Ann Arbor Taekwondo & Martial Arts Open

Ann Arbor Taekwondo is hosting a Forms & Sparring Tournament Saturday, February 15th @ 9:00a. Competition events include: 

• Forms
• Sparring
  

Cost is $65.00 for one event, $70.00 for both events (pre-registration) 

On-line registration ends February 14th, 2014.

$70 & $75 at the door

Trophy prizes awarded for first, second and third place

Tournament Director:  Grand Master John Ahn, Ann Arbor Taekwondo

Forms – any Tae Kwon Do or other form allowed

Sparring – modified WTF/USAT competition rules.

Mats and electronic scoring. 

Gup Students (Color belts)

• 7 & under – (1) one-minute round; no head kicks
• 8 – yrs and older -- two (2) one-minute rounds with 30-second rest; 3 point Junior Safety Rule head kick (light contact); (1 additional point for spinning/ reverse kick)

Black Belts

14 -17 & 18 - 32 yrs old -- two (2) one-minute rounds with 30-second rest; 3 point head kicks; (1 additional point for spinning/reverse kick)

Mandatory Sparring Equipment

Chest protector, head gear, mouth guard, shin/instep guards, forearm guard, athletic cup for male

 Additional soft foam protection allowed for hands and feet.

Age Divisions

5 & under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-17, 18-32, 33-40, 41 & over

Rank Divisions

• Novice (7th gup – 9th gup) – White, Yellow, Orange & Green Belts
• Intermediate (4th gup – 6th gup) - Green & Blue Belts
• Advanced (1st gup – 3rd gup) - Brown & Red Belts
• Black Belts

Male/Female Divisions – male/female may be combined in some forms and 9 years and younger sparring divisions

Weight Divisions* – Light, Middle and Heavyweights for sparring.

*Division may be combined or further divided to minimize mismatches or provide opportunities for competition