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The events sanctioned by the International Taekwon-Do Federation Headuqarters Korea
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The events sanctioned by the Unified International Taekwon-Do Federation
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contents
Korean Kick Festival
introduction 04 event invitation
On behalf of the organizing committees of the events in Korea, it is our great plea sure to invite you to the homeland of Taekwon-Do,
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COLOR BELT WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP I
06 WElcoming message
Let’s raise the curtain in Korea, the country of Martial Arts. Korea is everyone’s , lets unite altogether and create one system
08 program timetable
contact the organizers of Korean Kick on korea@irfmail.org and submit their request to become a part of Martial Arts history in Korea, the home of many Marital Arts.
main events 10 black belt world championship
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DEMOSTRATION
The event is organized by ITF HQ Korea and Unified International Tae kwon-Do Federation and will take place between 30 July and 2 August 2013 in Seoul.
The coring critera for the event
16 color belt world championship
TThe competitors will be able to compete in individual patterns and sparring
20 martial arts demonstration
Sharing techniques and showing the beauty of their respective arts. This event will be available to any Martial Artists as young as 8 years of age that can demonstrate their skills individually, in pairs or as teams
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Black belt Rules and Regulation
22 SCORING CRITERIA
The scoring system is based on accumulative points that are awarded in a 5-point scale feach for the following components.
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FAQS
CONTACT
We welcome any recomendation or ques-
Please send us email to korea@itfmail.org
tions which related to our events
Or visit our website at koreankick.org
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Organizers ITF HEAdquarters korea An administrative, coordinating and supportive body in the homeland of Taekwon-Do korea@itfmail.org Unified International Taekwon-Do Hwang, Kwang Sung info@unified-itf.com Moosin International Tel: +82-42-482-3113 Mail: taekwonline@hotmail.com OFFICE COORDINATOR Address: Daejeon, Yuseong-gu; Bong Myeong Dong; 536-9 Hong in tower 1601; post code 305-710; South Korea Tel:+82-2-3788-0821 Fax:+82-2-3788-0899 Email: korea@itfmail.org Facebook:www.facebook.com/koreankick
accompanying events 24 tours & cultural events
Will be updated soon in the next version
26 moosin MMA SHOW
Will be updated soon in the next version
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It feels good to be the winner
A competition and a showcase of skills and talent that will be open for entry to an
ny Martial
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event Invitation One spirit – one force – one Taekwon-Do in its homeland Martial Arts breaking down barriers to friendship 2013 event Leading Mottos | 1st Korean Kick The World’s Martial Arts Festival
O
n behalf of the organizing committees of the events in Korea, it is our great pleasure to invite you to the homeland of Taekwon-Do,
als, parents, family members, enthusiasts,
Korea to celebrate “The Open Taekwon-Do
Festival and The Open World Taekwon-Do
World Championship & the 1st Korean Kick
Championships will contribute to building
– The World’s Martial Arts Festival” that will
a more peaceful world by educating youth
take place between 30th of July and 5th of
through Taekwon-Do without discrimi-
August 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. These
nation of any kind (religion, nationality,
events are open to any Taekwon-Do and
political views, gender, age or culture), and
Martial Arts practitioners as well as to sup-
under the Taekwon-Do tenets of cour-
porters, family members and guests who
tesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control,
would like to enjoy Korean hospitality and
indomitable spirit that provide a platform
experience Korean culture and life.
for mutual understanding of the differences
organizations, groups or associations from around the world that practice or support any form of Taekwondo, and celebrate in a festive atmosphere this beautiful art in the country of its birth. The Korean Kick
The events sanctioned
by the Unified ITF and ITF Headquarters Korea
in the spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair The aim of the 2013 events is to gather together Martial Arts exponents, individu-
competition.
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MESSAGE from Korean Kick Committee
Welcoming MESSAGE Building a more peaceful world by educating youth through Martial Arts Dear Taekwon-Do and Martial
that feel in our rapidly changing world, in
advance in parallel with each other in this
Arts brothers,
order to deal with these changes, Martial
evolving world. By combining our efforts
It is my great honor to welcome you to Ko-
Arts need to set a new paradigm based
it is possible to create a global comrade-
rea, the homeland of Taekwon-Do, and to
on an interchange of technical knowledge
ship regardless of any political, ideological
provide a meeting place for the world’s fin-
and the development of a modern global
or economic barriers and become a one
est Martial Artists and friends. ITF HQ Korea
administrative structure that removes the
Martial Arts family and community.
strives not only to unite Taekwon-Do in the
customary vested interests of some exist-
future under the banner “One Taekwon-Do
ing organizations.
in its homeland” but also to unite Martial
Let’s raise the curtain in Korea, the country of Martial Arts. Korea is everyone’s , lets
Arts through the slogan “One Martial Arts
With an understanding that regardless
unite altogether and create one system,
World”. This aim has been fostered through
of the style of martial art most have this
build community networks and contrib-
our many contacts and discussions with
similar ideal and can together take a leading
ute and share our Martial Arts World for
world Martial Arts organizations and groups
role and develop or combine techniques to
everyone.
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01 Opening Event World Chamionship 2008 02 Australian Team World Championship 2007 03 Black Belt Competition World Championship 2009 04 Team Demonstration World Championship 2007
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Date
28 July 2013
29 July 2013
30 July 2013
Activity Outline
Arrivals & registration
Arrivals, registration & meetings
Day 1 Black Belts & Color Belts
Detailed activity
airport pick up
airport pick up
Black Belt Open
accommodation
accommodation
Taekwon-Do
meals
meals
Worlds
transport to venue
transport to venue for
Color Belt Open
for registration
registration
Taekwon-Do
referee meeting
Worlds
coaches meeting draw
Accompanying events
Day tour A DAN TESTING
Program timeline contact the organizers of Korean Kick on korea@iTfmail.org and submit their request to become a part of Martial Arts history in Korea, the home of many Marital Arts.
Opening Ceremony
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31 July 2013
1 August 2013
2 August 2013
3-9 August
Day 2 Black Belts & Color Belts
Day 3 Black Belts, Color Belts Martial Arts demonstrations
Day 4 Black Belts, Color Belts Martial Arts demonstrations
Tul Tour 1 Program
Black Belt Open
Black Belt Open Tae-
Black Belt Open Tae-
Taekwon-Do Worlds
kwon-Do Worlds
kwon-Do Worlds
Color Belt Open
Color Belt Open Tae-
Color Belt Open Tae-
Taekwon-Do Worlds
kwon-Do Worlds
kwon-Do Worlds
Martial Arts Demon-
Martial Arts Demonstra-
strations
tions
Moosin Show
Closing Ceremony
Day tour B
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BLACK BELT Divisions
Young Juniors
Juniors
Adults
Seniors
(10- 14)
(15-17)
(18-35)
(over 35)
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Male
Female
Individual Patterns Individual Sparring Individual Special Techniques Individual Power Techniques (mixed) 3
Team Patterns Team Sparring Team Special Techniques Team Power Test
5
5
5
5
3+1
3+1
5+1
5+1
5+1
5+1
3+1
3+1
3
3
5
3
5
3
3
3
5
3
5
3
3
3
NOTE 1.This event is ONLY for Black belts 2.numbers in the team events indicate the number of team members per team required 3.
this symbol indicate that this event is available for the par-
ticular group 4.
this symbol indicate that this event is NOT available for the
particular group
(mixed) 3
The 1 OPEN BLACK BELT WORLDS st
The 1st Open Black Belt Taekwon-Do World Championship in Korea is available to any Martial Arts Black Belt practitioners and will be run following ITF rules.
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he event is organized by ITF HQ Korea and Unified International Taekwon-Do Federation and will take place between 30 July and 2 August 2013 in Seoul.
Most competitors will be able to compete in the following individual and team events: patterns, sparring, special techniques and power breaking. Most of these events will be available to competitors as young as 10 years of age. The participants will be divided into 4 main categories that will be further divided by gender: Young juniors (10-14 years of age), Juniors (15-17 years of age), Adults (18-35 years of age) and Seniors over 36 years of age.
Teams will consist of 3-5 members depending on the age group or competition category with mixed genders for team patterns where young juniors and Seniors divisions are concerned. This competition setting will secure a fair and safe competition environment that will provide a ground for the best showcase of skills.
PROGRAM Black Belt Worlds Photos Konrad Plank
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Individual & Team Sparring Groups & Divisions Groups: 1.
Black Belts Young Juniors Male & Female (under 14 years of age)
2.
Black Belts Juniors Male & Female (15-17 years of age)
3.
Black Belts Adult Male & Female (18-35 years of age)
4.
Black Belts Senior Male & Female (Over 35 years of age)
Individual Pattern Groups & Divisions
In the Senior group there will be combined rank divisions separated by gender: Male 1-2 Dan; 3-4 Dan; 5-6 Dan and Female 1-2 Dan; 3-4 Dan; 5-6 Dan.
Team Pattern Groups & Divisions
Individual Special TechniqueS Groups & Divisions
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Team Special Techniques Groups & Divisions
Individual Power Breaking Groups & Divisions
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TEAM Power Breaking Groups & Divisions
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Korean kick Festival | open world taekwon-do Championship
THE 1 OPEN color belt worlds st
The event is organized by ITF HQ Korea and Unified International Taekwon-Do Federation and will take place between 30 July and 2 August 2013 in Seoul.
The 1st Open Color Belt Taekwon-Do World Championship in Korea is available to any Martial Arts Color Belt practitioners (white belt to a pre-black belt) and will be run following ITF rules.
T
The competitors will be able to compete in
Wee will be divided further by gender and will be run
individual patterns and sparring. These events
separately.
will be available to competitors representing a very broad range of age groups, ranging
If there are less than 4 competitors in a division, the or-
from under 7 years of age to over 35 years of age. The
ganizers reserve the right to amalgamate or adopt new
participants will be divided into 6 main categories Pee
divisions. If there are some competitors that signifi-
Wee (under 7 years of age), Little Young Juniors (8-10
cantly differ from the setting of the weight and/or age
years of age), Young juniors (11-13 years of age), Juniors
divisions the organizers will create additional divisions
(14-17 years of age), Adults (18-35 years of age) and
in order to secure a safe and fair competition.
Seniors over 36 years of age. All categories except Pee
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05 01 World Championship 2008 cheering squad in action
02 World Championship 2008 Opening ceremony
03 World Championship 2008 highlights of individual sparring
04 - 05
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World Chamionship 2008 Award ceremony
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OPEN color belt worlds Note: sparring round duration is 2 min except the Pee Wee division where each round will be 1.5 min The 1st Open Color Belt Taekwon-Do World Championship in Korea is available to any Martial Arts Color Belt practitioners (white belt to a pre-black belt) and will be run following ITF rules. The event is organized by ITF HQ Korea and Unified International Taekwon-Do Federation and will take place between 30 July and 2 August 2013 in Seoul. The competitors will be able to compete in individual patterns and sparring. These events will be available to competitors representing a very broad range of age groups, ranging from under 7 years of age to over 35 years of age. The participants will be divided into 6 main categories Pee Wee (under 7 years of age), Little Young Juniors (8-10 years of age), Young juniors (11-13 years of age), Juniors (14-17 years of age), Adults (18-35 years of age) and Seniors over 36 years of age. All categories except Pee Wee will be divided further by gender and will be run separately.
Tabularized competition chart
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Individual Pattern divisions
Note
a/ Each group will divided further into belt divisions, b/If there is less than 4 competitor in each division the organizers reserve the right to amalgamate or
Individual Sparring divisions
Note
a/If there are less than 4 competitors in each division the organizers reserve the right to amalgamate or adopt new divisions b/ if there are some competitors that significantly differ from the setting of the weight and/or age division the organizers will create additional divisions in order to secure a safe and fair competition.
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MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION COMPETITION The Open Taekwon-Do World Championship introduction
Sharing techniques and showing the beauty of their respective
This event,will be open for entry to Taekwon-Do as well as any other Martial Arts exponents regardless of style, rank, country or organization.This will provide a platform for all martial artists to meet and demonstrate their skills in a friendly competition
arts. This event will be available to any Martial Artists as young as 8 years of age that can demonstrate their skills individually, in pairs or as teams
The pairs will be further divided by age
The major criteria of assessment will include: technical content, balance, dynamicity, choreography, execution and rhythm, team work as well as difficulty level and spectacularity Additionally, an individual weaponry category will be created to
Age and gender mixes will be also
provide the ground for those who
permitted. Teams may consist
are proficient in using various
of, from 3-9 members, of mix
tools other than hand and feet.
genders and also will be divided into 3 age categories.
date 1st Aug - 2nd Aug, 2013 location Seoul, South Korea
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rules & regulation Participants
Adds & Outfit
The Korean Kick Demonstration
Additional equipment and music
Competition is open for entry
is allowed and must be prepared
of age Combined division)
(separate divisions)
to any Martial Arts exponents
by the competitor. Any outfit,
2.Male & Female 10-14 years of
PAIRS
regardless of style, rank, country
color and style is allowed as long
age (separate divisions)
1.Mixed or same genders & age
or organization
as it not disrespectful to the
3.Male & Female 15-17 years of
group 14 and under
Warning
viewers and is not promiscuous
age (separate divisions)
2.Mixed or same genders & age
For Weaponry performance a
or sexual in its content.
4.Male & Female 18-35 years of
group 15 and over
special safety requirement is that
Main categories
age (separate divisions)
3.Mixed or same genders & vari-
no fire-arms are allowed.
1.Individual - 2.Individual (weap-
5.Male & Female >35 years of age
ous age groups
Duration
onry) - 3.Pairs - 4.Team (3-9
(separate divisions)
TEAMS
Up to 2 min for individuals and
members)
INDIVIDUAL (WEAPONRY)
1.Mixed or same genders & age
up to 3 min for pairs and teams.
Categories divided into divisions
1.Male & Female 15-17 years of
group under 15 years of age
If time limit is exceeded then a 3
by gender and age
age (separate divisions)
2.Mixed or same genders & age
point penalty deduction will be
Main divisions
2.Male & Female 18-35 years of
group 15 years of age and above
applied for every additional 10
Individual
age (separate divisions)
3.Mixed or same genders & vari-
sec over the time limit.
1.Male & Female under 10 years
3.Male & Female >35 years of age
ous age groups
choreography
transition between the tech-
(1=poor to 5=excellent) well
niques, rhythm (unnecessary
designed pattern of movements
pausing when forgotten
that is well matched with the per-
moves etc.) as well as acting
formance and music and other
skills of the performer
aids if used. It will be judged from
team work
the moment of entry to the ring
(1=poor to 5=excellent) the
and exit from the ring.
flow of the execution of
technical content
movements by the team
(1=poor to 5=excellent) tech-
members
niques executed properly, with
weapon proficiency
Scoring criteria The scoring system is based on accumulative points that are awarded in a 5-point scale for each for the following components: technical content
content which includes speed,
beauty and confidence
(1=poor to 5=excellent) the
(1=poor to 5=excellent) tech-
power and the poise that is
spectacularity
techniques and skills utilizing
niques executed properly, with
shown in the techniques and in
(1=poor to 5=excellent) well
the weapon
beauty and confidence
the expression of the display
designed pattern of movements
overall effect/X Fac-
balance
difficulty level
that is well matched with the per-
tor
(1=poor to 5=excellent) demon-
(1=very easy to 5=extremely
formance and music and other
(1=poor to 5=excellent)
strating the ideal balance when
difficult) Is assessed based on
aids if used. It will be judged from
This component is scored
performing moves. The loss of
the components/movements of
the moment of entry to the ring
last and is the summary of
balance will result in a lower score
the demonstration. For example,
and exit from the ring.
the other scoring compo-
for this component
jumping kicks, spins, somersaults
execution/ rhythm
nents as well as the judge’s
dynamicity
and other acrobatic movements
(1=poor to 5=excellent) is as-
personal enjoyment when
(1= weak to 5=extremely dynam-
are classified as difficult and
sessed based on the implemen-
watching the performance
ic), a measure of the dynamic
should be scored higher.
tation of the techniques, smooth
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Criterion
Individual
Technical content
Y
Balance
Y
Dynamicity
Y
Difficulty level
Y
The scoring system is based
Choreography
Y
on accumulative points that
Spectacularity
Y
are awarded in a 5-point scale
Execution/rhythm
Y
Team work
X
Scoring criteria
Weaponry proficiency
X
DEMONSTRATION
Overall effect
Y
COMPETITION This event will be open for entry to TaekwonDo as well as any other Martial Arts exponents regardless of style, rank, country or organization. This will provide a platform for all martial artists to meet and demonstrate their skills in a friendly competition, sharing techniques and showing the beauty of their respective arts. This event will be available to any Martial Artists as young as 8 years of age that can demonstrate their skills individually, in pairs or as teams. The pairs will be further divided by age. Age and gender mixes will be also permitted. Teams may consist of, from 3-9 members, of mix genders and also will be divided into 3 age categories. The major criteria of assessment will include: technical content, balance, dynamicity, choreography, execution and rhythm, team work as well as difficulty level and spectacularity. Additionally, an individual weaponry category will be created to provide the ground for those who are proficient in using various tools other than hand and feet
Maximum Total points
40
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Individual (weaponry)
Pairs
date 1st Aug - 2nd Aug, 2013
Teams
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
X
X
X
X
Y
Y
Y
X
X
Y
Y
Y
40
40
40
location Seoul, South Korea
Note: each component is scored in a 5-point scale where 1 denotes the poor standard of the component and 5 denotes the excellence
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Divisions
Little Young Juniors
Young Juniors
(8 - 10 years of age)
(11-14 years of age)
Male & Female together
Male
Jun
Female
(15-17 yea Male
Individual Individual With weapon Pairs Mixed or same genders Under 14 Pairs Mixed or same genders 15 & over Pairs Mixed or same genders Mixed ages Teams Mixed or same genders Under 14 Teams Mixed or same genders 15 & over Teams Mixed or same genders Mixed ages
competition chart DEMONSTRATION COMPETITION This event will be open for entry to Taekwon-Do as well as any other Martial Arts exponents regardless of style, rank, country or organization
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niors
ars of age) Female
Adults
Seniors
(18-35 years of age)
(over 35 years of age)
Male
DATE 1st Aug - 2nd Aug, 2013 Location Seoul, South Korea www.koreankick.net
Female
Male
Female
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About
organizers The 2013 Korean Kick Festival is a sanctioned event by ITF HQ Korea and Unified ITF and will consist of (1) The Open Black Belt Taekwon-Do World Championship, (2) The Open Color Belt Taekwon-Do World Championship - events available to any black and color belt practitioners who follow the ITF rules, and (3) Martial Arts Demonstrations the event that will be open for entry to Taekwon-Do as well as any other Martial Arts exponents regardless of style, rank, country or organization. Plan your time, get ready for a very eventful experience in the cradle of Taekwon-Do. ITF HQ Korea and Unified ITF will welcome you in Korea and show you our hospitality, care and friendship.
TECHNICAL COMMITEE The Tournament Committee (TC) is responsible for supervising various aspects of the competition and assures that the events are run safely and according with the established rules and regulations. The TC will consist of Directors responsible for various parts of the tournament.
Sparring
Patterns
Power & Special
Master Don
Master Bhu-
Master Zibby
Dalton
piner Sahota
Kruk
Director - ITF Sparring
Director - ITF Patterns
Director - ITF Power Braking & Special
Email. iutf@hotmail.com
E-mail: sahota@taekwondoitf.com
Technique
Mobile: +353 86 7119612
Mobile: +44 7802 444639
E-mail: korea@itfmail.org
Landline: +44 116 262 4287
Mobile: +82 10-8429-0701
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Address: Daejeon, Yuseong-gu; Bong Myeong Dong; 536-9 Hong in tower 1601; post code 305-710; South Korea
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