GLOBAL TAeKWONDO FESTIVAL 2026

sparring(kyurugi)

1. Scoring System (WT 2025)

  • 1 pt – valid punch to chest

  • 2 pt – kick to body

  • 3 pt – kick to head

  • 4 pt – turning kick to body

  • 5 pt – turning kick to head

GTTF Additions:

  • Light head contact permitted in Grassroots

  • Controlled head contact for Juniors, Full technical contact for Seniors (with WT-approved gear)

2. Gear & Equipment (WT)

  • 1WT-approved dobok, chest protector, headgear, forearm/shin guards, mouth/ groin guard,

  • PSS socks

  • Face shields recommended for Grade School & Cadets (GTTF enhancement)

3. GTTF Philippines Official Competition Divisions

“Honoring tradition. Empowering generations.”

  • Head contact is strictly prohibited for all Cadet (12–14 years old) and Color Belt divisions, in line with safety standards and developmental guidelines.

  • Head contact is strictly prohibited for all Cadet (12–14 years old) and Color Belt divisions, in line with safety standards and developmental guidelines.

Grassroots Development Pathway

  • For dojang-built athletes focused on discipline, growth, and tradition.

  • Scoring System: Electronic Manual Scoring (NO PSS)

  • Head Contact: Light & Controlled Only (Division-Specific)

  • Match Format: 3 × 1 min rounds, 30 sec rest (WT-aligned)

Division Name Age Range Belt Level Nick Name Head Contact Format
Young Cubs 4–5 y/o All Belts Cub Class Not Allowed Exhibition
Young Tigers A 6–8 y/o White–Blue Tiny Titans Light Only 3v3 / 1v1
Young Tigers B 9–11 y/o White–Blue Little Warriors Light Only 3v3 / 5v5
Junior Guardians 12–14 y/o White–Blue Rising Eagles Light Only 3v3 / 5v5
Youth Sentinels 15–17 y/o White–Red Pathfinders Controlled 1v1
Adult Warriors 18+ (non-elite) White–Red Phoenix Class Optional Contact 1v1

  • Gear: WT-approved. Face shield recommended for ages 6–14.

  • Special Awards: Best Match, Most Disciplined, Smartest Coach Play.

WORLD-CLASS (ELITE PATHWAY)

  • For high-performance athletes pursuing national and international excellence.

  • Scoring System: WT PSS (Body & Head Sensors)

  • Head Contact: Full WT Rules Apply

  • Match Format:

    • Junior: 3 × 1.5 min, 1 min rest Senior:

    • 3 × 2 min, 1 min rest

    • Tie-breaker: 1-min Golden Point round

Division Name Age Range Belt Level Nick Name Head Contact Format
Junior Champions 15–17 y/o Red–Black Cub Class Not Allowed Exhibition
Senior Elite 18+ y/o Red–Black Cub Class Not Allowed Exhibition
Open Master Class 35+ y/o Red–Black Cub Class Not Allowed Exhibition

  • For athletes aiming for GTTF national team pool, international qualifiers, or Olympic-style events.

  • All matches run under full WT match structure and IVR (if available).

4. Referee & Penalty System (WT 2025 + GTTF)

  • Electronic scoring (PSS) for body/head strikes; manual override for punches

  • Referee discretion to deduct points, issue warnings, or disqualify for:

    • Excessive force

    • Illegal strikes

    • Unsportsmanlike behavior

  • Injury protocols and KO procedures per WT medical standards

5. Competition & Protest Protocol (WT 2025)

  • Matches subject to WT-approved Event Operations & Referee Regulations (2025)

  • Instant Video Replay (IVR) available for disputed head/body kicks

  • Coach protests must be submitted:

    • Within 10 minutes of the match conclusion

    • With a non-refundable protest fee of PHP 5,000

    • Reviewed by the IVR jury and head referee; decisions are final

  • All protest actions must align with WT and GTTF frameworks

6. Weigh-in & Classification (WT + GTTF)

  • Matches subject to WT-approved Event Operations & Referee Regulations (2025)

  • Instant Video Replay (IVR) available for disputed head/body kicks

  • Coach protests must be submitted:

    • Within 10 minutes of the match conclusion

    • With a non-refundable protest fee of PHP 5,000

    • Reviewed by the IVR jury and head referee; decisions are final

  • All protest actions must align with WT and GTTF frameworks

GTTF Enhancement and Clarifications

  • Flag substitution system for team formats (3v3/5v5) per your structure

  • Gear reminders: face shields required for younger divisions

  • Award tags: “Best Match,” “Spirit,” “Smartest Coach Play” integrated

  • Referee briefings include your local terminology and tags

GTTF 3v3 Relay Sparring - Grassroots Division

Divisions: Grade School A (6–8), Grade School B (9–11), Cadet Grassroots (12–14) Belts: White to Blue Head Contact: Light & Controlled Only

Team Composition

  • 3 athletes per team

  • Teams must be from the same age and belt division

  • No weight classes required but must be reasonably matched for fairness

  • Mixed gender allowed, if within same age category and belt range

Match Format: Relay Style

  • Total match time: 3 minutes (non-stop)

  • 1 point system across the team (shared score)

  • Fighters can be substituted ONCE per team during the match: Coach raises a visible flag to signal substitution Flag may only be raised during the last 10 seconds of any minute (2:50, 1:50, 0:50 mark) Referee stops time briefly to allow safe tag-in

    • Teams must be from the same age and belt division

    • No weight classes required but must be reasonably matched for fairness

    • Mixed gender allowed, if within same age category and belt range

Scoring System

  • Points are cumulative across the team

  • Standard scoring (based on WT rules, simplified for grassroots):

    • Body kick: 1 point

    • Head kick (light contact only): 2 points

    • Spin technique to body (if permitted): 2 points

    • No heavy head contact or spinning kicks to the head allowed

  • Referees may deduct points for:

    • Excessive force

    • Illegal strikes

    • Unsportsmanlike behavior

Protective Equipment (Required)

  • WT-approved: Headgear, chest protector, arm and shin guards, groin protector, mouthguard

  • Face shields recommended for Grade School & Cadet

  • No match will proceed without complete gear

Tag Rules

Substitution Rules (Clarified)

  • Coaches may raise a visible substitution flag at any 10-second interval during the match (e.g. 2:50, 2:40, 2:30, etc.)

  • However, if a team has not yet used their substitution, the coach must raise the flag at the last 10-second mark of each minute — specifically at 2:50, 1:50, or 0:50, depending on when the substitution is needed

  • This ensures that the referee is always prepared to allow a substitution during those windows

  • The referee will briefly stop time only to allow a safe and controlled tag-in

  • Only one substitution is allowed per team, per match

  • Failure to raise the flag at the required time may forfeit the team's opportunity to substitute

Substitution Rules (Quick Format)

  • Coaches may raise the substitution flag every 10 seconds (e.g., 2:50, 2:40, 2:30, etc.)

  • At minimum, flag must be raised at 2:50, 1:50, or 0:50 if the team hasn’t subbed yet

  • Only one substitution per team per match

  • Ref stops time briefly for safe tag-in

  • Missed flag timing = no substitution

Protective Equipment (Required)

  • WT-approved: Headgear, chest protector, arm and shin guards, groin protector, mouthguard

  • Face shields recommended for Grade School & Cadet

  • No match will proceed without complete gear

Referee Authority

  • Match is overseen by 1 center referee and 2 corner judges

  • Referee pauses match only for:

    • Injury

    • Gear malfunction

    • Authorized substitution

    • Referee decisions are final and made in the interest of safety and fair play

Victory Conditions

  • Team with the most points at the end of 3 minutes wins

  • In case of a tie:

    • 30-second sudden death round with no substitutions

    • First point scored = win (Golden Point)

GTTF Official 5v5 Team Sparring Rules

(For Grade School, Cadet, Junior, and Senior Divisions)

Event Type: Team vs Team (5 athletes per team)

Match Type: Individual matches, best-of-five wins

Division Policy Age Range Belt Level Head Contact
Grade School A 6–8 years old White to Blue Belt Light only
Grade School B 9–11 years old White to Blue Belt Light only
Cadet Grassroots 12–14 years old White to Blue Belt Light only
Junior Division 15–17 years old White to Red Belt Moderate contact only
Senior Division 18+ years old Belts (may split) Controlled full contact

Note: Head contact for Juniors and Seniors must still be clean, technical, and not excessive. Reckless or dangerous contact will be penalized.

Team Composition & Fight Order

  • 5 fighters per team, arranged by body weight from lightest (1) to heaviest (5)

  • Teams must submit lineup and official weigh-in results prior to match

  • Optional: 1 alternate per team (can only sub in before match starts)

Match Format

  • Each athlete fights 1 round (90 seconds) vs. their counterpart (1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, etc.)

  • All 5 bouts are played

  • Team with the most wins out of 5 is declared the match winner

Tiebreaker System

  • If score is tied (e.g. 2 wins each + 1 draw):

  • Each team selects 1 fighter for a Sudden Death Round

  • Format: 1-minute Golden Point — first clean scoring technique wins

Head Contact Rules

Grassroots Divisions (Grade School & Cadet):

✔️ Light head contact only

❌ No spinning kicks, jump kicks, or follow-throughs to the head

❌ No contact to back of head or neck

Juniors:

✔️ Controlled, technical head contact allowed

❌ No excessive force or spinning contact without clear control

Seniors:

✔️ Full head contact permitted within WT standards

❌ Excessive, unsafe, or illegal contact (e.g. blind spinning kicks to the head) will be penalized

Protective Equipment (Required)

  • WT-approved: Headgear, chest protector, arm and shin guards, groin protector, mouthguard

  • Face shields recommended for Grade School & Cadet

  • No match will proceed without complete gear

Referee Authority & Match Control

  • WT-approved: Headgear, chest protector, arm and shin guards, groin protector, mouthguard

  • Face shields recommended for Grade School & Cadet

  • No match will proceed without complete gear

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