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Competitions & Results

This page gives information about the various competition events and categories. There are links to specific competition results at the side of the page. New links will appear as latest results are posted. If you find any inaccuracies or omissions in the awards listed please contact Mr Lloyd @ webmart.tkd@btinternet.com.

Competitions

Heart of England hold a number of Regional Competitions each year. These are usually open to all students within the stated categories. The list of events is constantly developing. Heart of England will operate categories and judge the competitions in accordance with ITF Rules and Regulations. Categories may be subject to change or cancelation due to insufficient entries.

Categories and Disciplines

Each competition usually has the following categories and disciplines;

Junior TKD  also known as Kids Kickers (4 - 7years) - split into mixed groups according to height (See below)

Pattern or Competition Drill

Sparring

High Kick

Speed Test

Cadets (8 - 13 Years) split into groups according to ITF height & grade categories (See below)

Boys and girls may compete against each other in all events if there are insufficient entries.

Patterns - Usually split into Dan Grades / Belt Colours unless insufficient entries

Sparring - All categories spar continuous. Usually split into Dan grades / Belt Colours  unless insufficient entries

High Kick - All grades compete together

Speed Test - All belt categories compete together

Juniors - (14 to 17 Years) - Male & Female

Usually separated according to ITF weight and grade categories (See below)

Patterns - Usually split into Dan grades / Belt Colours unless insufficient entries

Sparring - All categories spar continuous. Usually split into Dan grades / Belt Colours  unless insufficient entries

Destruction - Boards (Hand and Foot Techniques as per ITF competitions)

Special Technique - Open to all belt categories. Usually split into Dan grades / Belt Colours  unless insufficient entries

Adults & Seniors - Male & Female - Usually separated according to ITF weight & grade categories (See below)

Adults - 18 to 35 inclusive

Seniors - 36 and over

Patterns - Usually split into Dan grades / Belt Colours  unless insufficient entries

Sparring - All categories spar continuous. Usually split into Dan grades / Belt Colours  unless insufficient entries

Destruction - Boards (Hand and Foot Techniques as per ITF competitions)

Special Technique - Open to all belt categories. Usually split into Dan grades / Belt Colours  unless insufficient entries

Senior Categories now apply to all grades (subject to sufficient entries being received)

Patterns Competitions - Competitors must perform a Pattern appropriate to their grade in accordance with ITF Rules.

The final in a Patterns Competition will involve a designated pattern chosen by the judging panel.

Designated patterns can be any pattern up to and including Gae-Baek for 1st Degrees, Kodang for 2nd Degrees and so on.