Hanmadang Rule 2016

World Taekwondo Hanmadang
Contest/Competition Regulations &

Rules
(Amended : April 8th, 2016)
Contents
. General Provisions
1
Article 1. Purpose
1
Article 2. Scope of Application
1
. Contest/Competition Regulations
2
Chapter 1. Contest/Competition Area
2
Article 3. Competition Area Size
2
Article 4. Competition Executive Positions
2
Article 5. Equipment Locations
3
Article 6. Contestant Position
Article 7. Team Executive(Directors, Coaches) Positions
3
Article 8. Medical Desk Location
Article 9. Arbitration Committee Position
3
Article 10. Other Equipment Locations
3
Chapter 2. Contestants and Executives(Representative)
6
Article 11. Contestants
6
Article 12. Executives(Representative)
7
Chapter 3. Contest/Competition Classification and Procedure Method
8
Article 13. Events
8
Article 14. Contest/Competition Classification
8
Article 15. Classification by Gender
9
Article 16. Contest/Competition method
10
Article 17. Contest/Competition Procedures
10
Article 18. Breaking Targets
11
Article 19. Breaking Board Holder
12
Article 20. Representative Meeting
12
Article 21. Awards
12
Chapter 4 Regulations on Refereeing Officials
13
Article 22. Qualifications
13
Article 23. Duties
13
Article 24. Duties of Recorders
13
Article 25. Composition and Assignment of Refereeing Officials
13
Article 26. Refereeing Official Uniform
14
Chapter 5. Miscellanies
15
Article 27. Arbitration
15
Article 28. Rewards and Punishments
15
Article 29. Matters Not Specified in the Rules
16
. Contest/Competition Rules
17
Chapter 1. Rules by Event
17
Article 30. Authorized Poomsae
17
Article 31. Creative Poomsae
22
Article 32. Team Kyorugi Competition
26
Article 33. Fist Breaking
35
Article 34. Knife Hand Breaking
37
Article 35. Side Kick / Back Kick Breaking
39
Article 36. Back Whip Kick Breaking
41
Article 37. All-Round Breaking
43
Article 38. Self-Defense Technique
45
Article 39. Taekwondo Aerobics
48
Article 40. Record Contest
51
1. Speed Breaking
51
2. Consecutive Tornado Kick Breaking
53
3. Consecutive Back Whip Kick Breaking
54
4. High Jump Kick Breaking
54
5. Long Jump Kick Breaking
56
Article 41. Team Competition
58
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. Grand Prix World Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest/Competition

Regulations and Rules
67
Chapter 1. General Provisions
67
Article 42. Purpose
67
67
Chapter 2. Contest/Competition Regulations
68
Article 44. Contest/Competition Area
68
Article 45. Contestants and Executives
68
Article 46. Contest/Competition Regulations
69
Chapter 3. Contest/Competition Rules
71
Article 47. Rules by Event
71
Poomsae(Authorized/Creative)
71
Power Breaking
72
All-Round Breaking
72
Record Contest
72
Team Kyorugi Competition
73
Team Competition
73
.
Appendix
74
1. Terminology
74
2. Authorized Poomsae Score Chart
76
3. Creative Poomsae Score Chart
77
4. Fist/Knife Hand Breaking Score Chart
78
5. Foot Breaking(Side / Back / Back Whip Kick Breaking) Score Chart
79
6. All-Round Breaking Score Chart
80
7. Self-Defense Technique Score Chart
81
8. Taekwondo Aerobics Score Chart
82
9. Speed BreakingScore Chart
83
10. Consecutive Tornado Kick Breaking Score Chart
84
11. Consecutive Back Whip Kick Breaking Score Chart
85
12. High Jump Kick Breaking Score Chart
86
13. Long Jump Kick Breaking Score Chart
87
14. Team Competition Score Chart
88
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15. Arbitration Application
89
16. Creative Poomsae Plan Sheet
90
17. Team Kyorugi Competition List
91
18. Team Competition Plan Sheet
92
19. Team Competition Program Composition
93
20. Hand Signals
94
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World Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules
Enacted on June. 01 1992

Amended on Nov. 01 2000
Amended on Oct. 01 2003
Amended on Sep. 20 2007
Amended on Apr. 26 2010
Amended on May 19 2011
Amended on June. 15 2012
Amended on Mar. 19 2015
Amended on April. 08 2016
I. General Provisions
Article 1. Purpose
The purpose of the Contest/Competition Rules is to provide standardized rules in
order to ensure impartial and smooth operation of Hanmadang Taekwondo
contests/competitions in accordance with Article 4 of Articles of the Kukkiwon.

These Contest/Competition Regulations and Rules shall apply to all the contests and
competitions of the World Taekwondo Hanmadang. Any country or organization
wishing to modify these Rules must gain prior approval from the Kukkiwon.
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. Contest/Competition Regulations
Chapter 1. Contest/Competition Area
Article 3. Competition Area Size
The Competition Area shall be a flat surface with an area of 12 m 12 m
without any obstructing projections and be covered with an elastic mat
considering contestants' safety. The Contest Area may also be installed on a
platform 0.6-1.0 m high from the base, if necessary. The outer part of the
Boundary Line shall be inclined at a gradient of less than 45 degrees, for the
safety of the contestants.
The Boundary Line of the Competition Area shall be marked as a 5 cm-wide
white line.
The area size of the Record Contest may be changed depending on the situation
of the Competition Area.
The competition area for Kyorugi shall be a square-shaped area. The
competition area shall be 8m 8m. Surrounding the competition area,
approximately equidistant by 1 meter from all sides, shall be the safety area,
which shall be marked in a color different from the competition area. If both
areas have the same color, they shall be distinguished by a 5cm-wide colored line.
Article 4. Competition Executive Positions

The position of the Hanmadang Operation Headquarters shall be 2m backward
from the refereeing officialsdesk.
The position of the refereeing officials shall be at the center of the competition
area, 4m away from the center of the front boundary line, to enable them to
look at the contestants face to face. The referee shall be positioned at the first
spot farthest to the right when facing the contestants. Refereeing officials shall
keep their distance by 1m.
In principle, the competition staff shall be positioned at the front left corner of
the competition area. However, the position may be modified depending on the
competition conditions.
Positions of Kyorugi referee and judges
1. The referee shall be positioned 1.5m backward from the center of the front
side of the competition area.
2. The judges shall be positioned 1m away from the boundary line, which is
considered proper to mark the competition.
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Article 5. Equipment Locations

The desk shall be located at a point 1m to the left from the center of the
refereeing officials desk.
The inspection desk shall be installed at the entrance of the competition area
depending on the equipment of the contest(competition) area in order to inspect
contestants' gears or goods.
The scoreboard shall be installed at a spot on the left 3m away from the center
of the front boundary line of the contest(competition) area.
Article 6. Contestant Position

The position of the contestants shall be at the center of the contest Area.
However, it may be modified depending on the contest(competition) events.
In principle, the contestantswaiting position shall be on the right side 1.5m
away from the back boundary line. However, it may be modified depending on
the conditions of the contest (competition) area.
Article 7. Team Executive(Representative) Positions

The contestant team director shall be positioned 1m away from the right or left
corner of the boundary line of the contest area.
The Kyorugi director or coach shall be positioned 1m behind the left or right
boundary line of the competition area. However, it may be modified depending
on the conditions of the competition area.
Article 8. Medical Desk Location

The medical desk shall be installed at a point 1 m to the right from the
Hanmadang Operation Headquarters desk, and it may be changed as needed.
Article 9. Arbitration Committee Position

The Board of Arbitration shall be positioned 6 m away from the right of the
center of the referee desk, and the position may be changed depending on
conditions of the contest(competition) area.
Article 10. Other Equipment Locations

Other equipment locations may be adjusted depending on the situation of the
contest/competition area.
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Competition Area
Operation
Headquarters
Recorders'
desk
1m
1m Medical desk
desk
2m
Refereeing
Arbitration
officials
Committee
scoring
board
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4m
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3m
1m
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Staff position
12 m
0.6~1m(height)
Stage Plan
45
45
14 m
Boundary line in 5cm-wide

white
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12m
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5m
Contestant waiting
area(After contest)
5m
Contestant waiting
area(Before contest)
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Director
coach
Kyorugi Square-shaped Competition Area
A: Competition Area
E-1: 1st Judge
B: Boundary Line
E-2:
C-1: Contestant(Blue)
E-3: 3rd Judge
C-2: Contestant(Red)
E-4:
D: Referee
F-1: Blue Contestant Coach
2nd Judge
4th Judge
F-2: Red Contestant Coach
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Chapter 2. Contestants and Executives(Directors, Coaches)

Article 11. Contestants
Qualifications
1. Nationality or holding a permanent resident of the participating nation
2. Kukkiwon Poom/Dan holder
3. Eligible participants age is as follows.(age is counted by birth year).
A. Under 9(Up to 9 years old)
B. Under 12(1012 years old)
C. Under 15(1315 years old)
D. Under 18(1618 years old)
E. Under 29(1929 years old)
F. Under 39(3039 years old)
G. Under 49(4049 years old)
H. Under 59(5059 years old)
I. Over 60(over 60 years old)
* Foreign contestants shall use their passports to prove their age and nationality.
* Qualifications regarding the age division can be combined depending on the
characteristics of the Hanmadang event of the corresponding year.
4. Those who have completed their registration for the contest(competition)
and paid the participation fee before registering on-site
5. The Korean nationals residing overseas who wish to participate in the
event in the international division may do so depending on the permanent
residency of the residing country, visa, and whether they applied for the
Dan promotion test overseas.
Uniform
Contestants must wear uniforms designated by the Organization Committee.
Compulsory rules
1. Any administration and use of drugs or substances restricted by the
International Olympic Committee are prohibited.
2. The Organization Committee may carry out any doping tests deemed
necessary to ascertain if a contestant has committed a breach of this
rule, and any winner who refuses to undergo this testing or who proves
to have committed such a breach shall be brought to a disciplinary
committee, and removed from the final standings. The record shall be
transferred to the contestant next in line in the competition standings.
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Article 12. Executives(Representatives)

Holder of a Kukkiwon Dan Certificate or an Instructors Certificate issued by
the Kukkiwon, and registered in the World Taekwondo Hanmadang as an
executive(representative) for the corresponding year.
Uniform
In principle, they must wear the designated uniforms or be neatly dressed.
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Chapter 3. Contest/Competition Classification and Procedure Method

Article 13. Events
Events may be added or deleted depending on the situation of the event.
Poomsae
1. Authorized Poomsae
2. Creative Poomsae
Team Kyorugi
Breaking
1. Power breaking
A. Fist breaking
B. Knife hand breaking
C. Side kick / Back kick breaking
D. Back whip kick breaking
2. All-round breaking
Self-Defense technique
Taekwondo aerobics
Record Contests
1. Speed breaking
2. Consecutive Tornado kick breaking
3. Consecutive back whip kick breaking
4. High jump Kick breaking
5. Long hump Kick breaking
Team Competition
1. Creative Poomsae
2. Power breaking
3. Single jump breaking
4. Various target breaking
5. Spinning breaking(horizontal/vertical turn breaking)
6. Creative breaking
7. Self-Defense technique
Article 14. Contest/Competition Classification

The Contest/Competition will be classified into domestic/international and
individual/group divisions, which may be changed depending on the situation of
the event. Any change shall be specified in the Hanmadang competition outline.
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The domestic division refers to domestic contestants and team competitions.

The international division refers to international contestants and team
competitions.
The united competition refers to contests(competitions) integrating domestic
and international divisions.
Individual
1. Authorized Poomsae(Individual)
2. Power breaking(Individual)
A. Fist breaking
3. All-round breaking(Individual)
4. Record Contests
A. Speed breaking
B. Consecutive Tornado kick breaking
C. Consecutive back whip kick breaking
D. High jump kick breaking
E. Long jump kick breaking
Group
1. Authorized Poomsae(Team)
2. Authorized Poomsae(Pairs)
3. Creative Poomsae(Team)
4. Creative Poomsae(Pairs)
5. Team Kyorugi Competition
6. Self-Defense Technique
7. Taekwondo Aerobics
8. Team Competition
Article 15. Classification by Gender

Standard requirements of gender distinction may be changed depending on the
situation on the event.
Events classified by gender
1. Authorized Poomsae(Individual)
2. Power breaking(Individual)
3. All-round breaking(Individual)
4. Record Contests
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Mixed-gender events
1. Authorized Poomsae(Team)
2. Authorized Poomsae(Pair)
3. Creative Poomsae(Team)
4. Creative Poomsae(Pair)
7. Taekwondo aerobics
8. Team Competition
Article 16. Contest/Competition method

It will be recognized as the official record only if there are at least 4
participants or 4 groups(teams) in each category. However, the record will not
be
recognized
as
an
official
record
in
case there are less
than 4
participants(groups) in each category, but the contest/competition will be conducted

and awarded.
The Competition methods are divided as follows.
1. Cut-off
2. Tournament
3. Combination system: Cut-off + Tournament
Article 17. Contest(Competition) Procedures

Call for contestants
Each team and contestant should keep in mind that their order numbers and
contest(competition) schedules. The names of the contestants shall be
announced three times every minute three minutes prior to the scheduled
start of the contest. When a contestants name is announced, he/she should
be ready in the contestants waiting room. Any contestant who fails to
appear in the contest(competition) area within one minute shall be regarded
as having given up the competition.
Inspection of body, uniform and apparatus
After being called, the contestants shall hold their ID cards and undergo
inspection of
body, uniform and apparatus at the designated inspection desk
by an inspector designated by the Kukkiwon. The contestants shall not show

any signs of aversion, and also shall not wear any materials which may cause
harm to the other contestant or spectators.
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Replacing players
In the case of the team competition or team Kyorugi competition, it is possible
to replace with a registered substitute player under the regulation procedures.
Entering the contest/competition area
Following the inspection, the contestant shall enter the contestant's waiting
area together with one representative
Contest/Competition procedures
1. The contestants shall begin with their performance or competitions after the
declaration of Chul-jeon(entry), Cha-ryeot(attention), Gyeong-nye
(bow), Jun-bi(ready), and Si-jak(begin) by the Staff or the referee.
2. After the end of each performance or competition, the contestants shall stand
at their designated positions and make a standing bow at the staff's or the
referees commands of Ba-ro(return),Geu-man(halt),Cha-ryeot(attention),
and Gyeong-nye(bow). Contestants shall wait until the judge displays or
the judge declares the "Seung-pae"(winner).
Leaving the contest/competition area
After the performance or competition, the contestant shall leave the
competition area upon the staffs or referees command.
Article 18. Breaking Targets

Approved breaking targets are shown as follows. However, types of breaking
targets may be changed depending on the situation of the event. Any change
shall be specified in the Hanmadang competition outline.
Knife hand power breaking: Marble and breakable blocks(for knife hand) as
breaking targets.
Fist power breaking : Tile and assembly materials as breaking targets.
Foot power breaking : Pine boards and assembly materials as breaking targets.
Back whip kick breaking : Pine boards and assembly materials as breaking targets.
All-round breaking : Pine boards as breaking targets.
Record Contest : Pine boards or breakable blocks as breaking targets.
Team competition : Pine boards and other breaking targets(ball, apple,
balloon, etc.) are allowed as breaking targets.
* The Hanmadang Organization Committee will not supply any other targets
other than those stated above. Contestants who wish to use extra breaking
targets must have them approved by the Committee. Attributes of the
targets, such as size, quality, strength, and more will be specified in
accordance with the additional detailed operation rule of breaking targets.
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Article 19. Breaking Board Holder

Fist power breaking, knife hand power breaking, foot power breaking, back
whip kick breaking, speed breaking, high jump breaking, and long jump
breaking will be performed with breaking board holders manufactured in
accordance with preset sizes and shapes. Details such as the size and shape
shall be covered in additional detailed regulations on the breaking board
holder.
Article 20. Representative Meeting

A meeting is held a day before the Hanmadang. It is compulsory for
representatives of each team to attend this meeting. However, the meeting
schedule may be changed depending on the situation of the event. Any change
shall be specified in the Hanmadang competition outline.
The order of the contest/competition along with the drawing of lots will be
decided during the representative meeting.
Article 21. Awards

Awards will be distributed based on the results of the contest/competition by
event and division. However, types and details of awards may be changed
depending on the situation of the event. Any change shall be specified in the
Hanmadang competition outline.
Award types
Each event has one first placer(one team), one second placer(one team),
and two third placers(two teams).
Award details
1. Individual/Pairs
A. First place(1 person): Certificate with a gold medal
B. Second place(1 person): Certificate with a silver medal
C. Third place(2 people): Certificate with a bronze medal
2. Group
A. First place(1 team): Certificate(team, individual) with a
large
trophy(team) and a gold medal(individual)

B. Second place(1 team): Certificate(team, individual) with a medium
trophy(team) and a silver medal(individual)
C. Third place(2 teams): Certificate(team, individual) with a small
trophy(team) and a bronze medal(individual)
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Chapter 4. Regulations on Refereeing Officials

Article 22. Qualifications
The qualification of refereeing is restricted to a person who holds a referee
certificate for the World Taekwondo Hanmadang issued by the Kukkiwon.
Article 23. Duties

Referee
The 1st judge is appointed as the Referee among the assigned judges.
1. Evaluate and score the contest.
2. The referee of the sparring(Kyorugi) is qualified to have control over the
competition but not to award points.
3. The referee of the sparring(Kyorugi) will arbitrarily execute the
judgement authority in accordance with the competition regulations.
4. In the end of the extra round, the referee may make the decision of superiority.
5. The referee has control over the overall procedures of the contest(competition)
and the right to execute disciplinary penalties(warning, deductions) to contestants
who violate the rules of the competition.
6.
If necessary, the referee may convene a meeting with the judges during
the contest(competition).
Judges
1. Judges evaluate and score the contest or competition.
2. They must be fully aware of the Hanmadang rules and regulations by event.
3. The judges shall state their opinions forthrightly when requested to do so
by the referee.
4. They must make clear statements in response to the arbitration procedure,
if required.
Article 24. Duties of Recorders

The recorder shall measure the contest/competition time, and also shall
calculated, record and publicize the awarded points.
The recorder shall manage matters pertaining to recordings.
Article 25. Composition and Assignment of Refereeing Officials

Refereeing officials are appointed by the Kukkiwon president.
The composition and the assignment of refereeing officials can be different
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depending on the situation of each event.

1. Two-refereeing officials system: This refereeing system is designed for the
Power Breaking(Individual) and the Record Contest, composed of one referee
and one judge.
2. Four-refereeing officials system: This refereeing systems is designed for the
Team Kyorugi Competition, composed of one referee and three judges.
3. Five-refereeing officials system: This refereeing systems is designed for
the Poomsae, Team Kyorugi Competition, All-round breaking, Taekwondo
aerobics, and self-defense,
composed of one referee and four judges.
4. Seven-refereeing officials system: This refereeing systems is designed for

team competitions, composed of one referee and six judges.
Refereeing official assignment will be carried out after completing a list of
competitions.
Refereeing officials belong to the same team as that of either contestant or
team shall not be assigned to such a competition.
Article 26. Refereeing Official Uniform

The refereeing officials must wear the designated uniform.
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Chapter 5. Miscellanies
Article 27. Arbitration
Registered team representatives can request arbitration.
Individual contestants without a group can request arbitration individually. However,
It may only be allowed when the individual participant is also enrolled as a representative.
Composition of the Arbitration Committee
The Arbitration Committee is comprised of the following.
1. One chairperson
2. Twelve or less members
Responsibility
The Arbitration Committee shall make corrections of misjudgments and make
reports on those related to the misjudgments or illegal behavior in accordance
with their decision regarding protests. The results of such enactment of disciplinary
action and the reports shall be notified to the president of the Kukkiwon.
The committee shall submit the relevant personnel who committed the misjudgments
or illegal behavior to the Reward and Punishment Committee.
Procedure of Arbitration
1. When objecting to a referees judgment, an official delegate of the team
shall submit an arbitration form, along with the arbitration fee, to the
Arbitration committee within 10 minutes after the contest/competition.
Decision on the result may be announced after 30 minutes.
2. The arbitration fee is USD 100(100,000 KRW).
3.
Decision will be made by a majority of the Arbitration Committee in attendance.
4. To ascertain the facts, the members of the Arbitration Committee may

summon the refereeing officials to discuss the concerned contestant(s).
5. The resolution made by the Arbitration Committee is final, and no
further means of appeal shall be applied.
Article 28. Rewards and Punishments

Matters related to the World Taekwondo Hanmadang Competition Rewards and
Punishments shall be based on the rules of the Kukkiwon Reward and
Punishment Committee.
Disciplinary Procedures
1. The president of the Kukkiwon or the chairperson of the Hanmadang
Organization Committee may request the Reward and Punishment Committee
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for a deliberation when any of the following behaviors are committed by

an executive, a contestant, or a committee member. However, the director
of the Hanmadang Operation Headquarters, in the case of the presidents
or the chairperson's absence, may act in their stead.
A. Interfering with the contest/competition
B. Disturbing public order in the Hanmadang and event areas
C. Inciting the spectators or spreading false rumors
D. Those related to the misjudgment or illegal behavior who were brought to
trial through the Arbitration Committee
2. If there is a justifiable reason to review a case, the Reward and
Punishment committee shall deliberate the matter and immediately take
disciplinary action. The result of the deliberation shall be announced to the
public in the competition area. It shall be subsequently reported to the
president of the Kukkiwon.
3. In order to ascertain the facts, the Reward and Punishment Committee may
summon the concerned and question them about the concerned matter.
Article 29. Matters not Specified in the Rules

In case matters not specified in the Rules occur, they will be dealt with as follows.
Matters related to the contest(competition) will be decided through a consensus
by the director of the Hanmadang Operation Headquarters, and the chairperson
of the Competition Committee and the Referee Committee.
Matters not related to the contest(competition) will be dealt with through a
consensus within the Hanmadang Organization Committee.
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. Contest(Competition) Rules
Chapter 1. Rules by Event
Article 30. Authorized Poomsae
Authorized Poomsae refers to Poomsae formulated by the Kukkiwon.
Competition method : Cut-off, tournament
Competition time : More than 30 seconds and less than 90 seconds
Uniform : Approved Dobok(Taekwondo uniform)
Number of Contestants : Individual - one person, Pairs - two people
Group - three to five people
1. The number of contestants of the team competition and the method of
contest may be varied depending on the situation of the eventfor the
corresponding year. Any changes shall be posted in the Hanmadang
competition outline.
2. Pairs shall be composed of coed teams.
Events by age and gender
1. A group competition consists of males, females, or mixed gender(males and
females). The ratio of males to females is not specified.
2. In case there is a shortage of members in the pairs or team competition
among the international teams, younger contestants may apply for older divisions.
3. The age and number of contestants may vary depending on the characteristics
of the Hanmadang event of the corresponding year and is stated in the
Division
< 9
years
old
< 12
years
old
< 15
years
old
< 18
years
old
< 29
years
old
< 39
years
old
< 49
years
old
< 59
years
old
+60
years
old
Age(year)
up to 9
1012
1315
1618
1929
3039
4049
5059
+60
Male
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
Fem
ale
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
1 person
Division
< 9
years
old
< 12
years
old
< 15
years
old
< 18
years
old
< 29
years
old
+30 years old
Age(year)
up to 9
1012
1315
1618
1929
+30 years old
2
people
35
people
2
people
35
people
2
people
35
people
2
people
35
people
2
people
35
people
Indi
vid
ual
Pair
Group
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2 people
35
people
Designated Poomsae of each division

1. Contestants must demonstrate two Poomsaes.
2. Designated Poomsae draw methods by electronic draws 1 hour before the
contest or during the representative meeting will be the designated Poomsae.
Contest
Age classification
< 9 years old
(Up to 9 years old)
< 12 years old
(1012 years old)
Individual
Group
Taegeuk 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo

Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumkang
< 15 years old

(1315 years old)
Taegeuk 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumkang,

Taebaek
< 18 years old

(1618 years old)
Taegeuk 7, 8 Jang,
Pyongwon, Sipjin
< 29 years old

(1929 years old)
< 39 years old
(3039 years old)
< 49 years old
(4049 years old)
< 59 years old
(5059 years old)
+60 years old
(+60 years old)
Taegeuk 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumkang, Taebaek,

Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae
< 9 years old

(Up to 9 years old)
Pair and
Designated Poomsae
Koryo,
Keumkang,
Taebaek,
Koryo, Keumkang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae,

Cheonkwon

Cheonkwon, Hansoo
Taegeuk 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo
< 12 years old

(712 years old)
Taegeuk 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumkang
< 15 years old

(1315 years old)
Taegeuk 5, 6, 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumkang,

Taebaek
< 18 years old

(1618 years old)
Taegeuk 7, 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumkang, Taebaek,

Pyongwon, Sipjin
< 29 years old

(1929 years old)
Taegeuk
8 Jang, Koryo,
Pyongwon, Sipjin, Jitae
+30 years old
Keumkang,
Taebaek,

Cheonkwon
Compulsory regulations
1. Poomsae techniques are based on the technical regulations enacted by the
Kukkiwon.
2. Poomsae formation can be composed freely.
Marking criteria
Marking criteria are as follows.
1. Authorized Poomsae(10.0)
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A. Accuracy(4.0) : Basic movements, detailed movements of each Poomsae,

and balance
B. Expressivity(6.0) : Speed and power, and balance(sturdiness and
gentleness, tempo, and rhythm) and expression of energy
* Marking follows the detailed marking criteria.
C. Authorized Poomsae Score Chart
Scoring
standards
Marking
Criteria
Marking Criteria Details
Point
4.0
Accuracy
Basic movement, detailed movement of each

Poomsae, balance
4.0
Speed and power
2.0
6.0
Harmony
(sturdiness and gentleness, tempo,
and rhythm)
Expressivity
Expression of energy
2.0
2.0
Marking methods
1. The total score is 10.0 points.
2. Accuracy
Scoring accuracy in the Poomsae competition is based on whether the
contestants carry out each basic Poomsae movement in accordance with the
criteria of Poomsae stipulated by the Kukkiwon.
A. It is evaluated whether the contestants carry out movements in
accordance with the performance criteria of the basic Taekwondo and
Poomsae movements each defined by the Kukkiwon.
B. Balance : In scoring Poomsae, the items of evaluation are the performance
of each movement, the safety of a weight shift arising from connecting
movements, and postural balance. Also, it is evaluated how the
contestants perform the movements when putting their weight on without
losing balance in the process of applying power to the target spot.
3. Expressivity
Scoring expressivity in the Poomsae is to evaluate the ability to express the
original meaning of each Poomsae and the characteristics of techniques and
connections between movements.
A. Speed and Power : The speed and power of Poomsae shall be expressed by
resilient movements made by the strength of the lower body and the
central axis. All movements should start smoothly and end strongly. Also,
movements should be connected without any pause.
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B. Harmony(sturdiness and gentleness, tempo, and rhythm): The balance of

Poomsae means that characteristics of the technique is naturally expressed
by means of controled sturdiness and gentleness, and rhythm.
1) Sturdiness and gentleness : Gentleness means that the body is being
adapted by the body movement with the central axis in a preliminary
motion so as to enhance power and energy. Sturdiness means that
energy and vigor are released due to the convergence of strong
movements, a breath, and a mind.
2) Controlling : Controlling is adjusting the entire flow of all Poomsaes
and connections between each movement.
3) Rhythm : Rhythm refers to the flow of sturdiness and gentleness, and
controlling. It also means that swift and slow movements are smoothly
performed in line with features of each Poomsae.
4) Expression of energy: It represents the level of expression of movements
with dignity and elegance. This is demonstrated through ones
proficiency including the amplitude of motions, concentration, spirits,
discipline, and self-confidence. Evaluation items are eye contact,
Yell(Ki-hap), attitudes, the state of the uniform, and an imposing
appearance shown throughout the Poomsae movements.
Marking methods by item
1. Accuracy
Point deductions shall be given each time a contestant fails to accurately
perform detailed movements or loses balance while executing each Poomsae.
A. 0.1 point deduction
1) Wrong start or wrong movements
2) Redundant movements
a) The axis foot moves before the bodys center shifts.
b) The movements of the stance and the hand are not consistent.
3) Wrong presentation of body parts
a) A fist, knife hand, or wrist is bent or bent backward(extraordinary
movements are exception).
b) Fingers are spread during movements that use the open hand.
c) The ball of the foot or foot blade is not fully shown during kicking.
4) Failing to hit the target spot
5) Failing to show the right stance
6) Excessive preliminary motions
7) Balance lost in the middle or after movements
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B. 0.3 point deduction

1) Performing movements not prescribed in the Poomsae regulations
2) Failing to perform Poomsae movements
3) Pausing for more than two seconds in the middle of the competition
4) Pausing and then resuming from the beginning(the number of
redundant movements 0.3-point deduction)
5) Both feet of a contestant cross the boundary line of the competition area.
6) Failing to make Kihap or carry it out with the other movements
7) Big mistakes are clearly recognized(both feet cross the Poomsae line)
8) Combined movements fail to satisfy the entire course(the number of
missing movements 0.3-point deduction)
9) Supporting foot moves twice during kicking
2. Expressivity
Full marks for expressivity are 6.0 points for 3 items.
A. In an attack and defense that uses the arms, the elbow shall face down,
shoulders shall not be raised, and the chest should be naturally spread.
B. Speed shall be expressed through resilient motions that use the central axis.
C. The attack and defense shall be acquired through the organized connection
of the central
axis, arms, and legs.
D. Desirable expressivity shall be comprised of a spinning of the central axis

and high flexibility.
E. Stepping and turning shall be executed by naturally shifting weight to the
central axis, using the waist, without putting a strain on the body.
F. The connection between movements shall be made by controlling the
sturdiness and gentleness in accordance with the characteristics of each
Poomsae. Moreover, movements shall be connected without pauses.
Penalty[Disqualification("Sil-gyouk")]
1. Disqualification("Sil-gyouk") is given to the following acts
A. Entering the competition on behalf of other player
B. When the contestant fails to follow the regulations regarding Designated
Poomsae, mixed gender, and the uniform prescribed by the Hanmadang
Publication of scores
1. The final score shall be immediately announced after the judges total scores
are collated.
2. When electronic scoring instruments are used
A. The judges shall enter scores in the electronic device after completion of
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the Poomsae performance. The collected score is automatically displayed

on the scoreboard.
B. The final score(average points) and the individual scores shall be displayed
on the scoreboard following the automatic deletion of the highest and
lowest scores of individual judges.
3. Manual marking
A. Immediately after completion of the Poomsae performance, the staff shall
collect and calculate judges' scoring sheets before conveying the results
to the recorder.
B. The recorder shall report the finally calculated score to the referee,
deleting the highest and lowest scores. The recorder will announce the
final score or have the final score displayed.
Decision and declaration of winner
1. The winner shall be the contestant who is awarded with the highest final points.
2. In case of a tie, the contestant(team) with the higher expressivity score may
be selected as a winner. In case of a tie again, the highest and lowest
points(which were excluded) will be added to the total score to determine the
winner.
3. If the abovementioned provision fails to decide a winner, the tied
contestants shall compete with each other once more.
4. If tied again after the re-competition, the contestants should perform
Poomsae randomly chosen by the computer program.
5. If tied again after the re-competition, abovementioned Provision 2 shall be
applied. If the abovementioned provision fails to decide a winner, the tied
contestants shall become co-winners.
Article 31. Creative Poomsae

Creative Poomsae is newly created by applying various techniques, based on
the Taekwondo textbook published by the Kukkiwon.
Competition method : Cut-off
Competition time : More than 60 seconds and less than 70 seconds
Number of contestants : Group contest - three to five people
(It may be varied depending on the situation of the event. Any changes shall be
posted in the Hanmadang competition outline.)
Classification by age and gender
A group contest consists of males, females, and mixed gender(males and
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females). The ratio of males to females is not specified.

* In case there is a shortage of members among the international teams, if
they have less members in the pairs or team competitions, younger
contestants may apply for older divisions.
1. Yeon Mu line(Poomsae lines) : To be composed freely by contestants
2. Number of Poom : 2024 poom(One poom consists of five movements)
3. Technical regulation : Block and attack techniques can be used freely in the
composition.
A. Designated technique movements: All contestants should include designated
technical movements in their Poomsaes. However, they may be varied
depending on the situation of the event. Any change shall be specified in the
1) Repeating side kick : 2 times
2) Jumping side kick : 2 times
3) Back kick : 2 times
4) Back whip kick : 2 times
5) Tornado kick : 2 times
6) 540 horizontal turning kick : 2 times
B. Only original Taekwondo movements or practical applications are accepted.
C. Only original kicking movements or application movements can be
composed for kicking movements.
D. Poomsae hand techniques shall be applied for composing hand techniques.
* Taekwondo techniques shall be approved by the Organization Committee
when the contestant submit the Creative Poomsae plan Therefore, when the
contestant uses techniques that are not described in the Taekwondo
textbook, he/she will be given deduction.
4. Music : Composed freely by contestants
5. For each creative Poomsae, the director or coach must include the name and
purpose of Creative Poomsae, philosophy, each movement names, the number
of movements, and Yeon Mu line. It shall then be filled in the Creative
Poomsae Plan and submitted on the registration of application.
6. If more than two teams are participating from one group(association), the
creative Poomsae routines shall be different from each other.
Marking Criteria
Unrecorded scores will be calculated as basic points.
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1. Accuracy(4.0) : Basic movements, detailed Poomsae movements of each

Poomsae, and designated technical movements
A. Accuracy of the movement(2.0) : Accuracy of Taekwondo movements
(basic position and basic movements)
B. Designated technical movements(2.0) : Techniques designated by the
Hanmadang regulations
2. Program arrangement(6.0) : Expressivity, speed and power, rhythm, and
creativeness
A. Skill(2.0) : Control the speed, sturdiness and gentleness of power,
balance, and rhythm
B. Unity(2.0) : Unity of team performance movements
C. Creativeness(2.0) : Composition, pattern, and value of Poomsae
3. Creative Poomsae Score Chart
Marking Criteria
Accuracy(4.0)
Point
Accuracy of detailed Poomsae movements

of each Poomsae
2.0
Designated technical movements
2.0
Program
arrangement(6.0)
Skill
2.0
Unity
2.0
Creativeness
2.0
Marking methods
1. Accuracy
A. Accuracy of the movement: One mistake in technical
movements(detailed movements of each Poomsae) will earn the
deduction("Gam-jeom") of 0.1 point.
B. A 0.3-point deduction will be given in case of pausing for more than two
seconds in the middle of the competition
C. Pausing and then resuming from the beginning(the number of redundant
movements 0.3-point deduction)
D. A 0.3-point deduction when both feet cross the boundary line of the
competition area
E. Designated technical movement: a 0.3-point deduction in case of a failure
of making movements designated in the Hanmadang Regulations and Rules.
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2. Program arrangement
A. Skill : Control the speed, sturdiness and gentleness of power, balance,
and rhythm
B. Unity : Unity of team Poomsae movements
C. Creativeness : After the competition is over, all aspects such as the
composition, pattern, and value of Poomsae will be
evaluated and scored.
3. Deduction
A. If a contestant lacks or exceeds the time, 0.3 points will be deducted for
every 10 seconds.
B. If the number of contestants does not meet the required limit, 3 points
will be deducted per person.
Penalty[Disqualification("Sil-gyouk")]
1. Disqualification("Sil-gyouk") is given to the following acts
A. Entering the competition on behalf of other players
B. When any team copies another teams Creative Poomsae or wears
incorrect uniform
1. The final score shall be immediately announced after the judges total
scores are collated.
A. The judges shall enter points in the electronic devices immediately after
completion of the Poomsae performance, and the collected points are
automatically displayed on the scoreboard.
B. The final score(average points) and the individual scores shall be displayed
on the scoreboard following the automatic deletion of the highest and
lowest scores of individual judges.
3. When manual scoring is used
A. Immediately after completion of the Poomsae performance, the staff shall
collect and calculate judges' scoring sheets before conveying the results to
the recorder.
1. The winner has the highest total score.
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2. In case of a tie, the contestant(team) with the higher program arrangement

score shall be selected as a winner. In case of a tie again, the highest and
lowest points(which were excluded) will be added to the total score to
determine a winner.
3. If abovementioned Provision 2 fails to decide a winner, the tied contestants
shall compete with each other once more.
applied. If the abovementioned provision fails to decide a winner, the tied
contestants shall become co-winners.
Article 32. Team Kyorugi Competition

Team Kyorugi Competition refers to the event where three to five participants
with equal weight division or from an integrated weight division compete with
each other.
Competition method : Tournament
Competition time : 2 minutes, 3-5 rounds(1 group, 1 round)
Protective gears : Protective gears must be those approved by the Kukkiwon
(electronic protectors are not allowed).
1. All participants are advised to use personal protective gears, such as the
protective cup, chest protection(F), head protection, arms and legs protection,
hands and feet protection, and mouth pieces(except chest
protection), as required.
2. Participants are to use tools that are fully registered and authorized by the Kukkiwon.
Number of contestants : Three to five people
1. It may be varied depending on the situation of the event. Any changes shall be
posted in the Hanmadang competition outline.
2. Group competitions may be conducted in gender-divided teams or coed teams.
The relevant code shall be specified in the Hanmadang competition outline.
3. It is allowed to have one substitute player per weight division.
Classifications by age and weight
1. Age groups are classified into groups under or of 12, 18, and of or above 19
of each gender.
2. See below for the weight details
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A. Weight Division
Male
Female
Under or
of age 12
1318
Of or
above 19
Under or
of age 12
1318
Of or
above 19
-37kg
-51kg
-54kg
-33kg
-44kg
-47kg
-45kg
-59kg
-63kg
-41kg
-49kg
-54kg
-53kg
-68kg
-72kg
-47kg
-55kg
-61kg
-61kg
-78kg
-82kg
-55kg
-63kg
-68kg
+61kg
+78kg
+82kg
+55kg
+63kg
+68kg
It is calculated based on kilogram, including two decimal places. For

example, -38kg refers to weight up to 38.00kg, including 38.009kg. Weight
of or above 38.01kg is considered as excess and shall be disqualified.
Similarly, the +56kg refers to the contestant who weighs 56.01kg or more,
but not for those who weigh 56.00kg.
B. Integrated Weight Division
Male
Female
Under or
of age 12
1318
Of or
above 19
Under or
of age 12
1318
Of or
above 19
-45kg
to -61kg
-59kg
to -78kg
-63kg
to -82kg
-41kg
to -55kg
-49kg
to -63kg
-54kg
to -68kg
Match drawing
A match draw shall be conducted during the representative meeting through a
computer program.
Weigh-in
1. Weigh-in is conducted a day before the event.
2. Males should wear underpants, and females should wear a T-shirt and
Dobok pants and then weigh in. A total of 400 g(cloth weight) may be
deducted from the total weight. It is possible to weigh in without clothing,
depending on the contestants choice.
3. Weigh-in is done only once. However, if the contestant fails to achieve the
target weight, he/she may weigh in again for one time while the weigh-in is
ongoing.
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4. Contestants must bring their Dan certificate to confirm their registration. If not
possible, they are required to present an ID(student card, ID card, drivers
license, or passport). The contestant may be disqualified if he/she fails to do
so.
Competition procedure
1. The referee commands contestants from both teams to position themselves at
the center of the Contest Area and remind them of the precautions regarding
the competition. Contestants bow to each other before the first begins his/her
presentation.
2.
The
competition
begins
with
the
calls
of
Jun-bi(ready),
and
Si-jak(begin) of the referee. In case the Competition time is not being

checked because of a mechanical malfunction or for any other reason, all
records with regard to the contest, including scores and declaration of
prohibited act, declaration are regarded as invalid, even after the referee calls
Si-jak(begin). However, in case the failure of the time check failure is
attributed to the recorders mishandling of the device, the score or
declaration of prohibited acts during the unchecked time may be corrected
through the confirmation of the judge(s).
3. Each round is over when the referee calls Geu-man(halt). Even though
the referee fails to call Geu-man(halt), the round ends when the alloted
time is over.
4. Each round shall come to a stop when the referee calls Gal-yeo(break). It
shall only resume upon the call of Gye-sok(continue). The recorder shall
stop checking the time upon the call of Break(Gal-yeo) and shall only
resume upon the call of Gye-sok(continue).
5. When the round of the last contestant is over, the referee shall command
them to position themselves at the center of the Contest Area and declare the
winner based on the referee' decision.
6. Contestants who are not currently attending the round shall wait at a
designated place outside of the competition area.
Permitted techniques and areas
1. Permitted techniques
A. Fist technique : Making an attack using the front side of a clenched fist
B. Foot technique : Making an attack using the part below the ankle bone
2. Permitted areas
A. Trunk : Attacks using the fist and foot technique are allowed on the part
protected by a chest protector, excluding the spine
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B. Head: Attacks on the entire head wherein only foot techniques are permitted
Valid points
1. Legal scoring area
A. Trunk : The blue or red colored area on the chest protector(except the back)
B. Head : Same with the permitted area
Points
1. Accuracy points
A. Trunk : Points for accurate attack on a legal scoring area with permitted
technique in a certain intensity
B. Head : Points for accurate attack on a legal scoring area with permitted technique
Scoring Criteria
1. Trunk : 1.0 to 3.0 points
A. 1.0 point : Fist attack or linear attack by kick
B. 3.0 points: Spinning kick
2. Head: 3.0 to 5.0 points
A. 3.0 points : linear attack by kick
B. 5.0 points : Spinning kick
C. All points earned in the five rounds are added up.
D. Invalid Scores : The referee shall declare the penalty with invalidation of
point(s) if the contestant earned point(s) by foul or in an unfair manner.
If the attacker had a foul attack without scoring, the referee may declare
it as foul, but it does not affect scoring.
E. Scoring agreements and correction : When objection arises, the referee
may stop the competition by commanding Time The referee will ask
for opinions from the judges and may make changes to the scoring. If the
judge is not in agreement with the referees knockdown judgment, he
or she may object before the referee counts to 4(Net).
Scoring and publication
1. Valid points shall be immediately recorded and publicized.
2. Valid points shall be recorded by judge(s) by using an electronic scoring
instrument or a scoring sheet. Points approved by three judges or more in
the five-refereeing officials system and two judges or more in four-refereeing
officials system shall be regarded valid.
Prohibited acts and penalties
Prohibited acts and penalties consist of warning(Gyong-go) and deduction(Gam-jeom).
1. Penalties for prohibited acts are given by the referee.
2. Two warning shall be counted as one deduction meaning an additional of one
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additional point for the opponent. One warning not appropriated does not
have any influence on officials' decisions.
3. Prohibited acts
A. The following acts shall be classified as prohibited acts, and warning(Gyong-go)
shall be declared when any prohibited acts are conducted.
1) Stepping out of the boundary line
2) Falling action
3) Avoiding or delaying the competition
4) Grabbing, holding or pushing the opponent
5) Lifting the knees in order to block valid attacks or hinder the opponents
attacks, or lifting a leg intended to interfere the opponent's attack without
any attacking movement.
6) Attacking the opponent below the waist
7) Continuing attack even after the referee has commanded Galyeo
8) Attacking opponents with the knee or forehead
9) Attacking the opponents head with hands
10) Attacking an opponent who fell on the ground
11) Displaying undesirable behavior to the coaches or other players
12) When the player asks the referee to stop the competition in order to
adjust protective gears
B. Referees can give deduction when the warned acts are conducted deliberately
and clearly or when the same acts are repeated after warning(Gyong-go).
C. The referee shall declare Gam-jeom(deduction) when the player or
coach commits a prohibited acts seriously.
D. The referee can give a yellow card to request disciplinary action when a player
or coach commits excessive prohibited acts and does not follow the instruction
of the referee. In this case, the Competition Supervisory Committee shall
investigate the player or coachs prohibited behavior and decide whether a
disciplinary action is appropriate.
E. If the player repeatedly and intentionally breaks the rules or fails to follow the
instructions of the referee, the referee can stop the match and declare losing
by foul.
F. Deduction : Penalty acts by player or coaches
1) Failing to follow the instructions of the referee or competition rules
2) Protest or criticize the decision of the referee in an improper way
3) Inappropriate attempts to disturb or affect the outcome of the match
4) Avoiding the normal technical exchanges and, running away, or repeatedly
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stepping out of the boundary line or falling down to avoid effective attacks.
5) Deliberately attacking the opponents face
6) Deliberately attacking the opponent even after the referee has
commanded Galyeo
7) Deliberately attacking an opponent who fell on the ground
8) Deliberately attacking the opponent below the waist
9) Insulting the opponent or his/her coach
10) Other undesirable behavior in the martial art spirit
G. When the opponent is injured by a deduction foul and unable to continue
the competition, the attacker shall be given 3-5 points deduction(3 points in
case of three people, 5 points in case of five people).
H. Warning and deduction shall be added up for the three to five rounds(three
rounds in case of three people, five rounds in case of five people).
Replacing Players
1. It is possible to replace players when aplayer is unable to continue the
competition by injury or other reason. The replaced player shall be in the
same weight division with the injured one. For the integrated weight division,
it is possible to replace with a substitute player.
2. It is not possible to replace a player during the competition.
3. When a player needs to be replaced, the contestant shall submit a statement
for replacement to the Competition Committee.
4. If a participant cannot participate because a team is not able to replace a
player for failing to register a substitute player or for other reasons, thus,
resulting in not being able to continue the competition, the referee shall
renounce the competition and give a score of 1015 points to the opposing
team(10 points in case of three people, 15 points in case of five people).
Decision
1. The team who has earned the highest points from the first to fifth rounds
is declared as the winner.
2. If there is a tie, the two teams may select one player each for
re-competition. Whoever scores 3 points sooner wins the match.
3. If the final score is tied, each team selects a player for the overtime
competition and the winner will be the team who scored three points ahead.
4. When both players fail to obtain 3 points within the given time, the team
that obtain more points shall be declared as the winner.
5. A decision is made based on the superiority record of judges
referee declare the winner.
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and the
6. The referee shall decide the winner if the superiority decision is tied
among judges.
7. Even during the competition, whoever scores 3050 points first wins the
competition(30 points in case of three people, 50 points in case of five people).
8. When a contestant is defeated by the referee's decision (KO or injury), the
referee shall give 1015 points to the opponent team(10 points in case of
three people, 15 points in case of five people).
9. Immediate Closing Criteria(in case of KO or injury)
A. If a player has been down by the scoring technique and unable to resume
the competition after the referee counts to Yeodeol, or when the
referee decided that the player is unable to continue the match
regardless of counting.
B. When a player can not resume the competition after a 1 minute medical break
C. When a player fails to follow the three-time Il-eo-seo(stand-up)
command of referee to continue the competition
D. When a referee decides to stop the competition for the player's safety
E. When there is a medical advice from the commission doctor or medical
staff to stop the competition due to a players injury
10. For a player who has been disqualified at the official weigh-in or for other
reasons arise to miss the match, the referee can give 15 points to the
opposing team.
11. A team with 710 accumulated deduction points shall lose by penalties(7
points in case of three people, 10 points in case of five people).
Decision-Win Criteria
If there is a tie after overtime, the referee shall declare the winner
based on superiority decision of judges.
1. Superiority decision criteria
A. Control of the game
B. Number of performed techniques
C. Sport manner
Results and Decision Types
1. Win by final score : The team who earned the highest score combined from
round 1 to the final round will win
2. Win by withdrawal : It is a winning by the opposing player who gives up
the competition, and the result is declared in the
following cases
A. When a contestant does not resume the competition after the rest period
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or fails to respond to the call to begin the competition

B. When the coach determines that there is no need to proceed the match due
to the players inferiority, and throws a towel into the court to signify
forfeiture of the competition
3. When two among three players in the weight division, or three among five
players in the weight division missed the competition.
4. Win by superiority decision: If no one score any points in the extra round, the
superiority decision shall be made based on the decision criteria.
5. Win by penalty : It is given by the referees as following acts
A. When the opposing accumulated 10 penalty points by
warning(Gyong-go) and deduction(Gam-jeom)
B. When the opposing player or coach do not follow the competition rules or the
referees commands, or commits prohibited acts including improper protest
C. Win by penalty is the final decision and the competition shall end regardless
of the remaining rounds.
Overtime
1. Overtime shall be given if the 5th round ends with a tie. The team shall
play one extra round for 2 minutes.
2. The overtime round does not count previous scores or penalties.
3. In the weight division competition, the team can select one player from the 3
weight divisions, excluding the lightest and heaviest weight divisions, for the
overtime competition.
4. For the integrated weight division competition, the director or coach selects
one participant.
5. The coach shall submit the name of the player to the referee.
6. The substitute player cannot play the overtime competition.
Critical situation
1. When any part of the body other than the sole of the foot touches the floor
due to the force of the opponents scoring technique
2. When a contestant staggers and shows no intention or ability to continue as
a result of the opponents scoring technique
3. When the referee decides that the competition cannot continue as a result of
being struck by a legitimate scoring technique
Procedure in the event of a critical situation
1. When a contestant is in critical situation as a result of the opponents
legitimate attack, the referee shall take the following measures.
A. The referee shall keep the attacker away from a fallen contestant by
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the declaration of Galyeo(break).

B. The referee shall count aloud from Hana(one) to Yeol(ten) at
one-second intervals toward the fallen contestant, making hand signals
indicating the passage of time.
C. In case the fallen contestant stands up during the referees count and
desires to continue the fight, the referee shall continue the count up to
Yeodeol(eight) for the recovery of the contestant to recover. The
referee shall then determine if the contestant has recovered and, if so,
continue the competition by declaring Gye-sok(Continue).
D. When a contestant who has been knocked down cannot demonstrate the
intention to resume the competition until the count of Yeodeol(eight) the
referee shall announce the other contestant as a winner.
E. The count shall be continued even after the end of the round or the
expiration of the Competition time.
F. In case both contestants are knocked down, the referee shall continue
counting as long as one of the contestants has been in a critical
situation.
G. In case both contestants are knocked down and both contestants fail to
recover by the count of Yeol(ten), the referee shall end the round
and continue the next round. The winner shall be decided by the
competition score before the occurrence of the knock down if the
contestant is the final round player.
H. When it is judged by the referee that a contestant is unable to continue,
the referee may decide on the winner either without counting or
during the counting.
Procedure of Suspending the Competition
When the match is discontinued because a player has been injured, the
following acts shall be carried out by the referee.
1. The referee can command Gyeshi(suspend) and command to give
medical treatment to the player.
2. The medical break can last for 1 minute.
3. When the player is not back in the competition after the given time above,
the referee shall take the following measures
A. The referee shall declare 5 point deduction to the opposing player if the
player injured by a penalty act.
B. Give 15 points to the opposing team when the injury was caused by an
effective attack.
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Arbitration and Video Analysis

1. For objecting to a referees judgment, a director or coach can claim an
arbitration to the Arbitration Committee within 10 minutes after the
contest/competition. The procedure shall be progressed pursuant to Article 27
of the Hanmadang Contest/Competition Rules.
2. A video analysis can be provided depending on the situation on the event day
and specified in the Hanmadang competition outline.
Matters not described in this Regulations are dealt with by the agreement of the
judges or the decision of the Technical Advisory Committee.
Article 33. Fist Breaking

The fist breaking technique should follow the description in the Kukkiwon
textbook. It is a straight down punch technique to breaking targets, which are
set on breaking holders at a certain height.
Competition time : 20 seconds or less
1. Contestants must decide the number of breaking targets and request them
while waiting for an event.
2. The breaking targets shall be authorized by the Organization Committee.
3. Contestant may place the protective materials given by the
Organization Committee on the breaking targets to protect themselves
from fist injuries, but they should never put any material directly
around their fists.
4. The fist breaking uses the front part of the forefinger and the middle finger.
5. Breaking is conducted only once and must be done within 20 seconds after
the Si-Jak command.
6. The time to stack breaking targets may not exceed 1 minute, and the
width of the support for the breaking target may not be adjusted randomly.
Technical regulations
1. Contestants may use the application technique, which is to lift the stepping
foot off the ground.
2. Contestants must use their fist or vertical fist to break the target.
3. Contestants can decide the breaking direction.
Marking methods
1. Marking is based on the number of broken targets
2. A square-figured target: The broken target means that at least one edge of
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the four sides is totally broken. Otherwise, it would be declared as a failure.

3. Separate standards are applied to other breaking targets.
Penalty[warning("Gyong-go")], deduction("Gam-jeom"), and disqualification("Sil-gyouk")
1. Penalties are given by the referee.
2. The penalties are warning("Gyong-go"), deduction("Gam-jeom"), and
disqualification("Sil-gyouk").
A. One warning penalty is equal to a 0.5 point deduction.
B. Two warning penalties are equal to one deduction.
C. One deduction penalty is equal to 1.0 point deduction, and it is equal to
one breaking target.
3. Warning or deduction is given to the following acts
A. Giving deliberate verbal attacks or movements for disturbing other
contestants breaking
B. Disturbing the referee or the staffs to proceed during the competition
C. Damaging the breaking target by fists during preparation for breaking
D. Exceeding the time(1.0 point deduction shall be applied per 10 seconds, and
a 1.0 point deduction is equal to one breaking target)
E. When the abovementioned acts in the items A, B, and C are repeated
slightly after the warning or when the abovementioned acts are repeated
deliberately and clearly.
F. When the compulsory regulation was violated
4. Penalty points shall be deducted from the participant's total score.
5. Disqualification is given to the following acts
A. When any parts of the body above the knees touch the ground after
breaking(knees on the ground are accepted)
B. When the breaking trial is conducted once more
C. When the contestant conducts breaking in an unfair manner
1. The final score shall be immediately announced after the total of the judges
A. The judges shall enter scores in the electronic device immediately after
completion of the breaking, and the collected score is automatically
displayed on the scoreboard.
A. Immediately after completion of the breaking, the staff shall collect and
calculate judges' scoring sheets before conveying the results to the
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recorder.
B. The recorder shall report the score to the referee and have the final score
displayed.
1. The winner has the highest number of breaking targets.
2. In case of a tie, the winner is the one who has previously requested for more
breaking targets.
3. If the abovementioned provision fails to decide a winner, the winner shall be
the one who weighs less.
Article 34. Knife Hand Breaking

The knife hand breaking means the technique that breaks the targets set on
breaking board holders at a certain height with the knife hand standing
vertically pursuant to the description in the Kukkiwon textbook.
1. The contestant shall decide the number of breaking targets and apply for it
prior to the competition.
3. The contestant can place the protective materials provided by the
Organization Committee on the breaking targets to protect own hands.
However, any protective materials shall not be attached on the
contestant's knife hands or wrists.
4. For the knife hand breaking, contestants shall use the part between the
side of the first finger joint of the little finger and side of the wrist.
5. The breaking shall be tried only once and be conducted within 20 seconds
after the Si-Jak command.
6. The time to stack breaking targets may not exceed 1 minute, and the
width of the support for the breaking target may not be adjusted randomly.
When the contestants stepping foot leaves from the ground, it may be
deemed as an application technique.
Marking methods
1. Number of broken targets
2. In case of a square-figured target, it is supposed to be broken with at
least one edge of the four sides. Otherwise, it would be declared as a
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failure if some of the side edges are remained.

3. Any other breaking targets will be decided with additional standards.
A. One warning penalty is equal to a 0.5-point deduction.
B. Two warning penalties are equal to one deduction.
C. One deduction penalty is equal to 1.0 point deduction, and it is equal to one
breaking target.
contestants' breaking
C. Damaging the breaking target by knife hand during preparation for breaking
A. When any parts of the body above the knees touches the ground after
breaking(knees on the ground are accepted)
B. When the contestant breaks the target by using only the wrist
C. When the contestant breaks the target with vertical flat fist or hammer fist
D. When the contestant conducts breaking in an unfair manner
1. The final score shall be immediately announced after the total of the judges
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recorder.
B. The recorder shall report the score to the referee and have the final
score displayed.
Decision and declaration of a winner
breaking targets.
Article 35. Side Kick / Back Kick Breaking

The kick breaking(side kick / back kick breaking) means the techniques that
break the targets set on breaking board holders at a certain height with a foot
blade or heel of a foot pursuant to the description in the Kukkiwon textbook.
The height of the breaking holder may be adjusted within the appointed
standard.
4. The contestant can not attach any bandages or other materials on their feet.
5. For the kick breaking, the contestant shall use the front or side of the sole, or
heel.
6. The height of the breaking targets shall be higher than the contestant's waist.
1. When the contestants stepping foot leaves from the ground, it may be
2. Before performing kicks, the contestant can use a shuffle step or less than
two steps.
Marking method
1. Number of broken targets.
2. In case of a square-figured target, it is supposed to be broken with at least
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one edge of the four sides. Otherwise, it would be declared as a failure if

some of the side edges are remained.
A. One warning penalty is equal to a 0.5-point deduction.
B. Two warning penalties are equal to one
deduction.
C. One deduction penalty is equal to 1.0 point deduction , and it is equal to one
breaking target.
C. Damaging the breaking target by foot during preparation for breaking
D. Exceeding the time(1.0 point deduction shall be applied per 10 seconds,
and a 1.0 point deduction is equal to one breaking target)
slightly after the warning or when the abovementioned acts are
repeated deliberately and clearly.
A. When any parts of the body above the knees touches the ground after
breaking
B. When the contestant conducts breaking in an unfair manner
1. The final score shall be immediately announced after the total of the
judges scores are collated.
calculate judges' scoring sheets before conveying the results to the recorder.
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displayed.
breaking targets.
3. If the abovementioned provision fails to decide a winner, the winner shall
be the one who weighs less.
4. When the contestant fails to break any breaking target, he/she is disqualified
for the final round, and he/she shall be excluded from the rank if it is the
final round.
Article 36. Back Whip Kick Breaking(Spinning Hook kick)

Back whip kick breaking is a technique that breaks the targets set by
breaking board holders at a certain height with the heel of a foot by
turing the body pursuant to the description in the Kukkiwon textbook.
4. The contestant can not attach any bandages or other materials on their feet.
5. For the kick breaking, the contestant shall use the front of the sole, or heel.
6. The height of the breaking targets shall be higher than the contestant's shoulder.
1. When the contestants stepping foot leaves from the ground, it may be
2. Before performing kicks, the contestant can use a shuffle step or less than
two steps.
Marking method
1. Number of broken targets
2. In case of a square-figured target, it is supposed to be broken with at least
one edge of the four sides. Otherwise, it would be declared as a failure if
some of the side edges are remained.
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A. One warning penalty is equal to a 0.5 point deduction.
B. Two warning penalties are equal to one
deduction.
C. One deduction penalty is equal to 1.0 point deduction, and it is equal to one
breaking target.
C. Damaging the breaking target by foot during preparation for breaking
A. When any parts of the body above the knees touch the ground after breaking
B. When the contestant conducts breaking in an unfair manner
1. The final score shall be immediately announced after the total of the
judges scores are collated.
recorder.
displayed.
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breaking targets.
4. When the contestant fails to break any breaking target, he/she is
disqualified for the final round and he/she shall be excluded from the rank
if it is the final round.
Article 37. All-Round Breaking

All-round
breaking
can
be
freely
composed
by
contestants
using
breaking
techniques.
2. The breaking targets are restricted to pine boards(710 boards).
3. Assistants are limited to 15 members.
1. The contestant can select breaking techniques freely.
2. The setting for breaking can be prepared freely, however, the contestant can
not retry when failing to stay in the air for the breaking technique.
3. When the breaking target is damaged or broken without any impact generated
while the contestant spins(horizontal turn, vertical turn, or twist turn) or
jumps for breaking, the breaking shall not be accepted as a success.
Marking Criteria
1. Accuracy
A. Number of broken targets : The number of targets broken by breaking techniques
B. Landing : Well-balanced landing after performing the breaking techniques
A. Skill : Level of difficulty when performing(height and turning angle)
B. Expressivity : accurate and stable technical expression while remaining in the air
C. Creativeness : Balance of the set composition and creative techniques
3. All-Round Breaking Score Chart
Marking
Criteria
Point
Accuracy(4.0)
Number of broken targets
2.0
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Program
arrangement(6.0)
Landing
2.0
Skill
2.0
Expressivity
2.0
Creativeness
2.0
Marking methods
1. Accuracy
A. Number of broken targets : 0.1 point deduction per unbroken target
B. Landing : Unbalanced landing after a technical Skill presentation will incur a
0.1-point deduction.
A. Skill : Level of difficulty while performing techniques.(The higher and the
greater number of rotations gets the higher point.
B. Expressivity : Evaluate and grade the level of accurate and stable technical
expression while remaining in the air
C. Creativeness : Scoring is done in accordance with the degree of the performing
diverse set composition and new techniques for breaking.
D. Program arrangement points will not be deducted for every mistake. Instead,
points will be deducted after watching the overall All-round Breaking
program.
Penalty[deduction("Gam-jeom"), and disqualification("Sil-gyouk")]
2. The penalties are deduction("Gam-jeom"), and disqualification("Sil-gyouk")
then One deduction is equal to a 0.1 point deduction.
3. Deduction is given to the following acts
A. Disturbing the referee or the staffs to proceed during the competition
B. Exceeding the time(0.3 point deduction shall be applied per 10 seconds.)
C. If the contestant falls down when executing the landing position, 0.3 will be
deducted for each fall.
D. If the assistant for breaking helps to break the breaking target, 0.3 points
will be deducted.
E. If the number of assistants is more than permitted, 1 point will be deducted
for each extra assistant.
A. Entering the contest in the name of others
B. Using breaking targets other than the ones provided by the Organization
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Committee was used, or cheating so that the breaking targets break easily
2. When electronic scoring instruments are used, the judges shall enter the
scores in the electronic device immediately after completion of the breaking,
and the collected score is automatically displayed on the scoreboard.
recorder.
B. The recorder shall report the score to the referee and have the final
score displayed.
1. The winner has the highest total score.
2. In case of a tie, the contestant with the higher program arrangement score shall
be selected as a winner. In case of a tie again, the highest and lowest points(which
were excluded) will be added to the total score to determine a winner.
applied. If tied again after applying abovementioned Provision 2, the
contestants shall be deemed as co-winners.
Article 38. Self-Defense Technique

Self-Defense Techniques refer to the martial arts that fights the attacker
with bare hand and foot of striking, kicking, punching, thrusting, locking,
grabbing, and throwing down. These are defensive techniques that can be
used to dominate an opponent and consider his/her life.
Uniform : Approved Dobok
Number of contestants : 5 to 7 members
1. Attackers weapons must be imitations in order to avoid any possible injury
2. The theme of self-defense can be chosen freely.
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3. Use of sound effects is not allowed.

4. Expressing the divided movements are not allowed.
5. Performing contestants must not carry weapons.
6. The self-defense routine should not be comical.
7. Exaggerated actions and overuse of violence are not allowed.
8. Music is allowed.
9. The items used in the presentation do not effect the scoring.

1. Contestants shall attack and defend by using hands and feet to strike,
kick, punch, thrust, twist, lock, and throw opponents.
2. Contestants are to constantly attack and block in multiple directions.
Marking Criteria
1. Accuracy(4.0 points)
A. Accuracy of the movements(2.0) : Accuracy of Taekwondo movement
B. Accuracy of the technical movements(2.0) : Accuracy of the Taekwondo
technical movement
2. Program arrangement(6.0 points)
A. Practicality(2.0) : Practicality of movements and technique combination
B. Skill(2.0) : Degree of skillfulness of practical technique
C. Creativeness(2.0) : Unique creativity
3. Self-Defense Technique Score Chart
Marking Criteria
Point
Accuracy of movements
2.0
Accuracy of techniques
2.0
Practicality
2.0
Skill
2.0
Creativeness
2.0
Accuracy(4.0)
Program
arrangement(6.0)
Marking methods
1. Accuracy
A. Accuracy of movements : 0.1 point is deducted for each inaccurate movement.
B. Accuracy of technique : 0.1 point is deducted for each inaccurate technique.
A. Practicality : Practical movements, including technique combination and
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application, will be evaluated and marked.

B. Skill : Skillfulness of practical technique is to be evaluated and marked.
C. Creativeness : Creative theme is to be evaluated and scored after the scenario.
3. As for the evaluation of program arrangement, points will not be deducted
in every mistake. Points will be deducted after watching the entire program.
Penalty [deduction("Gam-jeom"), and disqualification("Sil-gyouk")]
2. The penalties are deduction("Gam-jeom"), and disqualification("Sil-gyouk").
A. One deduction penalty is equal to
0.1 point deduction.

A. Conducting undesirable acts
C. Using unapproved weapons
D. When contestants injure themselves
E. Exceeding the time(0.3 point deduction shall be applied per 10 seconds.)
F. If the number of contestants does not meet the required limit, 3 points
will be deducted per person.
G. Stepping over the boundary line of the comepetition area results to a
0.3 point deduction.
H. Creating a comedic performance.
B. The use of real weapons instead of fake weapons
completion of the self-defence technique, and the collected score is
B. The final score(average points) shall be displayed on the scoreboard
following the automatic deletion of the highest and lowest scores of
individual judges.
A. Immediately after completion of the self-defence technique, the staff shall
collect and calculate judges' scoring sheets before conveying the results to
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the recorder.
B. The recorder shall report the finally calculated score to the referee, deleting
the highest and lowest scores. The recorder will announce the final score or
have the final score displayed.
1. The winner shall be the contestant(team) who is awarded more points in total.
2. In case of a tie, the contestant(team) with the higher program arrangement score
shall be selected as a winner. In case of a tie again, the highest and lowest
points(which were excluded) will be added to the total score to determine a winner.
4. In case the scores of the tiebreaker are still tied, the calculation method in
Provision 2 shall be applied. If tied again after applying abovementioned
Provision 2, the contestants shall be deemed as co-winner.
Article 39. Taekwondo Aerobics

Taekwondo aerobics refers to the Taekwondo movements composed with
music and musical instruments to perform gymnastic-type movements.
Competition time : More than 1 minute and 50 seconds and less than 2 minutes
Uniform : Choice of top, Dobok pants, and belt
1. Hand movements shall follow basic Taekwondo movements.
2. Kicks shall follow basic Taekwondo kicks.
3. Submit your music CD(or tape) during the representative meeting or before
the contest.
4. It is required to change formation during the performance more than three times.
Designated technique movements
It is possible to change the contest specifications of compulsory techniques
depending on the situation of the event. However, all members need to
perform compulsory techniques together.
1. Repeating side kick : 2 times
2. Head-high roundhouse kick : 2 times
3. Back kick : 2 times
4. Back whip kick : 2 times
5. Tornado kick : 2 times
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6. Acrobatic motion : 2 times

1. Make-up is allowed.
2. Any items can be used in the presentation, which will not effect the scoring.
Marking Criteria
1. Accuracy(4.0 points)
A. Accuracy of movements(2.0) : accuracy of Taekwondo movements
B. Designated technique movements(2.0) : Designated technique movements
which are specified in the Hanmadang regulations
2. Program arrangement(6.0 points)
A. Skill(2.0 points) : Balance between rhythm and the movements
B. Expressivity(2.0 points) : Balance between the dynamic expressions and music
C. Creativeness(2.0 points) : Creative presentation and artistic values
3. Taekwondo Aerobics Score Chart
Marking Criteria
Point
Accuracy of movements
2.0
Designated technique movements
2.0
Skill
2.0
Expressivity
2.0
Creativeness
2.0
Accuracy(4.0)
Program
arrangement(6.0)
Scoring method
1. Accuracy
A. Accuracy of movements : 0.1-point deduction per inaccurate movement
B. Designated technique movements : 0.3-point deduction per failure to
perform designated technique movements which are specified in the
Hanmadang Regulations.
A. Skill : Balance between rhythm and the movements
B. Expressivity : Balance between the dynamic expressions and music
C. Creativeness : Creative presentation and artistic values
3. Points will not be deducted for every mistake. Points will be deducted
after watching the entire program arrangement.
Penalty(deduction(Gam-jeom") and disqualification("Sil-gyouk"))
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A. One deduction penalty is equal to a 0.1-point deduction.
C. If a contestant lacks or exceeds the time, 0.3 points will be deducted
for every 10 seconds.
D. If the number of contestants does not meet the required limit, 3
points will be deducted per person.
E. Stepping over the boundary line of the competition area results to a 0.3
point deduction.
F. Not performing the compulsory technical movements will deduct 0.3
points per movement.
5. Disqualification is given to Entering the contest in the name of others
completion of the Taekwondo, and the collected score is automatically
B. The final score(average points) shall be displayed on the scoreboard
following the automatic deletion of the highest and lowest scores of
individual judges.
A. Immediately after completion of the Taekwondo aerobics, the staff shall
collect and calculate judges' scoring sheets before conveying the results
to the recorder.
1. The winner shall be the contestant(team) who is awarded more points in total.
2. In case of a tie, the contestant(team) with the higher program arrangement
score shall be selected as a winner. In case of a tie again, the highest and
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lowest points(which were excluded) will be added to the total score to

determine a winner.
3. If the abovementioned provision fails to decide a winner, the tied
contestants shall compete with each other once more.
4. In case the scores of the tiebreaker are still tied, the calculation method in
provision 2 shall be applied. If tied again after applying the abovementioned
provision 2, the contestants shall be deemed as co-winners.
Article 40. Record Contest

Record Contest refers to a competition in which an individual competes with
various measures(numbers, speed, height, distance) in the given time and space
under the same conditions. The contest measures can be varied depending on the
situation of the event and specified in the Hanmadang competition outline.
Speed Breaking
Speed breaking refers to a contest in which contestants compete over how they
completely break the target at high speed using techniquessuch as fist punch,
knife hand strike, or kickwhile the distance that the target is pushed away when
it is hit is measured for scoring.
1. Competition method : Cut-off
2. Competition time : 20 seconds
3. Compulsory regulations
A. The breaking targets shall be authorized by the Organization Committee.
B. The number of breaking targets shall be 2 to 5 pieces. The number of
targets shall be based per gender or age, which shall be specified in the
C. The contestant cannot use any protective gear on the body.
D. The contestant shall place the protective pad provided by the Organization
Committee on the breaking targets to prevent injuries.
4. Technical regulations
A. In fist punch breaking, a contestant shall break the target at high speed
using the knuckle part of a tightly clenched fist
B. In knife hand strike breaking, a contestant shall break the target at high
speed using a turned over knife hand or reversed knife hand.
C. In fist punch or knife hand strike, there is no assigned position for stepping,
but the sole of the foot should not be off the floor.
D. In kick breaking, contestant shall break the target at high speed using
the front kick with ball of the foot, the ball or instep of the foot in a
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roundhouse kick, the foot blade in a side kick, or the foot blade or heel
in a back kick.
E. There are no assigned positions for kicks and stepping. Only taking one
step is allowed.
F. Breaking shall be conducted only once.
5. Marking method
A. The distance in which the target is pushed away upon striking is
measured for scoring.
B. If the target is not completely broken, it is subject to disqualification.
6. Penalty(warning("Gyong-go"), deduction("Gam-jeom"), and
disqualification("Sil-gyouk")
A. Penalties are given by the referee.
B. The penalties are warning("Gyong-go"), deduction("Gam-jeom"), and
1) One warning is not effective.
2) Two warning penalties are equal to a 1.0 point deduction.
3) 1.0 point deduction is equivalent to a distance of 10 cm in which the target
is pushed away.
C. Warning or deduction is given to the following acts
1) Giving deliberate verbal attacks or movements for disturbing other
2) Disturbing the referee or the staffs to proceed during the competition
3) Exceeding the time(1.0 deduction per 10 seconds, and a one point
deduction is equal to deducting 10 cm from the recorded distance.)
4) Referees can give deduction penalties when the abovementioned acts
are repeated slightly after warning; or when the abovementioned acts
are conducted deliberately and clearly after warning.
D. Penalty points shall be deducted from the participant's total score.
E. Disqualification regulations
1) When any parts of the body above the knees touch the ground after breaking
2) If the contestant breaks the target with unapproved techniques.
3) Entering the contest in the name of others
4) If the target is not completely broken, it is subject to disqualification.
7. Decision and declaration of winner
A. The contestant who manages to break the target with the least distance
is declared as the winner.
B. In case of a tie, the contestants shall compete with each other once more.
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C. In case of a tie again, the two contestants may be announced as co-winners.

Consecutive Tornado kick Breaking
Consecutive Tornado kick refers to consecutively breaking targets by
kicking it while jumping and spinning the body by more than a full round
(360 degrees) while putting the axis on the front foot.
A. More than one spin in the same place
B. Targets must be positioned at a height over the contestants waist.
C. Pine boards must be used for the targets.
D. Total number of assistants should be five or less.
E. Target-holding assistants should be two in the front.
F. Target-holding assistants are not to cross the stop line.
G. All assistants must remain in a 2 square area.
4. Deduction("Gam-jeom")
A. The target is lower than the contestants waist(1.0-point deduction).
B. The target-holding assistants act to help the contestants breaking(1.0-point
deduction).
C. The target-holding assistants cross over the stop line(1.0-point deduction).
D. The contestant crosses over the stop line(1.0-point deduction).
E. A 1.0-point deduction is equal to one breaking target.
F. Penalty points shall be deducted from the participant's total score.
5. Disqualification("Sil-gyouk") regulation
A. The contestant touches the ground with his/her hand or falls over.
B. The assistants or contestants cross over the stop line more than three times.
C. Entering the contest in the name of others
6. Publication of scores
A. Judges will report the scoring result to the referee.
B. The referee check the scoring result and immediately announce.
A. The contestant with the highest record is declared as the winner.
B. If the final scores are tied, one round of a tiebreaker will be commenced.
If the scores are still tied after the tiebreaker, a younger contestant
from the group under or of age 18, or older one from the group of or
above 19 will be the winner.
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Consecutive back whip kick breaking

Consecutive back whip kick refers to consecutively breaking targets in the
same place with the sole or heel of foot, turning the foot backward in large
movement.
A. Consecutive turning must be made in
the same place.
B. Targets must be positioned at a height over the contestants waist.

C. Pine boards must be used for the targets.
D. Total number of assistants should be five or less people.
E. Target-holding assistants should be two people in the front.
F. Target-holding assistants are not to cross the stop line.
G. All assistants must remain in a 2 area
4. Deduction("Gam-jeom")
A. The target is lower than the contestants waist(1.0 point deduction).
B. The target-holding assistants act to help the contestants breaking(1.0 point deduction).
C. The target-holding assistants cross over the stop line(1.0 point deduction).
D. The contestant crosses over the stop line(1.0 point deduction).
E. A 1.0-point deduction is equal to one breaking target.
F. Penalty points shall be deducted from the participant's total score.
5. Disqualification("Sil-gyouk") regulations
A. The contestant touches the ground with his/her hand or falls over
B. The assistants or contestants cross over the stop line more than three times.
A. Judges will report the scoring result to the referee
B. The referee check the scoring result and immediately announce it.
A. The contestant with the highest record is declared as the winner.
B. If the final scores are in tie, one round of tie-breaker will be commenced.
If the scores are still in tie after tie-breaker, younger contestant from the
group under or of age 18, or older one from the group of or above 19 will
be the winner.
High Jump Kick Breaking
After an approach run, jump high to break the target with foot.
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2. Competition time : 20 seconds or less

A. Contestants shall decide and register the target height before the contest.
B. The contestant cannot apply for less than 5cm increment for his applying
distance.(For instance, a contestant can not apply for 172cm or 174cm,
but do for 180cm or 185cm. The gap unit shall be 5cm)
C. The breaking targets shall be authorized by the Organization Committee.
D. The breaking shall be tried only once and be conducted within 20 seconds
E. The approach run should be shorter than 7m.
A. After breaking the set target, the contestant may set a farther target. The
contestant gets a total of three chances, including the initial round.
B. After succeeding in the initial breaking, the height of the second or third
round may be set according to the participants own judgment. However,
the participant may not conduct the third round without conducting the
second one.
C. The finalist may try to make the best record, regardless of times.
5. Penalty(warning("Gyong-go"), deduction("Gam-jeom"), and disqualification("Sil-gyouk")
2) Two warning penalties are equal to one deduction.
3) At each deduction, 1.0 point is subtracted, which is equivalent to a 10 cm
target height.
3) Exceeding the time(one point deduction per 10 seconds, and a one point
deduction is equal to the target height of 10 cm)
4) Referees can give deduction penalties when the abovementioned acts are
repeated slightly after warning; or when the abovementioned acts are
conducted deliberately and clearly after warning.
D. Penalties are only given at the round for which the contestant registered
the target height.
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E. Penalty points shall be deducted from the participant's total score.

A. When any parts of the body above the knees touch the ground after
breaking(placing hands are allowed)
B. If the contestant breaks the target with an unapproved technique.
B. The referee checks the scoring result and immediately announces it.
8. Decision and declaration of a winner
A. The contestant is disqualified if he/she failed to break the set target.
B. If a contestant fails in the second or third round, the height that he or
she succeeds in the previous round will be marked as his or her highest record.
C. If the height is the same between the participant who had succeeded in the
first round and failed in the second round, and the participant who had
succeeded in the second round and failed in the third round, then one more
opportunity for a round will be given to decide the winner.
D. The contestant with the highest record is declared as the winner.
E. In case of a tie, the contestants shall compete with each other once
more. In case of a tie again, the contestant with shorter height is
declared as the winner.
Long Jump Kick Breaking
It is to break the target beyond the obstacle from distance using jump side
kick technique after an approach run. The result is recorded by the farthest
distance.
2. Competition time : 20 seconds or less
A. The contestant shall request the desired target distance before the contest.
B. The distance is set by 10 cm.(For example, registering 275 cm or 278
cm is not allowed. Distance of minimum units of 10 cm, such as 280 cm
or 290 cm, is the only allowed target distance.)
C. The breaking targets shall be authorized by the Organization Committee.
D. The breaking shall be tried only once and be conducted within 20 seconds
E. The approach run should be shorter than 12m.
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A. After breaking the set target, the contestant may set a farther target. The
contestant gets a total of three chances, including the initial round.
B. After succeeding in the first breaking, the distance of the second or third
round may be set according to the participants own judgment. However,
the participant may not conduct third round without conducting the second one.
C. The height of the obstacle shall be specified in the Hanmadang
D. The finalist may try to make the best record, regardless of times
5. Penalty(warning("Gyong-go"), deduction("Gam-jeom"), and disqualification("Sil-gyouk")
2) Two warning penalties are equal to one deduction.
3) One deduction penalty is equal to 1.0 point deduction, and it s equal to
the target distance of 10 cm.
3) Exceeding the time(1.0 point deduction per 10 seconds, and a 1.0 point
deduction is equal to the target distance of 10 cm.)
4) Referees can give deduction penalties when the abovementioned acts
are repeated slightly after warning; or when the abovementioned acts
are conducted deliberately and clearly after warning.
D. Penalty points shall be deducted from the participant's total score.
A. When the obstacle or horizontal bar falls or drops down.
B. When any parts of the body above the knees touch the ground after
breaking(placing hands are allowed)
C. When a Foot touches the ground before breaking
D. Entering the contest in the name of others
B. The referee checks the scoring result and immediately announces it.
8. Decision and declaration of a winner
A. Contestants who fails to break at the registered target distance will be
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disqualified.
B. If a contestant fails in the second or third round, the distance that he or
she succeeds in the previous round will be marked as his or her longest record.
C. If the distance is the same between the participant who had succeeded in
the first round and failed in the second round, and the participant who had
succeeded in the second round and failed in the third round, then one more
opportunity for a round will be given to decide the winner.
D. The contestant with the longest record is declared as the winner.
E. In case of a tie, the contestants shall compete with each other once
more. In case of a tie again, the contestant with shorter height is
declared as the winner.
Article 41. Team Competition

Team Competition refers to creatively composing and displaying the designated
Taekwondo movements.
Competition time : 5 minutes 30 seconds or less
Categories
1. Creative Poomsae
3. Single jumping breaking
5. Spinning breaking(horizontal/vertical turn back)
6. Creative breaking
7. Power breaking
Details of the event
1. Creative Poomsae
Creative Poomsae is a newly created Poomsae incorporating various
techniques, satisfying the Taekwondo requirements mentioned in the
Kukkiwon textbook.
A. The technical detail regulations about Creative Poomsae are in line with
Article 31 Creative Poomsae of the Hanmadang Contest/Competition Rules
Self-defense techniques refers to martial art to fight the attacker with bare
hand and foot of striking, kicking, punching, thrusting, locking, grabbing, and
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throwing down. These are defensive technique that can be used to dominate
an opponent and consider his/her life.
A. All contestants must participate in the Self-defense technique
B. The detailed Technical Regulations about the self-defence technique follow
Article 38 Self-Defence Technique Regulations of the Hanmadang
Contest/Competition Rules.
C. Either a short or long stick can be chosen as a weapon.
D. The team shall include at least one female contestant.
3. Single jumping breaking
Breaking many fixed targets with one or more various techniques using the
hands and feet through a single jump.
Ex.) Scissors Kick - 3 to 5 times, Front Kick in three different levels
of height by stepping over a person's back, Roundhouse Kick - 3 steps
Jumping Front Kick in three different levels of height, Jumping Side
Kick in three different levels of height
A. The contestant can choose the direction and location to install breaking
targets for each technique, but the targets must be placed within the
boundary lines.
B. The contestant can decide the height and distance to install breaking targets
and will be scored based on his/her set targets.
C. An approach run distance cannot exceed 12m.
D. Hand technique for breaking can not exceed two time trial.
E. The judge will score contestants based on the combination of the success
and failure of breaking, installation of breaking sets, the accuracy of
technique and program arrangement of technical movements.
Various target breaking is breaking multiple moving or fixed targets in
various directions or breaking them at once in a thick layer.
Examples : Multiple direction breaking, Single Line-up Break
A. The contestant can choose the direction and location to install
breaking targets for each technique, but the targets must be placed
within the boundary lines.
B. The contestant can decide to install breaking targets, such as height
and distance, and will be scored based on his/her set targets.
C. In case of multi-direction breaking, the contestant and his/her
assistant shall move continuously to break the targets.
D. The contestant shall break with a hand or a foot, but not with the forehead.
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E. The breaking targets must be less than 15 pieces, and the height
must be higher than 1 m.
F. The judge will score contestants based on the combination of the
success and failure of breaking, installation of breaking targets,
accuracy of technique, and the program arrangement level.
5. Spinning Breaking(horizontal/vertical turn break)
A. Vertical turn break
It is a breaking technique by springing into the air with the rotating axis
being the waist of chest and turning the whole body vertically to strike
the target with a foot. This is a breaking technique one can attempt with
his/her eyes covered or dashing forward.
Examples : Jumping flip kick by stepping on a persons chest, jumping
flip drawing kick, jumping flip kick, jumping flip drawing kick
blindfolded, jumping flip kick blindfolded, jumping flip kick
with an object thrown into the air
B. Horizontal turn break
Horizontal turn break is breaking the targets by foot with the body
spinning horizontally at least once while staying in the air. It can be
attempted from a fixed stance without using any assistance or with the
eyes covered.
Example : 540(jumping) tornado kick blindfolded, 540(jumping)
back whip kick blindfolded, 540720(jumping) tornado
kick, 540 back(jumping) whip kick for one to three steps
C. The contestant can choose the direction and location to install of breaking
targets for each technique, but the targets must be placed within the
boundary lines.
D. In spinning break, the contestant is required to do each horizontal and
vertical turn break.
E. The contestant can decide to install breaking targets, such as height and
distance, and will be scored based on his/her set targets.
F. The judge will score contestants based on the combination of the success
and failure of breaking, installation of breaking targets, the accuracy and
program arrangement of technical movements.
6. Creative Breaking
The contestant can break the targets with newly composed techniques
that have not yet been attempted or high-level techniques based on
Taekwondo techniques.
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A. The contestant can choose the direction and location of breaking targets,
but the targets must be placed within the boundary lines.
B. The breaking techniques can be chosen freely, but the difficulty and
the originality of the technique and composition will affect the scoring.
C. The judges will score contestants based on a combination of the
success or failure of breaking, the difficulty and creativeness of technical
composition, and degree of completion.
This refers to a storytelling performance after setting a theme.
8. Power breaking
The four contestants break the targets set on the breaking board holders
by using various hand techniques(fist, knife hand, back fist, reverse knife
hand, hammer fist, etc.), downward punch, or downward strike.
A. The number of provided breaking targets is 20. The four contestants break
with different hand techniques.
B. Each contestant can compose freely the number of targets and a
breaking technique. It will be awarded with 0.5 point per one broken target.
Common Compulsory regulations
1. The Technical Regulations on all the events of the team competition shall
be based on Chapter -1 of the Hanmadang Contest/Competition Rules.
2. Team leaders shall submit the Team Competition Plan Sheet(Appendix 2) with
the Application Form. It can not be changed after submitting it.
3. The team shall include at least 1 or 2 females among the 911 contestants.
However, the international division can be exceptional, which is specified
in the Hanmadang competition outline.
4. The performance CD or USB containing music file shall be submitted on
calling before the competition day or at the representative meeting.
6. Single jumping breaking, various target breaking, spinning, and creative
breaking shall be conducted by each contestant. A female contestant
shall conduct at least one of the abovementioned breaking techniques.
7. Horizontal and Vertical turn break shall be executed subsequently.
8. Breaking is conducted only once in all breaking events.
9. Firecrackers or real weapons shall not be used.
Marking Criteria
1. The total points is 100 including the evaluated score in accordance with
each event Marking Criteria.
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A. Creative Poomsae(20 points) : Accuracy(10 points), Program arrangement(10 points)

B. Self-Defense technique(15 points) : Accuracy(5 points), Program arrangement(10 points)
C. Single jumping breaking(10 points) : Accuracy(5 points), Program arrangement(5 points)
D. Various target breaking(10 points) : Accuracy(5 points), Program arrangement(5
points)
E. Spinning breaking(10 points) : Accuracy(5 points), Program arrangement(5 points)
F. Creative breaking(20 points) : Accuracy(10 points), Program arrangement(10 points)
G. Performance quality(5points) : Artistic value(story)
H. Power breaking(10 points) : 0.5 point is awarded for each broken target.
2. Team Competition Score Chart
Category
Creative
Poomsae
Self-defense
Techniques
Single
jumping
breaking
Various
target
breaking
Spinning
Breaking
Creative
Breaking
Scoring standards
Classification
Scor
e
Accuracy
10
Program
arrangement
10
Accuracy
Program
arrangement
10
Accuracy
Program
arrangement
Good
Very
Good
10
10
2.5
3.5
4.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
Accuracy
2.5
3.5
4.5
Program
arrangement
2.5
3.5
4.5
Accuracy
2.5
3.5
4.5
Program
arrangement
2.5
3.5
4.5
Accuracy
10
10
Program
arrangement
10
10
2.5
3.5
4.5
Performan
Artistic value
5
ce quality
Power
The number of
10
Breaking
targets
Scoring method
Very
poor
1
1
Poor
Average
5
9
0.5 point is awarded for each broken target.
1. Creative Poomsae(20 points)
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10
A. Accuracy(10 points)
It is awarded with 1 to 10 points through the judgement of a
mistakes extent in the items required for accuracy in basic
movements and Poomsae.
1) Mistakes in the accuracy required entry
Stance position : Apgubi(Forward stance), Dwitgubi(Back stance),
Beom-seogi(Tiger stance) etc. all kinds of stance
Hand technique :(Block, Punch, Striking, etc. all kinds of hand
techniques.) Failure to abide by the basic movement
regulations in the Kukkiwon textbook and eyes not
heading for the processing direction.
2) Accuracy and the performing of designated technique movements are
subject to evaluation.
B. Program arrangement(10 points)
It is awarded with 1.0 to 10 points through the judgement of Program
arrangement and creativeness in the entire Creative Poomsae.
1) Program arrangement : Speed and power, sturdiness and gentleness,
tempo, rhythm, balance, and expressivity of energy are the same as
the presentation(expressivity) of items in the Authorized Poomsae.
2. Self-Defense technique(15 points)
A.
Accuracy(5 points)
It is awarded with 1.0 to 10 points through the judgement of
accuracy in technical movements.
* Accuracy of attack, defended part, and target
It is awarded through the extent of the presentation by exactly attacking
the target(vital points) using a right attack and the defense technique.

It is awarded with 1 to 10 points through the program arrangement in the
entire self-defense technique event.
* Program arrangement : Speed and power, sturdiness and gentleness,
tempo, rhythm, balance, and expressivity of energy. It is awarded
through an actual execution of the speed, power, sturdiness and
gentleness, tempo, rhythm, balance, and expressivity of energy.
3. All-round breaking(30 points)
All-round breaking[Single jumping breaking(10 points), various target
breaking(10 points), and spinning breaking(10 points)] will be judged in
accordance with Article 37 All-Round Breaking.
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1) Number of broken targets : 1.0 point deduction per unbroken target
2) Landing : Unbalanced landing after a technical skill presentation will
incur a 1.0 point deduction.
B . Program arrangement(5 points)
1) Skill : Level of difficulty during presentation of skills(The higher
and the wider the turning angle is, the higher point is awarded.)
2) Expressivity : Evaluate and grade the level of accurate and
stable technical expression while remaining in the air
3) Creativeness : Scoring is done in accordance with the degree of the
performing diverse set composition and new
techniques for breaking.
4. Creative breaking(20 points)
1) Number of broken targets: 1.0 point deduction per unbroken target
2) Landing : Unbalanced landing after a technical skill presentation will
incur a 1.0 point deduction.
1) Skill : Level of difficulty while performing techniques(The higher and
the wider the turning angle is, the higher point is awarded.)
2) Expressivity : Evaluate and grade the level of accurate and stable technical
expression while remaining in the air
3) Creativeness : Scoring is done in accordance with the degree of the

performing diverse set composition and new techniques
for breaking.
5. Performance quality(5 points)
Evaluate the performance quality(story telling) to give a score.
6. Power Breaking(10 points)
0.5 point is awarded for each broken target.
Penalty [warning("Gyong-go"), deduction("Gam-jeom"), and disqualification("Sil-gyouk")]
2. The penalties are deduction("Gam-jeom"), and disqualification("Sil-gyouk").
A. One deduction is equal to a 1.0 point deduction.
C. If the contestant exceed the competition time, 3.0 points shall be
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deducted per 10 seconds from the final score.

D. If the number of contestants does not meet the required limit, 10 points will
be deducted per person.
E. If the contestant falls down in a landing position, 3.0 points will be
deducted.
F. If fireworks or actual weapons are used, 3.0 points will be deducted.
G. If the performance theme offends any government or religion, 10 points will
be deducted.
H. The penalty regulations is applied to all events.
B. Cheating so that the breaking targets provided by the Organization
Committee break easily
Replacing Players
1. In the team competition, it is possible to replace one registered substitute.
2. Substitutes are limited to two people(one male and one female) other than
9-11 registered contestants. Substitutes must register themselves as Substitutes
in their application forms.
3. The substitute may be used as following reasons. However, the substitute
player must be of the same gender as the one he/she is replacing.
A. If the contestant is injured during the event.
B. When the participant is injured after submitting the Application Form,
he/she shall submit the doctors note to the Organization Committee.
1. The final score shall be immediately announced after the judges total scores
are collated.
completion
of
the
team
competition,
and
the
collected
score
is

B. The final score for each event will be automatically displayed on the
scoreboard.
A. Immediately after completion of the team competition, the staff shall collect
and calculate judges' scoring sheets before conveying the results to the
recorder.
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B. The recorder shall report the final score to the referee and have the final
score displayed.
1. The winner shall be the contestant(team) who is awarded with the highest
total points.
2. In case of a tie, the team with the higher program arrangement score will be
declared as the winner. In case of a tie again, the highest and lowest
points(which were previously excluded) would be added to the total score to
determine the winner.
4. In case a tie occurs again after the tie-breaker round, calculation method of
Provision 2 will be applied. In case of another tie after applying the calculation
method of, the contestants will be declared as co-winners.
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Grand Prix World Taekwondo Hanmadang
Contest/Competition Regulations and Rules

Chapter 1. General Provisions
Article 42. Purpose
Grand Prix World Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest(hereinafter Grand Prix
Hanmadang) is intended to select an integrated winner across the Poomsae,
Kyorugi, and Breaking to enhance the dignity and the status of Taekwondo. It
aims to make a contribution to the development of Taekwondo techniques
through harnessing creativity and skills of leaders and practitioners from all
over the world.

In principle, these Rules are applied to Grand Prix Hanmadang. When countries
or organizations hold the Grand Prix Hanmadang based on the application of
these Rules, they have to receive a prior approval from the Kukkiwon.
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Chapter 2. Contest(Competition) Rules

Article 44. Contest(Competition) Area
All
matters
regarding
contests
or
competitions
including
the
sizes
and
equipment of the Contest/Competition Area shall be in line with Article 1 of

the World Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules.
Article 45. Contestants and Executives

Contestants
1. Qualifications
A. Holder of the nationality or permanent residency of the participating country
B. Holder of a Taekwondo Dan or Poom certificate issued by the Kukkiwon
C. Contestants or teams who have been ranked above third place in each
country's or each continent's Taekwondo Hanmadang, or World Taekwondo
Hanmadang within three years from the year when the Grand Prix
Hanmadang is held.
D. If a team who has won in each country's or each continent's Taekwondo
Hanmadang, or World Taekwondo Hanmadang intends to attend Grand Prix
Hanmadang, the Substitute Players entry is possible only under the same
team name.
E. Eligible participants age is as follows(age is counted by birth year).
1) Under 18 Division(918 years old)
2) Under 60 Division(19-60 years old)
3) Above 60 Division
* The contestants age is counted by year(2015) not by month. For
instance, Junior (18 years) refers to contestants whose ages are
between 9 and 18 years. If the competition is held in the middle of
August this year, contestants who were born between January 1, 1997, and
December 31, 2006, are qualified to participate in this division.
2. Uniform
Contestants must wear uniforms designated by the Organization Committee.
3. Medical control
A. Any administration and use of drugs or substances restricted by the
International Olympic Committee are prohibited.
B. The Organization Committee may carry out any doping tests deemed
necessary to ascertain if a contestant has committed a breach of this rule,
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and any winner who refuses to undergo this testing or who proves to have
committed such a breach shall be brought to a disciplinary committee, and
removed from the final standings. The record shall be transferred to the
contestant next in line in the competition standings.
Executives
1. Qualifications
Holder of a Taekwondo Dan Certificate or an Instructors Certificate issued
by the Kukkiwon who is registered in the Grand Prix Hanmadang
Competition as executives(director, coach) of the year.
2. Uniform
They must wear the designated uniforms or be neatly dressed.
Article 46. Contest(Competition) Rules

Contest/Competition event
Events may be added or deleted depending on the situation of the event.
1. Poomsae(Authorized/Creative)
2. Breaking
A. Power breaking(fist breaking/knife hand breaking,
side kick / back kick
breaking, back whip kick breaking) or All-round breaking

3. Record Contests(speed breaking, high jump kick breaking, long jump kick breaking)
4. Sparring[Kyorugi(Team Kyorugi Competition)]
5. Team Competition
A. Creative Poomsae
B. Power breaking
C. Single jumping breaking
D. Various target breaking
E. Spinning breaking(horizontal/vertical turn break)
F. Creative breaking
G. Self-defense technique
Contest/Competition classification
Competition are divided into individual or team competitions, not by
domestic or international division.
1. Individual
Individual
contestants
shall
perform
all
of
below
events.
Any
change
depending on the situation of the event shall be specified in the Hanmadang

A. Poomsae(Authorized/Creative)
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B. Power breaking(fist breaking/knife hand breaking,
side kick / back kick
breaking, back whip kick breaking)

C. All-round breaking
D. Record Contests(speed breaking, high jump kick breaking, long jump kick breaking)
2. Group
A. Team Competition
B. Team Kyorugi Competition
Events classified by gender
1. Individual contest
Contest/Competition method
1. All Hanmadang competitions shall only be recognized by the Kukkiwon when at
least four groups or teams comprised of four people each attend. Otherwise,
individuals may still participate and receive awards, but their records are not
recognized as official records.
2. The methods of the contest/competition are divided as follows.
A. Cut-off
B. Tournament
C. Combination system : Cut-off + Tournament
Contest procedures
The competition procedures are in line with Article 17 of the World
Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules.
Breaking targets
Breaking targets are in line with Article 18 of the World Taekwondo
Hanmadang Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules.
Representative meeting
1. The representative meeting will be held one day before the beginning of the
Hanmadang. It shall be made in the presence of the leaders(directors or
coaches) of each team, but the meeting schedule may be changed depending
on the situation of the event. Changes shall be posted in the Hanmadang
2. The order and drawing of the competition will be decided during the
representative meeting.
Weigh-in
Contestants shall weigh in one day prior to the competition. The detailed
timetable will be specified in the Hanmadang competition outline.
Awards
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The provisions regarding awarding are in line with Article 21 of the World
Chapter 3. Contest/Competition Rules

Article 47. Rules by Event
Poomsae(Authorized/Creative)
Poomsae refers to the explanations of Articles 30 and 31 of the World
Taekwondo
Hanmadang
Contest/Competition
Rules.
Both
Authorized
and
Creative Poomsaes shall be performed together.

1. Competition time
A. Authorized Poomsae : More than 30 seconds and less than 90 seconds
B. Creative Poomsae : More than 60 seconds and less than 70 seconds
2. Uniform : Approved Dobok designated by the Hanmadang
3. Number of contestants : Individual(one person)
4. Designated Poomsae of each entry
Division
Age
Designated Poomsae
Taegeuk 7
Under 18(918)
Individual/
Group
and
Jang, Koryo,
Keumkang,
Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin

Koryo, Keumkang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin,
Under 60(19-60)
Jitae, Cheonkwon,
Koryo, Keumkang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Sipjin,
Over 60
Jitae Cheonkwon, Hanoo
A. It is compulsory to perform two types of Poomsae : Authorized and

Creative Poomsaes.
B. Designated Poomsae draw methods
1) Poomsae drawn by the first contestant using electronic draws shall be
the Designated Poomsae(Cut-off).
2) Each participating contestant or team may be given Poomsae through
electronic draws(Tournament).
The Compulsory regulations for Authorized and Creative Poomsae are in line
with
Articles
30
and
31
of
the
World
Taekwondo
Hanmadang
Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules.

6. Marking criteria and methods
Marking criteria and methods are in line with Articles 30 and 31 of the World
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7. Decision and declaration of Winner

A. Provisions regarding the decision and declaration of winner are in line with
Articles 30 and 31 of the World Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest/Competition
Regulations & Rules. The average sum of the two events is the final score.
Power breaking
Power breaking refers to the explanations of Articles 33, 34, 35, 36 of the
World Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules. Four
events shall be performed together.
A. Fist breaking
2. The compulsory provisions, technical regulations, marking methods, and
penalties of each event are in line with Articles 33, 34, 35, 36 of the World
3. Decision and declaration of a Winner
A. The total number of broken targets from all four events are the final score.
B. One broken target is equivalent to 1.0 point.
All-round breaking
Provisions regarding All-round breaking are in line with Article 37 of the
World Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules.
Record Contest
Provisions regarding speed breaking, high jump breaking, long jump
breaking are in line with Article 40 of the World Taekwondo Hanmadang
Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules. All three events shall be
performed together.
1. Competition time : (less than 60 seconds)
A. Speed breaking : less than 20 seconds
B. High jump kick breaking : less than 20 seconds
C. Long jump kick breaking : less than 20 seconds
2. Compulsory provisions, technical regulations, marking methods, and
penalties of each event are in line with Article 40 of the World Taekwondo
Hanmadang Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules.
3. Decision and declaration of a Winner
A. The total combination of scores from speed breaking, high jump kick
breaking, long jump kick breaking is the final score.
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B. Full marks for speed breaking are 10 points, and the farther the broken
target is pushed back, the lower point is scored.
C. Full marks for high jump breaking are 100 points, and the higher the target
is, the higher point is scored.
D. Full marks for long jump breaking are 100 points, and the farther the
breaking target is, the higher pointed is scored.
Team Kyorugi Competition
Provisions regarding Team Kyorugi Competition are in line with Article 32 of
Contest(Competition) Rules & Rules of World Taekwondo Hanmadang.
Team Competition
Provisions regarding the team competition are in line with Article 41 of the
World Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules.
2. Competition time : 6 minutes or less
3. Uniform : Approved Dobok or colored Dobok(For performance quality,
makeup and free tops are allowed. But Dobok trousers and belt
are required.)
4. Number of Contestants : 9 to 11 members(Mandatorily including 1 to 2 females)
5. Event Category
A. Creative Poomsae
B. Self-Defense technique
C. Single jumping breaking
D. Various target breaking
E. Spinning breaking(Horizontal/Vertical)
F. Creative breaking
G. Power breaking
6. Detailed technical regulations, compulsory provisions, marking criteria, and
penalties, replacing players, and the decision and declaration of winner of
each event are in line with Article 41 of the World Taekwondo Hanmadang
Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules.
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Appendix
Terminology
1.
Authorized Poomsae : This is a Poomsae enacted by the Kukkiwon and is in effect.
2.
Creative Poomsae: This is a newly created Poomsae incorporating various

techniques, satisfying the Taekwondo requirements mentioned in the Kukkiwon
textbook.
3.
Breaking(Gyeokpa) : Techniques of breaking hard objects with hands or feet.

This is the process of demonstrating the power and skills one has developed
through the study of Taekwondo by breaking objects.
4.
Fist breaking : This is a technique that vertically breaks targets set in

breaking board holders at a certain height pursuant to the description on fists
in the Taekwondo textbook published by the Kukkiwon.
5.
Knife hand breaking : This knife hand breaking is a straight down punch
technique to break targets on breaking holders at a certain height, based on
the description in the Taekwondo textbook published by the Kukkiwon.
6.
Foot kick breaking(Side / back kick breaking) : The kick breaking(side / back
kick breaking) is a technique to break the targets set on breaking board
holders at a certain height with a foot blade or heel of a foot pursuant to the
description in the Taekwondo textbook published by the Kukkiwon.
7.
All-round breaking : This All-round breaking is a division where the contestant

can select and organize breaking techniques freely.
8.
Self-Defense techniques : Self-defense techniques refers to martial art to

fight the attacker with bare hand and foot od striking, kicking, punching,
thrusting, locking, grabbing, and throwing down. These are defensive
techniques that can be used to dominate an opponent and consider his/her life.
9.
Taekwondo
aerobics
Taekwondo
aerobics
refers
to
the
Taekwondo
movements composed with music and musical instruments, to perform

gymnastic-type movements.
10. Record Contest : This is a competition which evaluate who can perform better
Taekwondo techniques in terms of quantity, speed, height, distance, and for a
long time in the same conditions at an assigned area and time.
11. Speed breaking : This refers to a division where contestants break targets
with their techniques: fist punch, knife hand strike, or kick.
12. Consecutive Tornado kick breaking : Consecutive Tornado kick refers to
consecutively breaking targets by kicking it while jumping and spinning the
body by more than a full round(360 degrees) in place while putting the axis on
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the front foot.

13. Consecutive back whip kick breaking : It is a consecutive back whip kick
technique that uses the sole or heel, which is carried out while a contestant
stay on the spot.
14. High jump kick breaking : This is a technique of making a high-jump kick
straight up to the target after an approach run.
15. Long jump kick breaking : After a running start, make a long-jump kick to
break the target with the foot.
16. Team competition : The team competition is a kind of competition where the
assigned Taekwondo movements are creatively composed and then performed.
17. Basic movements : Basic movements are freely composed by using
basic
movements specified in the Taekwondo textbook published by the Kukkiwon.

18. Single jumping breaking : This is a technique of breaking many targets fixed
by one or more different techniques with the hands and feet at a single
bound.
19. Various target breaking : Various target breaking is a technique of breaking
multiple moving or fixed targets in various directions at once or in a
consecutive way.
20. Vertical turn breaking : It is a breaking technique by springing into the air with
the rotating axis being the waist of chest and turning the whole body
vertically to strike the target with a foot. This is a breaking technique one can
attempt with his/her eyes covered or dashing forward.
21. Horizontal turn breaking : A technique to spring into the air with the neck as
an axis and where it makes one or more full turns horizontally to break a
target with the feet. It is a breaking skill one can perform from a fixed
stance, blind-folded or without using any approach run.
22. Creative breaking : Creative breaking: This is a newly recreated,
high-level, Taekwondo-based breaking technique that has not been yet
attempted or successfully carried out by other practitioners.
23. Back whip kick : This is a technique of breaking a target installed above a
ceratin height with the foot heel, taking a 360 spinning.
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Score Chart
Court
Authorized Poomsae Score Chart
Competition No:
Item
Accuracy
(4.0)
Expressivity
(6.0)
Detailed Criteria
Scoring Standards
Accuracy of each Poomsae
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
Accuracy of basic
movements along with balance 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
Speed and power
(2.0)
Sturdiness &gentleness
/Tempo/Rhythm
(2.0)
Expressivity of energy
(2.0)
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0
Total
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Score
Creative Poomsae Score Chart
Court
Creative Poomsae Score Chart
Competition No.:
Item
Accuracy
(4.0)
Program
arrangement
(6.0)
Scoring Standards
Average
Good
Detailed Criteria
Point
Accuracy of
movements
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
Designated technique
movement
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
Skill
(Control the speed,
sturdiness and gentleness
of power, balance, and
rhythm)
Expressivity
(Unity of team
movements)
Creativeness
(Composition, pattern,
and value of Poomsae)
Very Poor
Poor
Total
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Very Good
Score
Power Breaking Score Chart
Court
Fist/Knife Hand Breaking Score Chart

Competition No.:
No. ofName
team
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Name of
contestant
No. of
Request
No. of
Gamjeom
No. of
broken Rank Time Deci
sion Note
targets
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Foot Breaking Score Chart
Court
Foot Breaking(Side/back/back whip kick) Score Chart

Competition No. :
No. ofName
team
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Name of
contestant
No. of
Request
No. of
Gamjeom
No. of
broken Rank Time Deci
sion Note
targets
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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All-Round Breaking Score Chart
Court
All-Round Breaking Score Chart
Competition No. :
Item
Accuracy
(4.0)
Program
arrangement
(6.0)
Scoring Standards
Poor
Average
Good
Detailed Criteria
Points
Number of broken targets
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
Landing
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
Skill
(Difficulty, height,
turning angle)
Expressivity
(Technique performed
while staying in the air)
Completeness
(Balance of set
composition and creative
techniques)
Very Poor
Total
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Very
Good
Score
Self-Defense Technique Score Chart
Court
Self-Defense Technique Score Chart
Competition No.:
Scoring Standards
Poor
Average
Good
Item
Detailed Criteria
Points
Accuracy
(4.0)
Accuracy of the
movement
Accuracy of technique
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
Program
arrangement
(6.0)
Skill
(Diversity of movements
and technical application
composition)
Expressivity
(Expression of
practical value)
Creativeness
(Original theme and
scenario)
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
Very Poor
Total
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Very
Good
Score
Taekwondo Aerobics Score Chart
Court
Taekwondo Aerobics Score Chart
Competition No.:
Item
Accuracy
(4.0)
Program
arrangement
(6.0)
Scoring Standards
Poor
Average
Good
Detailed Criteria
Points
Accuracy of the
movements
Designated technique
movements
Skill
(Balance of rhythm and
movements)
Expressivity
(Balance between the
dynamic expressions and
music)
Creativeness
(Original presentation and
artistic value)
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2.0
Very Poor
Total
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Very Good
Score
Record Contest Score Chart
Court
Speed Breaking Score Chart
Contest No.:
Name of
team
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Name of
contestant
Target
movement
distance
Rank
Decision
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Note
Court
Consecutive Tornado Kick Breaking Score Chart
Contest No.:
Name of
team
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Name of
contestant
No. of
broken
targets
No. of
Gamjeom
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Rank Decision Note
Court
Consecutive Back Whip Kick Breaking Score Chart
Contest No.:
Name of
team
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Name of
contestant
No. of
broken
targets
No. of
Gamjeom
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Rank Decision Note

Court
High Jump Kick Breaking Score Chart
)round / Standard height :
of
No. Name
team
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Name of
contestant
cm
Registe Registe Registe

red
red
red
height height height Rank Decision Note
round 1 round 2 round 3
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Court
Long Jump Kick Breaking Score Chart
)round / Standard Distance :
of
No. Name
team
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Name of
contestant
cm
Registe Registe Registe

red
red
red Rank Decision Note
distance distance distance
round 1 round 2 round 3
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Team Competition Score Chart
Court
Team Competition Score Chart
Competition No.:
Scoring standards
Category
Creative
Poomsae
SelfDefense
Techniques
Single
Jumping
Breaking
Various
target
Breaking
Spinning
Breaking
Classification Score
Very
poor
Poor
Average
Good
Very
Good
Accuracy
10
10
Program
arrangement
10
10
Accuracy
2.5
3.5
4.5
Program
arrangement
10
Accuracy
2.5
3.5
4.5
Program
arrangement
2.5
3.5
4.5
Accuracy
2.5
3.5
4.5
Program
arrangement
2.5
3.5
4.5
Accuracy
2.5
3.5
4.5
Program
arrangement
2.5
3.5
4.5
Accuracy
10
Creative
Breaking
Program
10
arrangement
Performance
Artistic
5
quality
value
Power
The number
10
Breaking
of targets
1
1
5
9
10
10
10
2.5
3.5
4.5
Judge's Name :
Judge's Nation :
Signature :
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Arbitration Application
Arbitration Application
Nationality :
Name of Team/Contestant :
Event of Competition :
Division of Competition :
Division of Participation :
Competition No. :
Reason of Arbitration
201 .
Arbitration committee Chairperson
The name of Appellant:
(Signature)
The Result of Arbitration.
Taekwondo Hanmadang 0000 Organization Committee, Arbitration Committee

Chairperson
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(Signature)
Creative Poomsae Plan Sheet

Creative Poomsae Plan Sheet
Information of Team
Team name
Executives
Director name
Mobile No.
Coach name
Mobile No.
List of Contestants
No
1
2
3
Name
Date of Birth
Current Dan/Poom
Explanation of Creative Poomsae

* Write the name, purposes, and other supporting explanations.
Duration:
Min
Sec
Poomsae line(Yeon mu line)

* Ex.) Draw the pattern by using , , , , , etc.
Explanation of the movements
* Please refer to the Kukkiwon Taekwondo textbook when filling up the space
provided below. If you need more space, attach more pages.(Refer to the
example below.)
Order
1
2
3
Name of
Explanation
Poom(Movement)
*Ex.) Basic Posture

*Ex.) Low block
with forward
stance
*Ex.) Trunk outer
block
Parallel stance
Right forward stance by left foot stepping
back with low block
Right front kick, and right back stance with
trunk outer block
4
5
I hereby submit the Creative Poomsae Plan Sheet to attend the 0000
World Taekwondo Hanmadang.
Date :
Name of Representative:
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(Signature)
Team Kyorugi Competition List

Team Kyorugi Competition List
Information of Team
Name of
team
Director name
Mobile No.
Coach name
Mobile No.
Executives
List of Contestants
List of Participants
No
Weight division
List of substitutes
Name
No
Weight division
Name
List of Substitutes
List of Participants
No
Weight division
List of substitutes
Name
No
Weight division
Name
I hereby submit the Team Kyorugi Competition list to attend the 0000 World
Taekwondo Hanmadang.
Date :
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/
(Signature)
Team Competition Plan Sheet form

Team Competition Plan Sheet
Information of Team
Name of
team
Director name
Mobile No.
Coach name
Mobile No.
Executives
List of contestants
No
Name
Gender
Date of Birth
Current Dan/Poom
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
* Among 9 to 11 contestants, 1 females must be included

(except for international divisions).
List of Substitutes
No
Name
Gender
Date of Birth
* Substitutes are limited to two people(One male, one female).
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Current Dan/Poom
Team Competition Program Composition Form

Team Competition Program Composition
Categories
Creative
Poomsae
Self-Defense
technique
Single
Jumping
Order
Competition
min sec
min sec
min sec
Breaking
Various
Target
Content
time
min sec
No. of
Breaking
Creative
Breaking
min sec
min sec
No
movements
No. of
All
No. of broken
Pieces
targets
No. of broken
Pieces
targets
No. of broken
targets by
horizontal turn
break
No. of broken
targets by
vertical turn
break
No. of broken
Pieces
Pieces
Pieces
targets
Break *Ex.) Fist
Pieces
1
Break
Power
Pieces
2
Break
Breaking
Pieces
3
Break
Pieces
Overall time
min
All
contestants
Breaking
Spinning
List of contestants
sec
Total Broken
Targets
Power breaking: 20 Pcs

Normal targets:
Pcs
Usage of Other Kinds of Targets(balls, apples, balloons etc.)

Usage
Yes
/ No
(* Please check where appropriate.)
Type
Quantity
I hereby submit the Team Competition Plan Sheet to attend the 0000 World
Taekwondo Hanmadang.
Date :
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/
(Signature)
Hand Signals
1. Calling the Contestants
A. The staff stands facing the contestants and stretches his/her arm out in
front of him/her with the palm inward to make the contestants(teams)
position themselves at each competition position.
B. Put the right arm alongside the sewing line on the trouser with the
fist slightly clenched and the thumbnail facing the front.
2. Cha-ryeot, Kyung-rye
A. Stand facing forward, and stretch the right arm out and bend the elbow to
make an L shape with the open palm facing forward as shown in the
picture below. Then, give the verbal command Cha-ryeot.
B. Lower and Stretch the right arm out in front of him/her with the palm
downward, giving the verbal command Kyung-rye.
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<Cha-ryeot>
<Kyung-rye>
3. Joon-bi/Shi-jak
A. Turn the body to the right at 90 to the contestant.
B. Stretch the right arm out in front of him/her, with the palm facing
inwards,
and give the verbal command Joon-bi.
C. In the Joon-bi position, raise the arm straight up to the ear and give
the verbal command Shi-jak.
<Joon-bi>
<Shi-jak>
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4. Kye-shi
Raise the right hand up to the height of the ear with fist keeping slightly
clenched. Stretch the right arm again and point at the recorders desk with
the forefinger.
5. Gyong-go
The referee raises a yellow flag to show Gyong-go(warning)".
6. Gam-jeom
The referee raises a red flag to show Gam-jeom(deduction).
7. Sil-gyouk
The referee raises a black flag to show Sil-gyouk(disqualification)".
8. Indication of the number of broken targets
A. When the broken targets are five pieces or less, indicate the broken
numbers with the right fingers while stretching out the right arm in front
of him/her to notify the referee.
B. When the broken targets are more than five pieces, indicate the broken
numbers with fingers of both hands open to refereeing officials while
stretching both arms out in front of him/her.
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9. Ba-ro
A. Raise the right arm straight up with the arm slightly touching the right ear.
B. While lowering and stretching out the right arm in front of him/her, give
the verbal command Ba-ro.
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World Taekwondo Hanmadang

Contest/Competition Regulations &

Article 7. Team Executive(Directors, Coaches) Positions

Article 9. Arbitration Committee Position

Article 21. Awards

Article 23. Duties

5. Long Jump Kick Breaking

Article 41. Team Competition

. Grand Prix World Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest/Competition

11. Consecutive Back Whip Kick Breaking Score Chart

15. Arbitration Application

World Taekwondo Hanmadang Contest/Competition Regulations & Rules

Enacted on June. 01 1992

Article 2. Scope of Application

Article 4. Competition Executive Positions

Article 5. Equipment Locations

Article 6. Contestant Position

Article 7. Team Executive(Representative) Positions

Article 8. Medical Desk Location

Article 9. Arbitration Committee Position

Article 10. Other Equipment Locations

Boundary line in 5cm-wide

Kyorugi Square-shaped Competition Area

E-1: 1st Judge

E-3: 3rd Judge

F-1: Blue Contestant Coach

F-2: Red Contestant Coach

Chapter 2. Contestants and Executives(Directors, Coaches)

Article 12. Executives(Representatives)

Chapter 3. Contest/Competition Classification and Procedure Method

Article 14. Contest/Competition Classification

The domestic division refers to domestic contestants and team competitions.

Article 15. Classification by Gender

5. Team Kyorugi Competition

Article 16. Contest/Competition method

case there are less

participants(groups) in each category, but the contest/competition will be conducted

Article 17. Contest(Competition) Procedures

body, uniform and apparatus at the designated inspection desk

by an inspector designated by the Kukkiwon. The contestants shall not show

Article 18. Breaking Targets

Article 19. Breaking Board Holder

Article 20. Representative Meeting

Article 21. Awards

trophy(team) and a gold medal(individual)

Chapter 4. Regulations on Refereeing Officials

Article 23. Duties

Article 24. Duties of Recorders

Article 25. Composition and Assignment of Refereeing Officials

depending on the situation of each event.

composed of one referee and four judges.

4. Seven-refereeing officials system: This refereeing systems is designed for

Article 26. Refereeing Official Uniform

Decision will be made by a majority of the Arbitration Committee in attendance.

4. To ascertain the facts, the members of the Arbitration Committee may

Article 28. Rewards and Punishments

for a deliberation when any of the following behaviors are committed by

Article 29. Matters not Specified in the Rules