The Organizing Committee recognizes that each school may have a different belt color system. Please refer to the rank & color chart below and register yourself to compete in the appropriate USAT belt color and rank. Also, the 7 point Gap and 12 point Ceiling will be used for this championship.

COLOR BELT CHART

Rank (Kub)	10 - 9 - 8 - 7	6 - 5	4 - 3	2 - 1	Poom-Dan: 1 - 2 - 3
USAT Belt Colors	White-Yellow	Green	Blue	Red	Black
Other Belt Colors	White-Yellow-Orange	Purple-Green	Blue or Brown	Red	Black
Poomse: Taeguek/Palgue	1 or 2	3 or 4	5 or 6	7 or 8	Koryo-Keumgang-Taebaek

POOMSE: Poomse competitors must perform only the Poomse designated for their specific rank. Scores will be based on: proper order, beauty, grace, rhythm, accuracy, power, technique and attitude. Authorized Poomse are those approved by the World Taekwondo Federation: Taeguek 1-8, Palgue 1-8 and black belt Poomse: Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, etc.

KYOROOGI: The current USAT & WTF competition rules will govern this championship. The Organizing Committee may modify some rules according to the local conditions. It also reserves the right to combine or divide weight categories depending on the size of the group. Head kicks for the juniors (light contact only) will be allowed in addition to head kicks for senior divisions. However, if referee and judges feel an injury was due to a malicious attack (with anger or the intent to injure), the attacker will be disqualified. The 7 point Gap and 12 point Ceiling will be used for this championship.

Ages 6-11 years old
Sparring competitors, age 6-11 years old, may not make head contact at any time during a USAT competition. A competitor, who executes a technique to the head area, will be subject to one of the following actions:

• Any technique, attempted to the head area but does not make contact, will be given a warning by the referee (Kyong-go).
• Any technique, which makes any contact with the head area will result in a one-point deduction by the referee (Gamjeom)
• If the competitor cannot continue because of contact with the head area, the attacker will be disqualified.
• Inability to continue competition because of fright, crying or loss of will following a legal kick to the body, does not constitute grounds for disqualification of the attacker.

KYOROOGI Rules for Competitors Age 12-17 year old

1. The competitor is encouraged to attempt kicks to the facial area; however absolute control must be exercised or the appropriate penalty shall be invoked.
2. The competitor who executes a successful technique (light contact without causing injury) shall be awarded one point.
3. The competitor who executes a kick to the face or neck, which results in a minor injury, shall receive a one-point deduction. A minor injury is defined as an abrasion or bleeding caused by excessive contact.
4. The competitor who executes a kick to the face or neck, which results in the inability of the opponent to continue because of injury, shall be disqualified. The jury, referee and judges, after consultation with the tournament physician, if necessary, shall make this determination. Note: Inability to continue because of fright, crying or loss of will, following a legal kick to the head, does not constitute grounds for disqualification of the attacker.
5. Black belt competitors, age 14-17 will follow WTF senior competition rules.
6. Certain rules and/or regulations are subject to change at the discretion of the Tournament Director.

DURATION OF THE ROUNDS: Two rounds of 1 and 1/2 minutes with 30 seconds rest. Note: The tournament director may change the time limits if necessary and reserves the rights to alter weigh divisions to ensure participation and promote safety.