Atlanta Open 2018 Register online at www.masterpius.com Saturday August 18th, 2018 Kings Ridge Christian School
2018 Atlanta Open International Taekwondo Championships Saturday, August 18th 2018 Kings Ridge Christian School 2765 Bethany Bend Alpharetta, GA 30004 ENTRY FORM Register Online at www.masterpius.com Pre-Registration Fee (Before July 16th 2018) $75 - On-line Registration Fee $85 - On-line (After July 16th 2018) $85 - Red & Black Belts Daedo Rings (Electronic Scoring) Additional $10 for Breaking $5 Admission at the Door. Kids under 10 yrs free Register online or send registration form & payment to Tournament Director Master Pius Martial Arts 8811 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, GA 30350 (770) 992-8254 Poomse (Forms) Gyroogi (Sparring) Breaking NAME: AGE: SEX: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: BELT: RANK HEIGHT: WEIGHT: SCHOOL NAME: INSTRUCTOR NAME: SCHOOL ADDRESS: RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE In consideration of your acceptance of my entry, I hereby release and forever discharge Atlanta Juniors Open Taekwondo Championships, Master Pius Martial Arts, Kings Ridge Christian School its agents, units, school, competitors, officials, and employees (former or current and in their official and individual capacities) from all claims, claims for attorney s fees, actions, causes of actions, charges of suits or whatever kind or nature asserted against them, by or on behalf of myself or my children, parents, assigns, heirs, representatives, dependents, or otherwise, arising from my use of any property of the Atlanta International School. I also release the above from any and all damages which may be sustained and suffered by me in connection with my association with or entry in the above athletic meet or which arise out of traveling to, participating in, and returning from such athletic meet. Furthermore I also release the above from all damages to my property. I, the undersigned, am at least eighteen years of age. I have carefully read the above stated release and covenant not to use. I understand the contents thereof and agree that my execution of the release and covenant not to sue is my own free, voluntary act and deed. This Release is made on (date) in consideration of the permission granted by Master Pius Martial Arts to participate in the Atlanta Open Taekwondo Championships. In Witness whereof, I have executed this release and covenant to not sue Atlanta International School on the day and year first written. PARTICIPANT: DATE: GUARDIAN (If under 18): RELATION: DATE: Payment Form Certified Check Money Order Cashier s Check Cash No personal checks will be accepted.
Competition Rules All competition rules as established by the World Taekwondo Federation Poomse (Forms) - Taegeuks Only Gyroogi (Sparring) - Olympic Sparring Age # of Rounds Time Per Round Rest Period 11 & Under All Belts 3 60 30 12 & Over Color Belts 3 60 30 12 & Over Black Belts 3 90 30 Division Age 4-11, all belts Age 12-17, color belts Age 12-17, black belts Age 18 & Above Rules Junior Modified Junior Rules Adult Rules Adult Rules Junior Safety Rules For all competitors ages 4-11 there will be light contact allowed to the face or head from kicks. No punching will be allowed to the face or head. Decisions will be awarded according to WTF Rules. Color belt competitors ages 12-17 will use the junior safety rules where kicking to the face and head are encouraged. Legal kick techniques to the face and head, executed with control, will be scored as 2 points. Any competitor that kicks an opponent s face or head hard enough to cause bleeding or injury will be disqualified. It will be the judgment of the center referee alone as to whether a technique to the face or head should be counted as a point, a deduction, or a disqualification. Added this year, all 18 years old and above will follow Adult Rules. Adult Safety Rules All black belts age 12-17 will fight under adult rules, which is full contact to the body and full contact to the head. Atlanta Open Taekwondo Championships will run like the Junior Olympics with a holding area. Pre-registration is recommended. Divisions Both sparring and form competitions will be broken up by both age and belt rank into the following divisions: Age Divisions 14-17 8-9 12-13 6-7 10-11 5 and Under 18 & Above Belt Divisions Black Red Blue & Green/Purple White & Yellow
Competition Rules 2018 Atlanta Open TaeKwondo Poomsae Rules Belt Required Hand Technique Required Kicking Technique Number of boards/stations Little Tigers Hammer Fist Foot to Foot Side Kick 2 White Belts One Hand Technique Side Kick 2 Yellow/Orange One Hand Technique Axe Kick 2 Green One Hand Technique Back Kick 2 Blue/Purple One Hand Technique Spinning Kick 2 Red/Brown One Hand Technique One Kicking Technique 2 Black Belts Board Breaking Rules Hand Technique is not required Free Style 3 Techniques All Boards will be held with two hands. NO PROPS, SPEED BREAKS or POWER BREAKS WILL BE ALLOWED 3 Stations 1 Board at each station Breaking will be judged on: 1. Accuracy, Speed, and Power * Breaking on the first attempt is superior to breaking on the second attempt. 2. Presentation: Competitor balance, rhythm, and good manner from entrance to the completion of the performance aresuperior to the competitor without balance, rhythm and good manner. The required techniques are the techniques to be performed by the competitor. The presentation of the technique and the number of tries to break the board is what the judges will score.
General Information Competition Events Poomse (Taegeuk forms only) Gyroogi (Sparring) Daedo Rings for Red and Black Belts Sparring and Breaking Awards Trophies will be awarded to 1st place winners in sparring Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners in forms and 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners in sparring Outstanding School & Individual Awards will be presented Eligibility All competitors must be a member of a well-established, certified WT Taekwondo or martial arts school or club with certified WT instructors. Equipment The following WT regulation equipment is required for all competitors: A white, clean uniform White shin, instep, and forearm protectors Mouthpiece Groin protector worn under the uniform (males only) Reversible red / blue WT style chest protector WT approved headgear WT approved gloves are permitted, but not required. Weigh-in & Registration Registration and weigh-in will take place on Saturday, August 18th, 2018 9AM to 10AM at Kings Ridge Christian School, 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta, GA 30004. All black belt sparring competitors must be weighed-in to be eligible for sparring. Registration Fees (Register Online at www.masterpius.com) Register By 7/16/2018: $75 Black Belt (Daedo Rings Electronic Scoring) $85 Additional $10 for breaking After 7/16/2018: $85 Black Belt (Daedo Rings Electronic Scoring) $85 Addional $10 for breaking Admission $5 at the door Kids under 10 yrs old are FREE! REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 13TH. THERE IS NO REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR.
Saturday August 18th, 2018 Kings Ridge Christian School 2018 Atlanta Open WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION Rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta For team reservations contact 2017Atlanta Open National Taekwondo Championships Host Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North Alpharetta 2018Atlanta Open National Taekwondo Championships Host Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North Alpharetta Jenni Brison - Senior Sales Manager Tournament Site: Tournament Site: Charter Middle Christian School School Just 11 miles from our hotel! Atlanta Open participants will receive Atlanta Open participants will receive Complimentary Cookies and Lemonade at arrival Complimentary Cookies and Lemonade at arrival Complimentary Gatorade Refueling station Complimentary Gatorade Refueling station Complimentary Hot Buffet Breakfast Complimentary Hot Buffet Breakfast Ask about our team buffet options! Ask about our team buffet options! Hotel Amenities Hotel Amenities Flat screen televisions Flat screen televisions King or Double Beds available King or Double Beds available Indoor heated saltwater pool and Precor fitness center Indoor heated saltwater pool and Precor fitness center Hospitality Center in all guest rooms equipped with in room Hospitality Center in all guest rooms equipped with in room coffee service, refrigerator and microwave coffee service, refrigerator and microwave Sandy Springs 770-442-2769 Kings - Ridge jenni.o.brinson@hilton.com *Rate Includes breakfast *Rate Let Includes our chef breakfast start your Let our day chef out start right with your eggs, day pancakes out right with waffles eggs, pancakes cooked to & waffles order! cooked to order! Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Hilton North Garden Alpharetta Inn Atlanta 4025 Windward North Alpharetta Plaza 4025 Alpharetta, Windward GA 30005 Plaza Alpharetta, GA 30005 Food Provided By: $89.00 for $89.00 for 2 doubles or doubles or $79.00 King! $79.00 1 King! F or Team Reservations, Please contact For Team Reservations, Please contact J enni Brinson Senior Sales Manager Jenni Brinson - Senior Sales Manager 770-442-2769 jenni.o.brinson@hilton.com 770-442-2769 - jenni.o.brinson@hilton.com Equipment Available At: Northridge Drive-Thru