GENERAL INFO
HOST: Kiffmann Taekwondo/Maui Youth Athletic Dreams
261 Lalo Street., Suite H2, Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: (808) 877-4311 http://kiffmanntaekwondo.com
Tournament Director: Master Gunter Kiffmann
CONTACT INFO: info@mauiopentkd.com
TOURNAMENT WEBSITE AND ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://mauiopentkd.com
LOCATION: TBA
DATE: December 11, 2021
Registration/Weigh-In: Friday, December 10, 2021, 3pm-5pm, location tba,
December 11, 2021: 8:00 AM Registration/Weigh in for confirmed late arrivals and neighbor island athletes
Competition Rules: WT, USAT
Competitor Qualification: open for all ranks . Black Belts must be Kukkiwon certified or have written permission from head instructor
Coach Qualification: Coaches have to be certified by either WT, USAT, AAU or have to show black belt certification (Kukkiwon or USAT) when picking up credentials.
Awards: medals for all first, second and 2 third place winners.
Equipment: Mouth guards, groin guards for males, WT style or WT approved shin+instep guards and forearm protectors are required for all competitors. WT style or WT approved body protectors and head gear are required for all color belts. Only white, blue or red head head gear is allowed in competition. WTF approved gloves are mandatory for black belts only and optional for color belts. Black belt sparring competitors will use the provided Daedo body protectors and Headgear. They need to bring Daedo Gen 2 footgear or make arrangements to lease/purchase on site.
SCORING: Daedo scoring with electronic body protectors for all black belt sparring divisions. All other divisions will have judges electronic scoring body and head points.
COMPETITOR ENTRY FEES: TBA
COACH ENTRY FEES: TBA
EVENTS: Olympic Style Sparring, Poomsae, Board Breaking
REFEREES: There will be one day of competition. All selected Referees will receive Lunch . USAT and International referees will receive $50-$100 incentive depending on Rank and hotel accommodation for 2 nights in double occupancy room to be shared with another referee. Referees are responsible for their own round trip airfare. There will be a mandatory referee meeting. Please see the tournament schedule for the times and location of this meeting. Referee attire is black pants and Aloha Shirt.
TENTATVIVE SCHEDULE :
Friday, December 10, 2021, registration/weigh in 3pm-5pm, location tba,
December 11, 2021: 8:00 AM Registration/Weigh in for confirmed late arrivals and neighbor island athletes
8:30 AM – Officials/Volunteers/Coaches Meeting 9:00 AM –Competition starts
MAUI OPEN SPARRING WEIGHT DIVISIONS & COMPETITION FORMAT
Weight division will be determined according to registration. Every effort will be made to fairly match competitors by:
Age (6-7,8-9,10-11,12-14,15-17, 18-32, 33-39, 40-49, 50+),
Weight (light, middle, heavy except for Cadets +Junior + Senior Black Belts see below )
Rank ( Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, Black)
| MALE BLACK BELTS | FEMALE BLACK BELTS | |||||
| DIVISIONS | Cadets 12-14 15‐17 | Junior 15‐17 | Senior 18‐32 | Cadets 12-14 | Junior 15‐17 | Senior 18‐32 |
| Fin | -33 kg | - 45 kg | -54 kg | - 29 kg | -42 kg | -46 kg |
| Fly | -37 kg | – 48 kg | – 58 kg | -33 kg | – 44 kg | -49 kg |
| Bantam | -41 kg | – 51 kg | – 63 kg | -37 kg | – 46 kg | -53 kg |
| Feather | -45 kg | – 55 kg | – 68 kg | -41 kg | – 49 kg | -57 kg |
| Light | -49 kg | – 59 kg | – 74 kg | -44 kg | – 52 kg | -62 kg |
| Welter | -53 kg | – 63 kg | – 80 kg | -47 kg | – 55 kg | -67 kg |
| Light Middle | -57 kg | – 68 kg | N/A | -51 kg | – 59 kg | N/A |
| Middle | -61 kg | – 73 kg | – 87 kg | -55 kg | – 63 kg | -73 kg |
| Light Heavy | -65 kg | – 78 kg | N/A | -59 kg | – 68kg | N/A |
| Heavy | +65 kg | +78 kg | +87kg | +59 kg | +68 kg | +73 kg |
POOMSAE
| BLACK BELT COMPULSORY POOMSAE | |||
| Division | 1st Compulsory Poomsae | 2nd Compulsory Poomsae | |
| Little Dragons (6-7 years old) |
Taegeuk 2-5 |
Taegeuk 6-8, Koryo |
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| Ninjas (8-9 years old) | |||
| Youth (10-11 years old) | |||
| Cadet 2 (12-14 years old) | |||
| Junior Division (15-17 years old) | Taegeuk 4-7 | Taegeuk 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek | |
| 1st Senior Division (18-30 years old) |
Taegeuk 6-8, Koryo |
Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin |
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| 2nd Senior Division (31-40 years old) | |||
| 1st Masters Division (41-50 years old) | Taegeuk 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek | Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon | |
| 2nd Masters Division (51-60 years old) | Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon | Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon, Hansu | |
| 3rd Masters Division (61 years old or higher) | |||
|
Pair |
Dragon Ninja(6-9 years old) |
Taegeuk 2-5 |
Taegeuk 6-8, Koryo |
| Youth/Cadet(10-14 years old) | |||
| 1st Pairs(15-35 years old) | Taegeuk 6-8, Koryo | Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin | |
| 2nd Pairs (36 years old or higher) | Taegeuk 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek | Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon | |
|
Team |
Dragon Ninjas(6-9 years old) |
Taegeuk 2-5 |
Taegeuk 6-8, Koryo |
| Youth/Cadets (10-14 years old) | |||
| 1st (15-35 years old) | Taegeuk 6-8, Koryo | Keumgang, Taebaek, Pyongwon, Shipjin | |
| 2nd (36 years old or higher) | Taegeuk 8, Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek | Pyongwon, Shipjin, Jitae, Chonkwon | |
DESIGNATED BLACK BELT POOMSAE WILL BE POSTED ONLINE 1 WEEK PRIOR TO EVENT
COLOR BELT INDIVIDUAL POOMSAE: Ages: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-40, 41+
| YELLOW | GREEN | BLUE | RED |
| Taegeuk 1or2 | Taegeuk 3or4 | Taegeuk 5or6 | Taegeuk 7or8 |
Color belts can choose between the two poomsae assigned to their belt level. For example Yellow belts may perform Taegeuk 1 or 2.
BOARD BREAKING: Tournament Committee may modify some rules according to the local condition: Maximum of 5-stations and a time limit of two(2) minutes shall be given to set up and complete the break, with three (3) chances allowed at each station. Each competitor shall provide board holders. Boards must be purchased at the venue. No props other than the human body (no chairs, tape, wooden holders)