select Tag Team Sparring.

At the tournament, all competitors will be brought to staging and put into teams, or better yet, bring your own team!

Black Belt competitors will earn points based on their teams placing (example: If your team finishes in 1st place, each team members will earn 10 points towards their individual point sparring points).

Tag Team Sparring Rules

• Sparring round will last 3 minutes. 
• Teams are composed of 3 players and may be same or mixed gender teams. (At the discretion of the Tournament Host.)
• Team size may exceed 3 players depending on registration. If teams exceed 3 players, time will be increased by 1 minute per player (i.e. 4 players will be 4 minutes).
• Teams to be composed of the same number of players.
• Time runs continuously unless the Center Judge indicates that time should be stopped.
• Same point system as point sparring (Judges call “Break” for point call: 1 point for a kick or punch to the body, 2 points for a spin kick to the body, 3 points for a headshot).
• Each competitor needs to enter the ring at least once during the round.
• Out of Bounds: If competitors go out of bounds, they should be brought back to center to restart.
• Ties may be determined by penalty points if applicable.
• Ties will be determined by “Sudden Victory” – the first team to score a point will win.
• There is no time limit on “Sudden Victory.” 
• Points and warnings do not carry over into “Sudden Victory.” 
• Coaching is encouraged!

Technical (Sport) Poomsae

Individual Performance: Competitors perform one at a time.

Designated Forms: Each competitor will perform two pre-designated forms. Forms will be selected at random and released prior to the event (see the chart below).

Scoring System: Competitors receive a numeric score based on two categories:
Accuracy and Presentation.

⚠️ Important Registration Note: Registration for Sport Poomsae will close on April 29th. There will be no door registration for this division to allow for any necessary division adjustments, as well as form selection and distribution. Divisions may be modified based on registrations.

Power Side/Back Kick Breaking 

• Competitors must declare to the judge the number of breaking boards prior to starting the competition. No change allowed after declaration.
• The competitor’s foot cannot be covered by bandages or any other materials. 
• Competitors have 15 seconds to complete their break, after boards have been set up, height has been adjusted, and the “Si-Jak” command is given. 
• Breaks must be done with the sole of the foot, the outer part or “blade” of the foot, or the heel of the foot. 
• The height of the breaking materials must be higher than the competitor’s waist. 
• Any style side kick, except for flying side kick, is acceptable.
• In the event of a tie, the winner shall be the competitor who weighs less. 
• The winner has the highest number of broken boards.