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A-CLASS DIVISION (DAN/POOM GRADES)
A Class: Competitors must be minimum 1st Dan/Poom grade & Kukkiwon holder.
Cut-Off System will be used 1st Round: If there are 20 and over competitors in a division then the competition will start in this round. Two assigned compulsory poomsae will be required to be performed with a one minute rest period in between.
2nd Round: The top 50% of the competitors with the highest scores from the 1st round will qualify for this 2nd round (including competitors with equal scores). Two assigned compulsory poomsae will be required to be performed with a one minute rest period in between
Final Round: The top 8 competitors (with the highest scores) from the 2nd round will qualify for this round. Two assigned compulsory poomsae will be required to be performed with a one minute rest period in between
Final: Divisions may start in the final if there are 8 entrants or less. 9 entrants or more will start in the 2nd Round.
All poomsae shall be chosen, set and announced by the organising committee 3 days before the competition.
Freestyle Poomsae (Dan Grades only 14yrs +)
Individual Male
Individual Female
Mixed Pairs
Freestyle Poomsae is the performance based on Taekwondo techniques with composition of music and choreography.
Composition of Poomsae
Cut-Off System will be used 1st Round: If there are 20 and over competitors in a division then the competition will start in this round. Two assigned compulsory poomsae will be required to be performed with a one minute rest period in between.
2nd Round: The top 50% of the competitors with the highest scores from the 1st round will qualify for this 2nd round (including competitors with equal scores). Two assigned compulsory poomsae will be required to be performed with a one minute rest period in between
Final Round: The top 8 competitors (with the highest scores) from the 2nd round will qualify for this round. Two assigned compulsory poomsae will be required to be performed with a one minute rest period in between
Final: Divisions may start in the final if there are 8 entrants or less. 9 entrants or more will start in the 2nd Round.
All poomsae shall be chosen, set and announced by the organising committee 3 days before the competition.
| Individual (Male & Female) | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Cadet -13 yrs (Born 1999 or later) |
Taeguek 4,5,6,7,8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek |
| Junior 14 – 17 yrs (Born 1995-1998) |
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| 1st Senior 18 - 29 yrs (Born 1983-1994) |
Taegeuk 6,7,8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin |
| 2nd Senior 30 – 39 yrs (Born 1973-1982) |
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| 1st Master 40 – 49 yrs (Born 1963-1972) |
Taeguek 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon |
| 2nd Master 50 – 59 yrs (Born 1953 – 1962) |
Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu |
| 3rd Master 60+ yrs (Born 1952 or before) |
Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu |
| Pairs(1 Male and 1 Female | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Cadet Pair up to 13yrs (Born 1999 or later) |
Taeguek 4,5,6,7 Jang Taeguek 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek |
| 1st Pair 14yrs to 17yrs (Born 1983 - 1998) |
Taegeuk 6,7,8 Jang, Koryo , Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin |
| 2nd Pair 14yrs to 17yrs (Born 1982 or before) |
Taegeuk 8 Jang, Koryo ,Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon |
| Teams(3 Malea or 3 Females | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Cadet Team up to 13yrs (Born 1999 or later) |
Taeguek 4,5,6,7 Jang Taeguek 8 Jang, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek |
| 1st Team 14yrs to 17yrs (Born 1983 - 1998) |
Taegeuk 6,7,8 Jang, Koryo , Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin |
| 2nd Team 14yrs to 17yrs (Born 1982 or before) |
Taegeuk 8 Jang, Koryo ,Keumgang, Taebeak, Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon |
Freestyle Poomsae (Dan Grades only 14yrs +)
Individual Male
Individual Female
Mixed Pairs
Freestyle Poomsae is the performance based on Taekwondo techniques with composition of music and choreography.
Composition of Poomsae
- Yeon-mu line shall be the choice of the competitor
- Number of Poom: each performance shall be composite of 20 - 24 poom (composition shall be no more than 5 motions)
- Technique: each performance shall be composite of defending and attacking techniques of Taekwondo with 60% foot techniques and 40% hand techniques.
- Music and choreography shall be the competitors choice
- Performance shall be within the boundary line.
- Performance shall be within 70 - 90 seconds.
- The competitor must submit a plan of their freestyle performance on registration.
- Music shall be supplied by the competitor; this must be in MP3 format and be done on registration. register@ni-poomsae.co.uk
| Freestyle Poomsae | |
| Division | Compulsory Techiques |
| Individual Male | Technique: each performance shall be composite of attacking and
defending techniques of Taekwondo with 60% foot techniques and 40%
hand techniques 1. Minimum 360° Kicking technique 2. Haktara Seogi (Crane stance) in to side kick 3. Double Side Kick (using the same leg |
| Individual Female | Technique: each performance shall be composite of attacking and
defending techniques of Taekwondo with 60% foot techniques and 40%
hand techniques 1. Jumping kicking technique 2. Double Side Kick (Same Leg) 3. Haktara Seogi (Crane stance) |
| Pairs (1 Male and 1 Female) | Technique: each performance shall be composite of attacking and
defending techniques of Taekwondo with 60% foot techniques and 40%
hand techniques 1. Front Kick, Back Side Kick (Same Leg) 2. Haktara Seogi (Crane stance) 3. Minimum 360° Kicking technique |
B CLASS DIVISION (Kup Grades 4th Kup Blue Belt
to 1st Kup Black Tag)
B Class Competition Method
If 9 competitors, Pairs, Teams or more: Two poomsae to be performed in first round (top 6 to progress), and one further poomsae in the final. A poomsae cannot be repeated in the final.
If 8 competitors, Pairs, Teams or less: Straight to final, two poomsae performed
If 9 competitors, Pairs, Teams or more: Two poomsae to be performed in first round (top 6 to progress), and one further poomsae in the final. A poomsae cannot be repeated in the final.
If 8 competitors, Pairs, Teams or less: Straight to final, two poomsae performed
| Individual (Male & Female) | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Peewee up to 9 yrs | Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 3 to Taegeuk 8 |
| Cadet 10 - 13 yrs | |
| Junior 14 – 17 yrs | |
| 1st Senior 18 - 35 yrs | |
| 2nd Senior over 36 yrs | |
| Pairs(1 Male and 1 Female | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Cadet Pair up to 13yrs | Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 3 to Taegeuk 8 |
| 1st Pair 14yrs to 17yrs | |
| 2nd Pair 14yrs to 17yrs | |
| Teams(3 Males or 3 Females | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Cadet Team up to 13yrs | Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 3 to Taegeuk 8 |
| 1st Team 14yrs to 17yrs | |
| 2nd Team 14yrs to 17yrs |
C CLASS DIVISION (Kup Grades 9th Kup Yellow
Tag to 5th Kup Blue Tag)
C Class Competition Method
If 9 competitors, Pairs, Teams or more: Two poomsae to be performed in first round (top 6 to progress), and one further poomsae in the final. A poomsae cannot be repeated in the final.
If 8 competitors, Pairs, Teams or less: Straight to final, two poomsae performed
If 9 competitors, Pairs, Teams or more: Two poomsae to be performed in first round (top 6 to progress), and one further poomsae in the final. A poomsae cannot be repeated in the final.
If 8 competitors, Pairs, Teams or less: Straight to final, two poomsae performed
| Individual (Male & Female) | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Peewee up to 9 yrs (8th Kup+) | Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 1 to Taegeuk 6 |
| Cadet 10 - 13 yrs (8th Kup+) | |
| Junior 14 – 17 yrs | |
| 1st Senior 18 - 35 yrs | |
| 2nd Senior over 36 yrs | |
| Pairs(1 Male and 1 Female | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Cadet Pair up to 13yrs (8th Kup+) | Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 1 to Taegeuk 6 |
| 1st Pair 14yrs to 17yrs | |
| 2nd Pair 14yrs to 17yrs | |
| Teams(3 Males or 3 Females | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Cadet Team up to 13yrs | Competitors choice of Poomsae From Taegeuk 1 to Taegeuk 6 |
| 1st Team 14yrs to 17yrs | |
| 2nd Team 14yrs to 17yrs | |
D CLASS DIVISION PEEWEE & CADET ONLY(Kup
Grades 10th Kup White Belt to 9th Kup Yellow Tag)
D Class Competition Method
If 9 competitors, Pairs, Teams or more: Two poomsae to be performed in first round (top 6 to progress), and one further poomsae in the final. A poomsae cannot be repeated in the final.
If 8 competitors, Pairs, Teams or less: Straight to final, two poomsae performed
If 9 competitors, Pairs, Teams or more: Two poomsae to be performed in first round (top 6 to progress), and one further poomsae in the final. A poomsae cannot be repeated in the final.
If 8 competitors, Pairs, Teams or less: Straight to final, two poomsae performed
| Individual (Male & Female) | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Peewee up to 9 yrs | Competitors choice of Poomsae from Basic 1: Gibonil Basic 2: Sajugiligi (4 directional punch) Taeguk 1 (IL Jang) |
| Cadet 10 - 13 yrs | |
| Pairs(1 Male and 1 Female | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Cadet Pair up to 13yrs (8th Kup+) | Competitors choice of Poomsae from Basic 1: Gibonil Basic 2: Sajugiligi (4 directional punch) Taeguk 1 (IL Jang) |
| Teams(3 Males or 3 Females | |
| Division | Compulsory Poomsae |
| Cadet Team up to 13yrs | Competitors choice of Poomsae from Basic 1: Gibonil Basic 2: Sajugiligi (4 directional punch) Taeguk 1 (IL Jang) |
