All divisions are subject to change
If fewer than four athletes enter a weight division, the organizing committee may combine divisions.
Rules by age group
The current modified USAT & WT competition rules govern this championship. Which
variant applies depends on the competitor's age and rank.
11 & under
USAT / WT modified rules
No head contact for all belts, except black belts ages 8–11
Junior safety rules for black belts ages 8–11
12 – 14
USAT / WT modified rules
Junior safety rules for all belts
15 – 17
USAT / WT modified rules
Junior safety rules for color belts
Senior rules for black belts
17 & up
USAT / WT modified rules
Senior rules for all belts
Two categories of sparring
Which one you enter is decided by your rank. Color belts may only register for Open
Sparring; black belts in the 12–14, 15–17 and 17–32 divisions may choose either.
Category
Who
Scoring
World Class Sparring
Black belts only, ages 12–14, 15–17, 17–32
Daedo PSS electronic scoring. Gen3 Daedo socks required — bring your own; available for purchase on site.
Open Sparring
All ages and belts, 4–5 through 33 & up. Color belts may only register for Open Sparring.
Regular trigger scoring.
Weigh-in
Only one group weighs in. Everyone else is seeded from the weight entered at registration.
Mandatory — World Class black belts, ages 10–32
Weigh-in is on event morning, 8:00–8:30 AM at the venue. You get two
attempts on the scale. Miss weight on the second attempt and you are moved up or down to the next
weight division.
No weigh-in — all color belts, Open divisions, and black belts 33 & up
You are seeded from the weight you entered when registering, so enter it honestly. A competitor who
cannot make the division they registered for will be disqualified, not moved, and
deliberately falsifying weight also risks disqualification.
Moving between divisions
Ages 15–17 (sparring only) may compete in their own division or in an older age
division at their respective weight.
Ages 33 & up (sparring only) may compete in their own division or in the 17–32
division at their respective weight.
Thin divisions may be merged. If fewer than four athletes enter a weight division, the
organizing committee may combine weight divisions.
Mandatory gear
Every sparring competitor provides their own equipment. Some is sold at the tournament,
but do not count on it — arrive with your own.
Helmet — white, red or blue. Color must match your chest protector.
Chest protector — red-and-blue reversible.
Forearm guards
Shin & instep guards
Groin cup — worn inside for males, optional for females.
Mouth guard
World Class black belts (12–14, 15–17, 17–32) must also provide Gen3 Daedo socks.
These are specific to the PSS scoring system and are not interchangeable with ordinary foot guards.
Open Sparring divisions
Regular trigger scoring. Open to every age and rank.
White / Yellow / Orange · Green · Blue / Purple · Brown / Red · Black
Male · Female
Open Sparring is seeded by age, rank and gender
Colour-belt and 11-&-under black belt sparring run by age, rank and gender; your weight class is
determined by the referee at the holding/staging area. The weight tables below apply to the World
Class divisions.
Weight divisions
World Class black belt divisions are seeded by weight, in kilograms. Enter your weight
and the tool names your class.
Find your weight division
World Class black belt divisions only — ages 10–32.
Show all weight division tables
Weights are in kilograms for 2026
Weight classes use World Taekwondo kilograms. Enter your weight in pounds above and
the finder converts it to find your kg division. The official weigh-in on event day is on a kg scale.
Awards
Medals for 1st, 2nd and two 3rd places
Both semi-finals award a third place, so nobody fights for bronze. Forms and breaking award a
single third.
Awards →
