USATKD Competition Rules
USA Taekwondo Kyorugi Interpretation Updates
USATKD KYORUGI RULES
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4/2/26: Updated color belt weight divisions
Kyorugi Rules Referee Presentation: Click here
USATKD KYORUGI HEAD CONTACT RULES - MODIFIED
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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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POOMSAE:
USATKD Poomsae Rules and Compulsory Poomsae effective May 1, 2025
KYORUGI:
Kyorugi Weight Division Doc: Original version
Kyorugi Rules: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, 1/8/26: Updated equipment standards verbiage to match Equipment Standards documentation.
Kyorugi rule interpretation updates as of June 2025, which are effective for all USATKD events beginning in July 2025.
Kyorugi competition rules and interpretation, effective January 1, 2024.
BREAKING: