Poomsae Rules

Competitors are required to perform only the Poomsae (form) designated for their specific rank. Scores are based on:

  • Accuracy: correct movement, correct placement of technique, balance
  • Presentation: Strength, speed, rhythm, expression of energy

Authorized Poomsae are those approved by the World Taekwondo Federation: Taeguek 1-8 Jang and black belt Poomsae: Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, etc.

TYPE

 DIVISION  

REQUIRED POOMSAE

Regular Poomsae

(Color Belts)

 White, Yellow, Orange Taeguek 1-2 (your choice)

Purple, Green, Blue

 Taeguek 3-5 (your choice)

Brown, Red

Taeguek 6-8 (your choice)
Open
Forms		 All Belts

Any form (Taeguek, Palgae, ITF, Dangsudo, and ETC)
    Weapons Forms

All Belts

Any form that includes a weapon

Mixed Team Forms (Teams of 3)

 Open Rank (Mixed Gender & Age)

Any Kukkiwon Taeguek Poomsae
Black Belts Only (Mixed Gender & Age)

Any Kukkiwon Black Belt Poomsae
Mixed Pair Forms

(1 male and 1 female, 2 competitors)

 Open Rank  (All Mixed Belts)

Any Kukkiwon Taeguek Poomsae
Black Belts Only

Any Kukkiwon Black Belt Poomsae

 

   Rules:

  • Black belts must demonstrate a form that corresponds with their rank.
  • Spectators and parents will not be allowed on the competition floor during the Poomsae competition.
  • No shoes, jewelry, or accessories are allowed. Clean uniforms and belts are required.
  • Open, weapon, and synchronized forms may be performed with or without music.
  • Music and music players must be brought by the competitors themselves. Music and devices will not be provided by the tournament. Please bring your own.
  • Gender and ranks may be combined at the discretion of the tournament director.

Awards:

  • Medals will be awarded to all participants 11 and underfor regular poomsae, open poomsae, and weapon poomsae. However, medals will be awarded to all participants who compete in synchronized forms as seen below in the table.
  • For participants 12 and over for regular poomsae and 11 and over for open poomsae and weapon form:  1st, 2nd, and Two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.
  • For all participants for synchronized forms: 1st, 2nd, and one 3rd place winner in each division will be awarded a medal
DIVISION AGE MEDAL
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Regular Poomsae 11 and under (All Belts) 1 1 All
12 and over (All Belts) 1 1 2
Open Poomsae 11 and under (All Belts) 1 1 All
12 and over (All Belts) 1 1 2
Weapon Form 11 and under (All Belts) 1 1 All
12 and over (All Belts) 1 1 2
Black Belt Form 8 and over 1 1 2
DIVISION AGE MEDAL
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Mixed Pair & Mixed Team Forms (All Color Belts) 4 and over 1 1 2
Mixed Pair & Moxed Team  Forms (All Black Belts) 4 and over 1 1 2
DIVISION REQUIRED POOMSAE
1 Dan (Poom) 2 Dan (Poom) 3 Dan (Poom) 4 Dan (Poom) 5 Dan 6 Dan 7 Dan
Under 9 8 Jang or Koryo Koryo or Keumgang Taebaek Pyongwon Shipjin Jitae Chonkwon
Youth (10-11) Koryo Keumgang
Cadet (12-14)
Junior (15-17)
Under 30 (18-30)
Under 40 (31-40)
Under 50 (41-50)
Under 60 (51-60)
Under 61 (61-65)

Rules:

Scoring shall be made in accordance with the modified USAT Poomsae and WT Competition Rules.

Awards:

1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.

Note: The tournament director may modify some rules according to the local conditions.

 

Competitors are required to perform only the Poomsae (form) designated for their specific rank. Scores are based on:

  • Accuracy: correct movement, correct placement of technique, balance
  • Presentation: Strength, speed, rhythm, expression of energy

Authorized Poomsae are those approved by the World Taekwondo Federation: Taeguek 1-8 Jang and black belt Poomsae: Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, etc.

TYPE DIVISION REQUIRED POOMSAE (Form)
Regular Poomsae All Color Belts Taeguek poomsae only (your belt level)
Open Poomsae All Belts Palgae or other form along with weapon
Synchronized Poomsae All Belts Any type of form

Rules:

  • Black belts must demonstrate form that corresponds with rank.
  • Spectators, and parents will not be allowed on the competition floor during Poomsae competition.
  • No shoes, jewelry, or accessories are allowed. Clean uniform and belt required.
  • Open, weapon, and synchronized forms may be performed with or without music.
  • Music and music players must be brought by the competitors themselves. Music and devices will not be provided by tournament. Please bring your own.
  • Gender and ranks may be combined at the discretion of tournament director.

Awards:

  • Medal will be awarded to all participants 11 and under for regular poomsae or 10 and under for open poomsae, weapon, and synchronized form as seen below in the table.
  • For participants 12 and Up for regular poomsae and 11 and over for open poomsae and weapon form:  1st, 2nd, and Two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.

World Class Poomsae Division: (All Black Belts)

WORLD CLASS POOMSAE DIVISION REQUIRED POOMSAE
1 Dan (Poom) 2 Dan (Poom) 3 Dan (Poom) 4 Dan (Poom) 5 Dan 6 Dan 7 Dan
Under 9 8 Jang or Koryo Keumgang Taebaek Pyongwon Shipjin Jitae Chonkwon
Youth (10-11)          Koryo
Cadet (12-14)
Junior (15-17)
Under 30 (18-30)
Under 40 (31-40)
Under 50 (41-50)
Under 60 (51-60)
Over 61 (61-65)

Awards:
1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.

Note: Tournament director may modify some rules according to the local condition.