SMART NATIONAL

TAEKWONDO POOMSAE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
MAKATI COLISEUM JUNE 25, 2017
I. IMPORTANT DATES
June 1-16, 2017 Registration Period

June 16, 2017 (Fri) 8:00 pm Deadline for Registration

June 25, 2017 (Sun) 8:00 am Verification of Players

9:00 am onwards Competition Proper until Awarding

NOTE: SCHEDULES MAY BE REVISED DEPENDING ON NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.

1. STRICTLY NO REGISTRATION ON COMPETITION DAY.

2. REGISTRATION SCHEDULES WILL BE FOLLOWED. THOSE WHO CANNOT
REGISTER ON THE SAID DATES NEED NOT PARTICIPATE.
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II. PARTICIPATION
1. This competition is open to all colored belts and black belts in good standing with the Philippine
Taekwondo Association.

2. All instructors must field in a minimum of 10 participants per chapter. A written explanation
addressed to Grandmaster Sung Chon Hong is required if the minimum number of participants
cannot be reached.

III. REGISTRATION
A. Registration Forms

1. Masterlist of Players for Individual Recognized Poomsae

2. Team Registration Form for Team, Pair, Synchronized and Freestyle Poomsae

3. NCC photocopy of NCC must be submitted attached to the forms

B. Registration Fees:
P500.00 per player (maximum 2 events ONLY)
Example: INDIVIDUAL and PAIR
INDIVIDUAL and TEAM
PAIR and TEAM
INDIVIDUAL and FREESTYLE INDIVIDUAL
TEAM and SYNCHRONIZED

C. Deadline:
Please email to philtkd@gmail.com AND ptacompetitions@gmail.com on or before June 16,
2017.

***We will follow the YEAR OF BIRTH of the player***

Categories and year of birth cut off is indicated on the Table of Divisions

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IV. TABLE OF DIVISIONS, AGE, AND REQUIRED POOMSAE
A. Colored belts

CATEGORY POOMSAE CATEGORY POOMSAE

Toddler Male Grade School Team

Yellow: Taegeuk 1 NOVICE MALE
Toddler Female
Blue: Taegeuk 3 3 Players Male 11 yrs & below
(8 yrs. Old & below) Taegeuk 1 or 3
Red: Taegeuk 5 Grade School Team
BIRTH YEAR 2009
Brown: Taegeuk 7 NOVICE FEMALE
and above 3 Players Female 11 yrs & below
Grade School Male Grade School Team
Grade School Yellow: Taegeuk 1 ADVANCE MALE
Female Blue: Taegeuk 3 3 Players Male 11 yrs & below
Taegeuk 5 or 7
(9-11 yrs. Old) Red: Taegeuk 5 Grade School Team
BIRTH YEAR 2006- Brown: Taegeuk 7 ADVANCE FEMALE
2008 3 Players Female 11 yrs & below

Cadet Male Cadet Team

Yellow: Taegeuk 1 NOVICE MALE
Cadet Female
Blue: Taegeuk 3 3 Players Male 12-14 yrs old
(12-14 yrs. Old) Taegeuk 1 or 3
Red: Taegeuk 5 Cadet Team
BIRTH YEAR 2003-
Brown: Taegeuk 7 NOVICE FEMALE
2005 3 Players Female 12-14 yrs old
I
N Junior Male Cadet Team
Yellow: Taegeuk 1 ADVANCE MALE
D Junior Female
Blue: Taegeuk 3 T 3 Players Male 12-14 yrs old
I (15-17 yrs. Old) Taegeuk 5 or 7
Red: Taegeuk 5 E Cadet Team
V BIRTH YEAR 2000-
Brown: Taegeuk 7 A ADVANCE FEMALE
I 2002 3 Players Female 12-14 yrs old
M
D Junior Team
Senior Male
U Yellow: Taegeuk 1 NOVICE MALE
Senior Female
A Blue: Taegeuk 3 3 Players Male 15-17 yrs old
(18 yrs. Old & above) Taegeuk 1 or 3
L Red: Taegeuk 5 Junior Team
BIRTH YEAR 1999
Brown: Taegeuk 7 NOVICE FEMALE
and below 3 Players Female 15-17 yrs old
Junior Team
ADVANCE MALE
3 Players Male 18 yrs & above
Taegeuk 5 or 7
Junior Team
ADVANCE FEMALE
3 Players Female 18 yrs & above
Senior Team
NOVICE MALE
3 Players Male 15-17 yrs old
Taegeuk 1 or 3
Senior Team
NOVICE FEMALE
3 Players Female 18 yrs & above
Senior Team
ADVANCE MALE
3 Players Male 18 yrs & above
Taegeuk 5 or 7
Senior Team
ADVANCE FEMALE
3 Players Female 18 yrs & above

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 B. Black belts
CATEGORY ELIMS SF FINAL 1 FINAL 2 FINAL 3
Grade School Boys
Grade School Girls
Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6 Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
(9-11 yrs. Old)
BIRTH YEAR 2006-2008
Cadet Boys
Cadet Girls
Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6 Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
(12-14 yrs. Old)
BIRTH YEAR 2003-2005
Junior Male
INDIVIDUAL

Junior Female Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo

Koryo Taeback
(15-17 yrs. Old) Keumgang Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6
BIRTH YEAR 2000-2002
Senior 1 Male
Senior 1 Female Taegeuk 7 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
Taegeuk 6 Pyongwon
(18-30 yrs. Old) Keumgang Sipjin Taeback
BIRTH YEAR 1987-1999
Senior 2 Male
Senior 2 Female Taegeuk 7 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
Taegeuk 6 Pyongwon
(31-40 yrs. Old) Keumgang Sipjin Taeback
BIRTH YEAR 1977-1986
Masters Male
Masters Female Sipjin Pyongwon Jitae
Taegeuk 8 Koryo
(41 years old & above) Taeback Chongkwon Keumgang
BIRTH YEAR 1976 and below
TEAM

Grade School Team Male

Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6 Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
3 Players (11 yrs old and below)
Grade School Team Female
Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6 Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
3 Players (11 yrs old and below)
Cadet Team Male
Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6 Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
3 Players (12-14 yrs old)
Cadet Team Female
Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6 Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
3 Players (12-14 yrs old)
Junior Team Male Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
Koryo Taeback
3 Players (15 to 17 years old) Keumgang Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6
Junior Team Female Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
Koryo Taeback
3 Players (15 to 17 years old) Keumgang Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6
Senior Team Male Taegeuk 7 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
Taegeuk 6 Pyongwon
3 Players (18-40 yrs old) Keumgang Sipjin Taeback
Senior Team Female Taegeuk 7 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
3 Players (18-40 yrs old) Taegeuk 6 Pyongwon
Keumgang Sipjin Taeback
Masters Team Sipjin Pyongwon Jitae
3 Players (41 yrs old & above) Taegeuk 8 Koryo
Taeback Chongkwon Keumgang
PAIR

Grade School Pair

Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6 Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
(11 yrs old and below)
Cadet Pair
Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6 Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
(12-14 yrs old)
Junior Pair Taegeuk 5 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
Koryo Taeback
(15 to 17 years old) Keumgang Taegeuk 4 Taegeuk 6
Senior Pair Taegeuk 7 Taegeuk 8 Koryo
Taegeuk 6 Pyongwon
(18-40 years old) Keumgang Sipjin Taeback
Master Pair Sipjin Pyongwon Jitae
Taegeuk 8 Koryo
(41 years old and above) Taeback Chongkwon Keumgang

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V. FREESTYLE POOMSAE
1. Freestyle Poomsae should be based on Taekwondo techniques with composition of music and
choreography.
2. Composition of Poomsae:
a. Number of Poom: Each performance shall be composed of 20 to 24 poom.
(Composition of 1 poom shall be no more than 5 motions.)
b. Technique: Each performance shall be composed of attacking and defending techniques
of Taekwondo with 60% foot techniques and 40% hand techniques.
c. Music is required.
d. Performed techniques must be within boundary of Taekwondo.
3. Categories (15 years old and above):
a. Individual Male
b. Individual Female
c. Mixed Pair (composed of 1 male and 1 female)
d. Team (composed of 5 players 3 male, 2 female or 2 male, 3 female)

VI. SYNCHRONIZED POOMSAE

1. Number of participants: 7-9 members per team
2. ONLY players ages 14 years old & below are allowed to join
3. Attire: No limitations
4. Required techniques
a. Front kick
b. Side kick
c. Roundhouse kick
d. Double side kick
e. Jumping front kick
f. Flying side kick

NOTE: These techniques must appear at least once throughout the performance. Teams may
perform other techniques for as long as the required techniques appear in the performance.
Corresponding deductions shall apply for techniques not performed by the team.

VII. METHOD OF COMPETITION

A. Colored belts

The combined cut-off system and competition system shall be applied in this competition.
1. Eliminations: Contestants shall perform the required poomsae for the elimination round and 50%
shall be selected for the competition style system based on their points and ranking.
2. Competition style: Two participants will perform their poomsae at the same time based on their
match number on the fight diagram. At the end of the performance, the winner shall be determined
based on majority decision of the judges. The winner will move to the next round until the finals.

B. Black belts

The combined cut-off system and competition system shall be applied in this competition.
1. Eliminations: Contestants shall perform the required poomsae for the elimination round and 50%
shall be selected for the competition style system based on their points and ranking.
2. Competition style: 8 finalists will be randomly drawn. Two participants will perform their poomsae
at the same time based on their match number on the fight diagram. At the end of the performance,
the winner shall be determined based on majority decision of the judges. The winner will move to the
next round until the finals.

Note: The organizer may revise the cut-off system in the case when there are less than
sixteen participants for the division.

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VIII. DURATION OF CONTEST
Recognized Poomsae: The time limit for the performance of the required Poomsae in all events
(Individual, Team, and Pair) shall be 30-90 seconds.

Freestyle Poomsae: The time limit for the performance shall be 60-70 seconds.

Synchronized Poomsae: The time limit for the performance shall be 110-120 seconds.

IX. SCORING CRITERIA

1. Recognized Poomsae
a. Accuracy (4.0)
i. 0.1 point shall be deducted each time a contestant does not perform the basic
movements or the pertinent Poomsae accurately.
ii. 0.3 points shall be deducted each time a contestant makes a major mistake.
b. Presentation (6.0)
i. Speed and power 2.0
ii. Control of power, speed and rhythm 2.0
iii. Expression of energy 2.0

2. Freestyle Poomsae
1. COMPOSITION OF FREE STYLE POOMSAE
a. Number of Poom: Each performance shall be composite of 20 to 24 poom
(Composition of 1 poom shall be no more than 5 motions)
b. Technique: Each performance shall be composite of attacking and defending
techniques of taekwondo with 60% foot techniques and 40% hand techniques.
c. Music & choreography shall be choice of a contestant. However, it should not contain
any political, social and religious contents.
d. Performed techniques must be within boundary of Taekwondo.

2. DIVISION
a. Individual: Male / Female
b. Pair
c. Mixed Team: Composition of 5 members (including more than 2 males & 2 females)

3. DURATION OF CONTEST
The time limit for the performance of the Freestyle Poomsae shall be 60-70 seconds.

4. SCORING CRITERIA
a. Scoring shall be made in accordance with the rules of the WTF.
b. The types of foot techniques designated by WTF Poomsae Committee are as follows;

1. Jumping kicks Side kick (in case of pair and team division, entire team members
must perform this technique)
2. Multiple kicks in a jump Front kick (at least one member of the team must
perform this technique)
3. Turning kicks - Spinning hook kick or turning kick (at least one member of the team
must perform this technique)
4. Performance level of consecutive kicks - Kyorugi style kick (at least one member
of the team must perform this technique)
*3~5 bouncing steps on a spot is mandatory before executing the Kyorugi style kicks.
5. Acrobatic kicks - Any acrobatic action performance with kick(s)(at least one
member of the team must perform this technique)

** Point shall be awarded only if athletes perform the techniques in the above order (Article 5.2).
** Each foot technique shall be up to five run-ups.
** The following stances must be included in the performance at least once
Dwitkubi, Beom seogi, Hakdari or Ogeum seogi, Kkoa (Ap or Dwi) seogi, Kyotdari seogi

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 3. Synchronized Poomsae

a. Originality and Creativity of Composition 20%

The form must be an original composition that displays creative sequences and must be
generally Taekwondo in character.
NOTE: Repetition of previous performances, copying one long set of
movements from the regular poomsae or copying the sequence of other
teams local and international are strictly prohibited. This defeats the
principle of creativity.

b. Synchronization of Movements 20%

Team members must perform synchronous and coordinated movements thus creating
an attractive and pleasing composition appropriate to the music.

c. Correctness of Movements 20%

The composition must be generally Taekwondo in character. This means that a greater
part of the composition consists of Taekwondo movements.
*Dance, gymnastics, acrobatic movements etc. may be integrated into the
composition to accentuate Taekwondo movements and provide points of interest,
however, these movements should not consist the greater part of the composition.

d. Timing, Power and Balance 20%

Movements must be executed with timing and balance to produce powerful movements;
strong shout (if any).

e. Eye Focus, Concentration, Overall Impact 20%

Correct eye focus, concentration throughout the form and generally impressive overall
performance; neat appearance and courteous manner.

X. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Competition Codes of Conduct: The PTA Competition Codes of Conduct shall be strictly enforced.

2. Competition Rules: For all other matters not provided in these competition ground rules, the
current WTF Poomsae Competition Rules and Interpretation, shall apply.

3. Uniform: COLORED and BLACK BELTS are required to wear the WTF standard poomsae dobok.

GS & CADET JUNIOR/SENIOR MASTER

Source: World Taekwondo Federation

XI. AWARDING: INDIVIDUAL, PAIR, AND TEAM EVENTS

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 Winning contestants in these categories shall be awarded the following:
First Place - Gold Medal + Certificate
Second Place - Silver Medal + Certficate
Third Place (2) - Bronze Medal + Certificate

XII. OVERALL WINNER

Trophies shall be given to the top three (3) chapters based on the medal tally of all official poomsae
categories. Team event victories shall be considered as one medal in the overall tally. In the case of a
tie, the chapter with the most number of participants will win.

XIII. MEDALS AND TROPHY

CATEGORY GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Individual Standard Poomsae 52 52 104
(52 categories)
Team Standard Poomsae 75 75 150
(25 categories x 3 players per team)
Mixed Pair (5 category x 2 players) 10 10 20
Freestyle (5 categories) 9 9 18
-Individual Male (1 player)
-Individual Female (1 player)
-Mixed Pair (2 players)
-Team (5 players)
Synchronized Poomsae 9 9 18
(7-9 players)
Total Medals 155 155 310

TROPHY
Overall Winners Champion 1st Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up
TOTAL 1 1 1

XIV. COORDINATING CENTER AND CONTACT PERSONS

PTA CENTRAL GYM Tel. No.: 522-0518 or 522-0519
philtkd@gmail.com

RANI ANN ORTEGA 0916-497-9088

ptacompetitions@gmail.com

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