POOMSAE RULES & REGULATIONS
Traditional Poomsae Rules
Individual Poomsae
1. Areas of focus for judging poomsae are stances, kicks, hand techniques, speed and flow, overall presentation, proper focus, completeness, and the competitor’s attitude, enthusiasm and taekwondo spirit.
2. For stances - the judge should look for:
A strong base with correct length and width correct weight distribution, a level center of gravity while moving, good balance
3. For kicks - the judge should look for:
The correct chamber positions, long, strong kicks with good extension and focus , a complete re-chamber motion, good power and foot speed (height of kick is not a major consideration), using the proper part of the foot/weapon when striking
4. For hand techniques, the judge should look for:
The correct starting position, a long, strong technique, good reaction force (where applicable), the speed, timing and power of the technique, the correct ending positions
5. Judges will make deductions for kicks, stances, or hand techniques left out, incorrect kicks, stances, blocks or strikes.
Team Poomsae / Pair Poomsae
Team / Pair Poomsae Judging Guidelines. Judges will judge the overall poomsae from all competitors, as well as the group synchronization, with a strong emphasis placed on synchronization.
1. Competitors can do any Poomsae from its highest rank player’s Poomsae to Pal Jang.
2. Competitors can compete in division above/or below if within 12 months of their age.
Team Poomsae Composition
Consists of 3 people, same or mixed gender.
Age brackets will be:
1. 11 & under
2. 12-17
3. 18 and older
Pair Poomsae Composition
Consists of 2 people, same or mixed gender.
Age brackets will be:
1. 11 & under
2. 12-17
3. 18 and older
Authorized Poomsae are those approved by the Kukkiwon & WT. Taeguk 1-8, Palgwe 1-8 and Black Belt Poomsae.
Method Of Competition: Cut-Off System
Contest Time: More than 30 seconds and less than 90 seconds.
Attire: Sport Poomsae Competitors MUST wear a Sport Poomsae-approved dobok. Any other poomsae divisions can wear traditional doboks.
Sport Poomsae Judging Criterion
Scoring Criteria uses the WT scoring method. Scores are divided into two categories. Accuracy and Presentation. Accuracy accounts for 40% or 4 points out of a perfect 10. Presentation score is the remainder 60% or 6 points.
Score Accuracy (4 Points Total)
Accuracy of technique (2.0)
Accuracy of direction (2.0)
Performance/Presentation (6 Points Total)
Speed and Power (2.0)
Rhythm (2.0)
Intensity (2.0)
Freestyle Poomsae Rules
Freestyle competitors must provide music VIA USB, Email, or Bluetooth. *NO LYRICS*
Technical Skills (6.0 Points)
1. Flying/Jumping Side Kick
2. Multiple Kicks in a Jump (Ex. Triple Front Kick)
3. Gradient of spins in a spin kick (Ex. 720 Round House)
4. Sparring sequence (5-10 Kicks)
5. Acrobatic kicking technique (Ex. Roundoff Backflip)
Presentation Skills (4.0 Points)
1. Creativeness
2. Harmony
3. Expression Of Energy
4. Music & Choreography
Duration
90 - 100 Seconds
*Starts when music starts*
*Ends on "Shio"*
3. 18 and older
Authorized Poomsae are those approved by the Kukkiwon & WT. Taeguk 1-8, Palgwe 1-8 and Black Belt Poomsae.
Method Of Competition: Cut-Off System
Contest Time: More than 30 seconds and less than 90 seconds.
Attire: Sport Poomsae Competitors MUST wear a Sport Poomsae-approved dobok. Any other poomsae divisions can wear traditional doboks.
Sport Poomsae Judging Criterion
Scoring Criteria uses the WT scoring method. Scores are divided into two categories. Accuracy and Presentation. Accuracy accounts for 40% or 4 points out of a perfect 10. Presentation score is the remainder 60% or 6 points.
Score Accuracy (4 Points Total)
Accuracy of technique (2.0)
Accuracy of direction (2.0)
Performance/Presentation (6 Points Total)
Speed and Power (2.0)
Rhythm (2.0)
Intensity (2.0)
Freestyle Poomsae Rules
Freestyle competitors must provide music VIA USB, Email, or Bluetooth. *NO LYRICS*
Technical Skills (6.0 Points)
1. Flying/Jumping Side Kick
2. Multiple Kicks in a Jump (Ex. Triple Front Kick)
3. Gradient of spins in a spin kick (Ex. 720 Round House)
4. Sparring sequence (5-10 Kicks)
5. Acrobatic kicking technique (Ex. Roundoff Backflip)
Presentation Skills (4.0 Points)
1. Creativeness
2. Harmony
3. Expression Of Energy
4. Music & Choreography
Duration
90 - 100 Seconds
*Starts when music starts*
*Ends on "Shio"*