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You may email [email protected] to see if there are any spaces open in your division. 

Tournament will be held at the following location:

 Crosspoint Church, 8000 Liles Ln, Trussville, AL 35173 

Below is the schedule of events:

Safety Regulations


  • Pre-set schedule with staggered divisions.
  • No division will begin BEFORE the start time.
  • Spectators will be seated in corresponding seating for the division being viewed. Social distancing will be maintained between groups. We reserve the right to limit the number of spectators within the building at any given time.
  • Mats/floor will be cleaned (as well as seating) between divisions.
  • All judges and personnel will wear masks.
  • Hand sanitizing stations will be set up throughout the facility.
  • Temperature checks will be done at the door.
  • Face masks will be required unless actively competing.
  • Outside “waiting area” will be set up with concessions and opportunities for tailgating. Bring chairs!
  • Face shields or face masks will be required for sparring. Gear will be sanitized between matches.


Tournament Guidelines

  • Divisions will be created based on similar ages and ranks and are dependent on the number and diversity of registered competitors.
  • Traditional Open Hand Forms: competitor must perform an unaltered/unmodified recognized pattern from a Korean martial arts system (i.e. Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do…). School variations are permitted provided the movements maintain the structural integrity of the original form.
  • Traditional Weapon Forms: These forms must capture the essence of classic martial arts movements, displaying the traditional techniques, stances, footwork, and weapons. Emphasis is placed on execution of technique, application of technique, balance, speed, power, solid stances, and focus. The following techniques are not allowed:
    • Movements that involve more than a 360-degree spin;
    • Require the body to be inverted more than parallel to the floor;
    • More than two kicks with the same leg without putting the foot down in between;
    • Front or back flips;
    • Cartwheels;
    • Front or side leg splits;
    • Releases of the weapon other than simple hand switches;
    • or any other gymnastic movements or extreme exhibitions of flexibility or agility with the body or weapon that are deemed in the opinion of the judges to be inappropriate for the division pursuant to the general guidelines set forth here. (EXCEPTION – A Forward Roll is a legal Traditional Technique.)
  • Sparring: Lil’ Dragon/Kid Tiger/Kid Tiger Black Belt Club – Flag; Youth/Teen/Adult – Point; Full gear including mouth, shin and groin protection req.
    Face mask or non-vented face shield connected to the sparring helmet MUST be worn at all times during sparring. Non-vented face shields do not protect against hits to the face.
  • Breaking    Wood only. To maintain a level playing field, wood must be purchased through the Tournament host. Two stations for Gups, 3 attempts per station and a time limit of 2 minutes. Three stations for Dans, 2 attempts per station and a time limit of 2 minutes. 2 station for Pee Wees.
  • Power Breaking: All boards must be purchased through the tournament committee, All stations must be with spacers (no board stacks without spacers), Competitors supply their own spacers, Technique = (downward strike) palm heel, elbow, fist, chop, only one attempt, only one station, 5 minutes to set and execute break, Winner is highest percentage of boards broken (% of boards attempted). Example Competitor A broke 10 out of 10 and Competitor B broke 10 out of 12 then Competitor A wins. If there is a tie, then judges break using energy, discipline, and technique as considerations. 
  • Creative Forms: No restriction on techniques but majority must be martial arts based. Scoring will include technical proficiency, spirit and flow of the routine. Performances are restricted to two minutes. Music is allowed. Weapon, open hand or a combo.
  • A half-point penalty may be assessed for every 30 second interval over the stated time limit.
  • Music is allowed, but not required, in Creative and Team Forms only. It is the responsibility of the participant to ensure that the music can be played through the provided sound system prior to the start of the division.
  • Sharpened weapons are not allowed.
  • Sparring Rules: 1 point for legal hand technique to headgear, chest, stomach or sides. 2 points for kick to headgear and 1 point for kick to the body. First to 5 points or student with most points in 2 minutes wins. Double eliminations possible. No techniques to the back, below the belt or to the open face of the headgear. Light contact for Gups and medium contact for Dans. Face mask or non-vented face shield connected to the sparring helmet MUST be worn at all times during sparring. Non-vented face shield do not protect against hits to the face.
  • Adult and Junior Black Belt Grand Champions will be determined by a final competition between all black belts earning 1st place in either traditional forms or traditional weapons.  If the same person earns 1st place in both categories he/she will have to choose which form they will compete with during the Grand Champion division.
  • For questions please email [email protected] or call 205.909.3720