USATKD Competition Rules
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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1/8/26: Updated equipment standards verbiage to match Equipment Standards documentation.
USATKD KYORUGI HEAD CONTACT RULES - MODIFIED
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VIEW, opens in a new tabUSATKD EQUIPMENT AND HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS
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USATKD POOMSAE RULES & COMPULSORY POOMSAE
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Freestyle Referee Presentation: Click HereRecognized Referee Presentation: Click Here
TRADITIONAL POOMSAE RULES
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USATKD BREAKING RULES
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Breaking Rules Referee Presentation: Click HereUSATKD DEMONSTRATION TEAM RULES
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SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
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