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USA Taekwondo Kyorugi Interpretation Updates

This document outlines the Kyorugi rules and interpretations as of January 1, 2026, which are effective for all USATKD events beginning with U.S. Team Trials.
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  • USATKD KYORUGI RULES

    EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

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  • USATKD KYORUGI HEAD CONTACT RULES - MODIFIED

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    USATKD KYORUGI WEIGHT DIVISIONS

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  • USATKD WEIGH IN RULES

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  • Equipment

    USATKD EQUIPMENT AND HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS

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  • USATKD POOMSAE RULES & COMPULSORY POOMSAE

    Effective January 1, 2026

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    USATKD POOMSAE DIVISIONS

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  • POOMSAE PIC

    TRADITIONAL POOMSAE RULES

    EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

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  • USATKD BREAKING RULES

    EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026

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  • USATKD DEMONSTRATION TEAM RULES

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    SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT

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INTERPRETATION UPDATES