Welcome Letter from Grandmaster Jo Dear Competitors and Families, Thank you so much for being apart of this great event! Without our families, competitors, and volunteers, this tournament would not be possible. We are very excited to be hosting both Open Class and World Class competitions for the first time in our tournament s history! This year, we have a much larger competition space and will be using two gyms for the competition both the main gym and auxiliary gym. This is going to make the Open Class competition even better than before. Parents and spectators can have an easier time viewing their children s competition. For our World Class competitors, we will be using a World Taekwondo Federation regulation-sized World Poomsae ring AND a regulation-sized octagon for World Class Sparring. For our World Class Sparring members, we will also be using the electronic Daedo system for scoring! I am confident that this year s tournament will be our BEST one yet! Together, we can make next year s tournament even BETTER! Again, thank you all for your support, and good luck to all competitors! Sincerely, Grandmaster Brian K.H. Jo Founder, Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts Associaton and DYMA World Mission Institute 2
Table of Contents Page Details 2 Welcome Letter from Grandmaster Jo 3 Table of Contents 4 Letter from Mayor 5 Letter from Our Co-Host 6 Letter from World Class Competition Manager 7 Letter from World Class Referee Chairman 8 Competition Venue, Hotels, Tourist Attractions 9 Open Class Competition Schedule 10 Open Class Competition Age Divisions 11 Open Class Competition Ring Assignment 12-16 Open Class Competition Rules & Scoring 17 Open Class Competition Application & Waiver 18 Open Class Competition Coach s Application & Waiver 19 Open Class Competition Referee Application & Waiver During competitions, NO spectators or parents are allowed in the competition area (mat) only approved tournament staff, coaches, and officials are permitted. 3
Letter from the Mayor 4
Letter from Our Co-Host To Our Competitors and Families: This year, U.S. Tigers is proud to be a part of the 2017 U.S. Capital Open Tae Kwon Do Championship. It is my honor to serve as World Class Competition Chairman and cohost this event alongside Grandmaster Brian K.H. Jo and Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts. We look forward to coming together and having a healthy competition which will showcase the true values of Taekwondo courtesy, discipline, respect, and dedication. Together we look forward to providing a fantastic experience for the competitors, spectators, and families this year. May this tournament be our finest competition yet, and may we have many more in the years to come! Sincerely, Grandmaster Dennis Kim U.S. Tigers Taekwondo National Coach, Amateur Athletics Union National Coach, USA Taekwondo World Class Competition Chairman, U.S. Capital Open Tae Kwon Do Championship 5
Letter from World Class Competition Manager To Our Competitors, Friends, and Families: We are very pleased to be a part of the 2017 U.S. Capital Open Tae Kwon Do Championship! I personally look forward to seeing an exciting competition which displays the core values of Taekwondo: courtesy, integrity, discipline, and respect. I would like to thank Grandmaster Brian K.H. Jo of Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts and Grandmaster Dennis Kim of U.S. Tigers for hosting this event and making it possible for these competitors to showcase their talents. I also would like to thank the families, coaches, and masters for all of their dedication towards these fine athletes and their pursuit of Taekwondo. Your constant support is very important to all of us, and we thank you for it. We look forward to the exciting competition which lies ahead, and may we have many more in the years to come. Thank you once again, and good luck! Sincerely, Grandmaster Chuong T. Pham WTF Game Committee Vice Chair Tournament Director, Pan American Taekwondo Union World Class Competition Manager (CMO), U.S. Capital Open Tae Kwon Do Championship 6
Letter from World Class Referee Chairman Dear Tournament Competitors and Families, Kim s Institute of Martial Arts is proud to be a part of the 2017 U.S. Capital Open Tae Kwon Do Championship. We would like to thank all the families and competitors who made this event possible in the first place. We would also like to thank Grandmaster Brian K.H. Jo and Grandmaster Dennis Kim for hosting this great tournament and for inviting us to take part. Also, we would like to thank all the staff, masters, instructors, and coaches who put in countless hours to bring this major event together. We are looking forward to seeing a great and exciting competition this year, and we wish all competitors and their families the best of luck! Sincerely, Grandmaster Suk Jung Kim Founder, Kim s Institute of Martial Arts Senior International Referee, World Taekwondo Federation World Class Referee Chairman, U.S. Capital Open Tae Kwon Do Championship 7
Competition Venue, Hotels, Tourist Attractions Tournament Venue Woodgrove High School 36811 Allder School Rd. Purcellville, VA 20132 Hotels & Lodging Hampton Inn 117 Fort Evans Rd., NE Leesburg, VA 20176 866-460-7456 Homewood Suites 115 Fort Evans Rd., NE Leesburg, VA 20176 571-258-1068 Tourist Attractions White House The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. It has been the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800. United States Capitol The United States Capitol, often called Capitol Hill, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It sits atop Capitol Hill, at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 8
Open Class Competition Schedule Saturday, May 6 th *Some Scheduling May Be Subject to Change. 5:00PM 9:00PM 6:00PM 7:30PM Mat/Equipment Setup Final Demo Team Rehearsal Sunday, May 7 th *Some Scheduling May Be Subject to Change. 8:00AM 10:00AM 8:30AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 10:45AM 10:45AM 11:30AM 11:30AM 12:30PM 12:30PM 1:00PM 1:00PM 2:00PM 2:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 4:00PM 5:00PM 5:00PM 7:00PM Late/At-the-Door Registration Referee & Judge Meeting Black Belt Poomsae (Form) Competition Black Belt Breaking Competition Black Belt Weapons Competition Black Belt Sparring Competition Lunch Break Opening Ceremonies Parade of Schools Demonstration Color Belt Poomsae (Form) Competition Color Belt Breaking Competition Color Belt Sparring Competition Closing Ceremonies Mat/Equipment Takedown During competitions, NO spectators or parents are allowed in the competition area (mat) only approved tournament staff, coaches, and officials are permitted. 9
Open Class Competition Age Divisions Black Belt Divisions (Members Grouped by Gender, Belt and Age) Gender Belt Divisions Age Divisions Male Female 1 st Poom/Dahn 2 nd Poom/Dahn 3 rd Poom/Dahn 4 th Poom/Dahn 5 th Dahn 6 th Dahn Ages 6 & Under Ages 7-8 Ages 9-11 Ages 12-14 Ages 15-17 Ages 18-32 Ages 33 & Up Color Belt Divisions (Members Grouped by Gender, Belt and Age) Gender Belt Divisions Age Divisions Male Female Red (2 nd Gup, 1 st Gup, and Bo Black Belt) Blue (4 th Gup, 3 rd Gup) Green (6 th Gup, 5 th Gup) Yellow (8 th Gup, 7 th Gup) White (10 th Gup, 9 th Gup) Ages 6 & Under Ages 7-8 Ages 9-11 Ages 12-14 Ages 15-17 Ages 18-32 Ages 33 & Up During competitions, NO spectators or parents are allowed in the competition area (mat) only approved tournament staff, coaches, and officials are permitted. 10
Open Class Competition Ring Assignment Black Belt Competition Ring 3: Girls 6 & Under Girls 7-8 Ring 6: Girls 12-14 Girls 15-17 Women 18-32 Women 33 & Up Ring 4: Girls 9-11 Ring 7: Boys 9-11 Ring 5: Boys 12-14 Boys 15-17 Men 18-32 Men 33 & Up Auxiliary Gym Ring 8: Boys 6 & Under Boys 7-8 Color Belt Competition Ring 3: Girls 12-14 Girls 15-17 Women 18-32 Women 33 & Up (All Belts) Ring 6: Boys 12-14 Boys 15-17 Men 18-32 Men 33 & Up (All Belts) Auxiliary Gym Ring 9: Boys 7-8 (White to Green) Ring 4: Girls 9-11 (All Belts) Ring 7: Boys 9-11 (All Belts) Auxiliary Gym Ring 10: Girls 6 & Under (All BeltS) Ring 5: Girls 7-8 (All Belts) Auxiliary Gym Ring 8: Boys 7-8 (Blue to Red) Auxiliary Gym Ring 11: Boys 6 & Under (All Belts) During competitions, NO spectators or parents are allowed in the competition area (mat) only approved tournament staff, coaches, and officials are permitted. 11
Open Class Poomsae (Form) Rules & Scoring Black Belt Competition (9:00AM-10:00AM) Competitors will be divided into waves of three(3). From there, they will be called up to demonstrate their Poomsae technique. Competitors will be awarded 1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd Place. Competitors may choose to perform their level s Recognized Poomsae, or they may perform a Creative Poomsae. Black Belt Recognized Poomsae By Level 1 st Poom/Dahn 2 nd Poom/Dahn 3 rd Poom/Dahn 4 th Poom/Dan Koryo Koryo OR Keumgang Koryo, Keumgang, OR Taebeck Koryo, Keumgang, Taebeck, OR Pyungwung All black belt competitors have the option of performing a creative form. Color Belt Competition (2:00PM 3:00PM) Competitors will be divided into waves of three(3). From there, they will be called up to demonstrate their Poomsae technique. Competitors will be awarded 1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd Place. Competitors may choose to perform their level s Recognized Poomsae, or they may perform a Creative Poomsae. Color Belt Recognized Poomsae By Level Taegeuk 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 All color belt competitors have the option of performing a creative form. Scoring Criteria Details of Scoring Criteria Points Accuracy (4.0) Accuracy of details of each Poomsae. Other accuracy including basic movements & balance. 4.0 Presentation (6.0) Speed and Power 2.0 Strength and Speed/Rhythm 2.0 Expression of Energy 2.0 Total Available Points in Criteria 10.0 During competitions, NO spectators or parents are allowed in the competition area (mat) only approved tournament staff, coaches, and officials are permitted. 12
Open Class Breaking Rules & Scoring Black Belt Competition (10:00AM 10:45AM) Color Belt Competition (3:00PM 4:00PM) Competitors will be divided into waves of three(3). From there, they will be called up individually to demonstrate their breaking routine. Competitors will be awarded 1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd Place. Rules Regulation breaking board sizes for this competition are as follows for all ages: 11 x 8 (either 1 or 0.5 thick) A maximum of three(3) stations are allowed. If a single breaking station requires more than one board holder, the competitor must provide the extra holder(s). All competitors will be given a maximum of two(2) minutes to successfully set up and complete their breaking routine. Competitors will be allowed to break WOODEN boards only (no bricks, concrete, metal, or glass breaking materials allowed). For stationary power breaks, no concrete blocks are allowed. Wooden blocks will be provided within the ring (or the competitor can bring their own). All wooden breaking boards must be purchased onsite at the tournament. Scoring Criteria Details of Scoring Criteria Points Accuracy (4.0) Presentation (6.0) Focus Accuracy and Precision 4.0 Speed, Power, and Yelling 2.0 Creativity 2.0 Set up, Execution, and Showmanship 2.0 Total Available Points in Criteria 10.0 During competitions, NO spectators or parents are allowed in the competition area (mat) only approved tournament staff, coaches, and officials are permitted. 13
Open Class Weapons Rules & Scoring Black Belt Competition Only (10:45AM 11:30AM) Competitors will be divided into waves of three(3). From there, they will be called up individually to demonstrate their weapons routine. Competitors will be awarded 1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd Place. Rules Routines must be no longer than two(2) minutes. Traditional weapons of all types are allowed to be used nunchucks, bo staff, sword, sais, etc. (no ranged weapons). All weapons must be BLUNT no sharp edges or tips of any type allowed and swords must be full-tang. Scoring Criteria Points Concentration 2.0 Balance 2.0 Grace 2.0 Power 2.0 Understanding of Particular Weapon 2.0 Total Available Points in Criteria 10.0 During competitions, NO spectators or parents are allowed in the competition area (mat) only approved tournament staff, coaches, and officials are permitted. 14
Open Class Sparring Rules & Scoring Black Belt Competition (11:30AM 12:30PM) Color Belt Competition (4:00PM 5:00PM) There will be NO HEAD CONTACT ALLOWED. Scoring: 1 point awarded for a punch to the body area with proper force. 2 points will be awarded for a kick to the body area with proper force. 3 points will be awarded for a spinning/turning kick to the body area with proper force. 1 point awarded for every Gam-jeom given to the opponent contestant *Match score will be the sum of the points over all rounds. Permitted Techniques: Fist Technique: A straight punching technique using the knuckle part of a tightly clenched fist Foot Technique: Delivering techniques using any part of the foot below the ankle bone Permitted Areas: Trunk: Attack by fist and foot techniques on the areas covered by the trunk protector are permitted. However, such attacks shall not be made on the part of the spine. Black Belt Rounds: Two(2) Rounds 90 seconds each round; 30-second break between rounds. Golden Point round will be held if there is a tie by the end of the second round. Color Belt Rounds: Two(2) Rounds 1 minute each round; 30-second break between rounds. Golden Point round will be held if there is a tie by the end of the second round. Required Equipment: MANDATORY Contestants must wear a white Taekwondo V-neck WTF approved uniform (Dobok) in good condition. Black belts must wear black-collared uniforms. Athletes are required to bring their own white, red, or blue headgear; groin cup (male competitors), forearm, shin & instep guards, mouthpiece, and red or blue chest protector. Gloves are optional. During competitions, NO spectators or parents are allowed in the competition area (mat) only approved tournament staff, coaches, and officials are permitted. 15
Open Class Sparring Prohibited Acts Penalties shall be declared by the referee. Penalties consist of Gam-jeom (deduction penalty). A Gam-jeom shall be counted as one (1) additional point for the opposing contestant. For Open Class Sparring, there will be NO HEAD CONTACT ALLOWED. Prohibited acts: Crossing the Boundary Line Falling down Avoiding or delaying the match Grabbing, holding or pushing the opponent Lifting the knee to block or/and impede the opponent s kicking attack, or lifting a leg for any amount of time, without execution of any attacking technique, to impede opponent s attacking movements Kicking below the waist Attacking the opponent after "Kal-yeo" Hitting the opponent s head with the hand Butting or attacking with the knee Attacking the fallen opponent Misconduct of contestant or coach When a coach or contestant commits excessive misconduct and does not follow the referee s command the referee may declare a sanction request by raising a yellow card. In this case the Competition Supervisory Board shall investigate the coach s behavior and determine whether a sanction is appropriate If a contestant intentionally and repeatedly refuses to comply with the Competition Rules or the referee s orders, the referee may end the match and declare the opposing contestant the winner. When a contestant receives ten (10) Gam-jeom, the referee shall declare the contestant loser by penalties. The amount of Gam-jeom shall be counted in the total score of the three rounds. During competitions, NO spectators or parents are allowed in the competition area (mat) only approved tournament staff, coaches, and officials are permitted. 16
2017 U.S. Capital Open Taekwondo Championship Open Class Competition Application & Waiver Sunday, May 7, 2017 Admission Tickets: $8 ($10 At the Door) One Event (before April 20 th ): $60.00 One Event (after April 20 th ): $70.00 Each Additional Event: $20.00 No Personal Checks Accepted. Only Martial Arts School Checks, Cashier s Checks, Money Orders Accepted. Members who register online may use a credit card. Make all checks, cashier s checks and money orders payable to DYMA World Mission Institute. Mail all payments to DYMA World Mission Institute / 310 North 21 st Street / Purcellville, VA 20132 Competitor s Information First Name: Last Name: DOB: Gender: M / F Address: City/Town, State: Zip Code: Primary Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Current Rank: Martial Arts School: Martial Arts School s City/Town, State: Zip Code: Grandmaster/Master/Instructor s Full Name: Martial Arts School s Phone: Competition Categories(check all boxes that apply) Poomsae (Form) Breaking Terms & Liability Waiver Sparring Weapons (Black Belts Only) In consideration of your acceptance of my entry or that of the minor child, I do hereby, for myself or the minor child, my heirs, executors, and administrators waive, release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless any and all rights and claims for damages which I may have or may accrue to me against Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts, its president Grandmaster Brian Kwan Hyoung Jo, this athletic meet, its organizing committee, the Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts and all members of this athletic meet, or their respective officers, committees, agents, representatives, successors, owners, and lesser of premises on which the athletic meet takes place, assignees, and against any competitor for any and all damages which may be sustained by me or the minor child, in connection with my association with or entry in the above athletic meet, or which may arise out of travelling to, participating in, or returning from this athletic meet. I understand the nature of the U.S. Capital Open Tae Kwon Do Championship activities and believe that my experience and capabilities, or that of the minor child, to be qualified to participate in this athletic meet. I understand that Taekwondo and Hapkido activities involve risks and dangers of serious bodily injuries, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death. These risks and dangers may be caused by myself or the minor child s own actions, or inactions, and/or the actions of others participating in the athletic meet. If the minor child or I fail to show up to the athletic meet, for any reason, I knowingly forfeit this competition and all applicable registration fees. I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I or the minor child have given up substantial rights by signing it, and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of that nature and intend this to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by the law. Member s Printed Name: Member s Signature: Date: Buyer/Parent/Legal Guardian s Printed Name: Buyer/Parent/Legal Guardian s Signature: Date: 17 17
2017 U.S. Capital Open Taekwondo Championship Open Class Coach s Application & Waiver Sunday, May 7, 2017 Early Registration (before April 20 th ): $30.00 Late Registration (after April 20 th ): $40.00 Each school will be granted one(1) free Coach s Pass. Additional Coach s Passes must be purchased. Coaches must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Coaches under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign for them. No Personal Checks Accepted. Only Martial Arts School Checks, Cashier s Checks, Money Orders Accepted. Members who register online may use a credit card. Make all checks, cashier s checks and money orders payable to DYMA World Mission Institute. Mail all payments to DYMA World Mission Institute / 310 North 21 st Street / Purcellville, VA 20132 Coach Information First Name: Last Name: DOB: Gender: M / F Address: City/Town, State: Zip Code: Primary Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Current Rank: Martial Arts School: Martial Arts School s City/Town, State: Grandmaster/Master/Instructor s Full Name: Zip Code: Martial Arts School s Phone: Terms & Liability Waiver I waive, release, and forever discharge any and all right and claims for damages which may occur to me and/or the minor registered against the Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts Association and/or persons associated with this event in any capacity. I understand and agree with all the rules published by the sponsors. I hereby waive any compensation whatsoever for use of pictures, videos, etc. of me by the promoter. I understand that there are no refunds for any fees paid. I understand that I am obligated to pay the appropriate fees regardless of attendance or participation of the event. I also understand that not complying with the rules of the event will have me removed without a refund. Member s Printed Name: Member s Signature: Date: Buyer/Parent/Legal Guardian s Printed Name: Buyer/Parent/Legal Guardian s Signature: Date: 18
19 2017 U.S. Capital Open Taekwondo Championship Open Class Referee Application & Waiver Sunday, May 7, 2017 Requirements: Minimum of 16 years of age. At least a 1 st Poom/Dahn. Current permanent resident of the United States, or a U.S. Citizen. Must be able to completely perform all the physical demands of a referee. Must have attended at least one(1) of the DYMA Referee Seminars. Call 540-338-6660 for dates/times of DYMA Referee Seminars. Must submit application before May 1, 2017. No registrations at the door. Only first 50 qualified applicants will be accepted. Dress Code: White shirt, red tie, black pants, Taekwondo shoes. Referee Information Members must submit/mail their application to: DYMA World Mission Institute 310 North 21 st Street Purcellville, VA 20132 Attach One(1) Passport-sized Photo Here. (Headshot, White Background Color) First Name: Last Name: DOB: Gender: M / F Address: City/Town, State: Zip Code: Primary Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Kukkiwon Cert. #: Martial Arts School: Martial Arts School s City/Town, State: Grandmaster/Master/Instructor s Full Name: Zip Code: Martial Arts School s Phone: Terms & Liability Waiver I waive, release, and forever discharge any and all right and claims for damages which may occur to me and/or the minor registered against the Dragon Yong-in Martial Arts Association and/or persons associated with this event in any capacity. I understand and agree with all the rules published by the sponsors. I hereby waive any compensation whatsoever for use of pictures, videos, etc. of me by the promoter. I understand that there are no refunds for any fees paid. I understand that I am obligated to pay any appropriate fees regardless of attendance or participation of the event. I also understand that not complying with the rules of the event will have me removed without a refund. Member s Printed Name: Member s Signature: Date: Buyer/Parent/Legal Guardian s Printed Name: Buyer/Parent/Legal Guardian s Signature: Date: