Event Information

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Location: Renton High School 
400 S 2nd St, Renton, WA 98057

Credential Pickup: Starts: 8:00 AM.
(NO AT THE DOOR REGISTRATIONS)
Tournament Begins: 9:00 AM Sharp!

ONLINE REGISTRATION
$100 for registration | $25 per division
(FROM APRIL 1st $25 Late Fee Added | $25 EXTRA DIVISIONS)
Registration Close: April 8th, 2026, at 11:59 pm

TEAMS REGISTRATION
Demo Team Registration (add as a single division on registration)

SPECTATORS                                                                                                                                                                          Spectator Fees: $10 Per Person | Kids 5 & Under FREE

AWARDS
1st, 2nd, & two 3rd place Medals. $500 prize to the first place on Demo Team

SCORING SYSTEMS
Black Belt Divisions will use Current AAU/USA TKD scoring systems.

Sport Poomsae: Competitors will receive an accurate World Class score after competing.

Olympic Sparring: This means that all Olympic Sparring competitors (black belts) need Gen 2 Daedo socks to compete. We will NOT provide these for competitors.

Rules

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. 

Olympic Sparring Rules
ALL Sparring Rounds: 1 Minute, 3 Rounds, with 20 sec rest. Best two out of three rounds wins.

Point Rules: Modified USAT/WT rules.

1 point for valid FIST attack to trunk protector.
2 points for valid kick to the trunk.
3 points for a valid TURN kick, 3 points for kick to the head
4 points for a valid turning kick to the head (ADULTS ONLY)

Match Winner: First to win two rounds. In the event of a tie, competitors spar a third round. If nobody scored during the third round, it will be the referee/judge’s decision.

Disqualification: 
1. Total of 4-point deductions (8 warnings)
2. Competitor or coach intentionally disobeys the referee, or competition rules, or displays unsportsmanlike conduct.
3. Does not show up in time for the match.
4. Heavy contact to the head with the hand or foot that results in injury or injuring any opponents and rendering him or her unable to continue. (Junior Safety Rules)
5. Foul (profanity) language by coach or player, verbal abuse.

Head Contact: No contact to head for 12 years or under for all belts. Light head contact for Black Belts 13 to 17 sides only. 

Required Equipment: Head Protector, Arm Pads, Shin & Instep Pads, Chest Protector, Groin Protector, Mouth Guard, Uniform.

 

Scoring Points and Rules
1.  Scoring points will be done by performing hand or foot techniques to the legal target areas, with varying criteria depending on the rank and division of the competitors. 
2.  Scoring points for Color Belts & Black Belts: Competitors must make light to moderate contact on the chest protector of their opponent in order to score. If light, controlled contact is made with kicking techniques to the head, competitors can be awarded points.
3.  Color belts are NOT allowed to make contact to the face.
4.  Black Belts are allowed to make light-controlled face contact with allowed technique. 
 
Techniques
The following techniques will score points: 
1.  Hand and foot techniques to the legal torso area will score 1 point. Legal hand techniques include only punches and back fists. Spinning hand techniques are considered “blind” techniques. It is not considered a “blind” technique if the attacker pivots or spins and is able to look at his opponent and snap the hand technique back. The attacker would be awarded the appropriate point.
2.  Hand or foot techniques to the torso will receive 1 point.
3.  Turning kicks to the torso will receive 2 points.
4.  All kicks to the head will receive 3 points. 
5.  *Shin contact to the headgear does not constitute a point.
6.  Kicking techniques must make contact to the torso (see above), and touch contact to the head, excluding the throat.
7.  To the torso: Any good clean technique with execution and retraction. This area is restricted to the front of the body starting at the hip line and going up to the base of the throat, and from one end of the hogul (chest protector) to the other side of the hogul. A 3-inch width of the spine is NOT a legal striking area (even if the hogul wraps around the entire body). Striking techniques going towards, or making contact with, areas outside of this definition will be considered illegal. 

Face and Head Contact Rules
1.  For All divisions: There are absolutely no hand techniques to the head. If light-controlled contact is made with kicking techniques to the head, competitors can be awarded points. Color belts are NOT allowed to make contact to the face (Only to the helmet). There must be touch contact for a point to be called. Black Belts must make light contact to the head, and the face area is considered a legal target in the black belt division (face contact). 

2.  If blood is drawn the clock must be stopped and the judges need to discuss if there was excessive contact. This does not constitute an automatic penalty. The judges should determine if excessive contact was used and make the appropriate call. 
3.  Illegal Target Areas and Techniques: Illegal target areas include any part of the body not described in the above definitions. The type of technique, striking or kicking, will determine which definition to use. 
4.  Illegal target areas include: 
      All areas below the belt. This includes side, front or back areas and applies to kicks or strikes. 
      The back of the torso; a 3-inch width of the spine. 
      The throat. 
      The head (illegal for hands only) 
      Face (Illegal for Color Belts only) 
      Blind hand and/or foot techniques are illegal techniques. A hand technique is considered “blind” if the attacker is not looking at the target at the time the technique is thrown. A spinning back fist (While not looking before executing) would be an example of a “blind” hand technique. A “blind” back kick would be an example of an illegal foot technique. It is not considered a “blind” technique if the attacker pivots or spins and is able to look at his opponent and snap the hand technique back. While striking the arms and/or shoulders will not score a point, they are not illegal targets.

DEMO TEAM RULES & REGULATIONS

Demo Teams must provide music via USB, or Bluetooth. 


Method Of Competition: Cut-Off Method

Competition Time Limit
8 Minutes Total
1 Minute Set-Up Time
6 Minutes Performance Time
1 Minute Clean-Up Time
1 Point Deduction for EVERY minute over time.

Team Limit
No more than 15 members on the team.

Attire
Doboks & Specialty Doboks are allowed.

Judging
Same Criteria as Freestyle Poomsae
Difficulty of techniques
Teamwork
Creativity
(Every missed board is a deduction)

Award
$500 to 1st place!

Washington State Taekwondo Association

President’s Greeting

Dear Athletes, Coaches, Masters, and Families,

On behalf of the Washington State Taekwondo Association, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Washington State Taekwondo Championship.

This championship brings together athletes of all ages and skill levels from across our state and beyond to celebrate the spirit of Taekwondo. Our goal is not only to provide a high-quality competition, but also to promote the core values of Taekwondo — courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit.

Competitions like this are an important opportunity for athletes to challenge themselves, develop confidence, and build lasting friendships within the Taekwondo community. Whether you are competing for the first time or striving for another championship title, we encourage every participant to demonstrate their best effort, respect for others, and true martial arts spirit.

I would like to sincerely thank all the athletes, coaches, referees, volunteers, families, and supporting dojangs who make this event possible. Your dedication continues to strengthen and grow the Taekwondo community in Washington State.

We wish all competitors the very best and hope you have a safe, inspiring, and memorable experience.

Sincerely,

 

Master Park
President
Washington State Taekwondo Association

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