2024 DIA DE ZAMBOANGA KYORUGI

TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

IMPORTANT DATES

Coaches Meeting: February 13, 2023

Registration Date February 12 – 22, 2024

REGISTRATION DEADLINE February 22, 2024

Weigh-in Schedule: February 21-22, 2024

COMPETITION PROPER: February 23 & 24, 2024

Citimall, Tetuan Zambo. City

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 DIA DE ZAMBOANGA TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS
COMPETITION GUIDELINES PROPER
The National New Face Taekwondo Championships is an event that showcases budding taekwondo practitioners nationwide.
This competition hones the athlete’s kyorugi skills along with their self-confidence, perseverance, and indomitable spirit. Athletes
participating in this event will be exposed to the competitive level of their category, preparing them for a higher level of
competition.

I. KYORUGI
One of the disciplines of taekwondo involves a free-form spar between two
competitors. Kyorugi competitions are subject to strict rules ensuring fair competition
and lessening the chances of injuries to the competitors. Score is granted to the
competitor executing a valid kyorugi technique to the opponent’s electronic armor
and/or electronic head protector with sufficient power. Warnings are given to players
that make illegal actions inside the court. The competitor that garners the most points
wins the match.

II. Requirements for Participation

1. Competitors must have PTA affiliated instructor residing in the Philippines.
2. Entry is open to Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) members.
3. Open to Colored belts and Black belts in good standing with the PTA.
4. All competitors must have a valid 2024 National Competitors Card (NCC).
5. This competition is open to Colored belts and Black belts and must be 18 years old or
above or if a minor; the child must have a Parent’s /Guardian’s Consent
Competitors should represent their affiliated club, gym, or school.

III. REGISTRATION

Registration Fee is P1,000.00

IV. COMPETITION ATTIRE AND EQUIPMENT

1. Competitors.
i. Competitors should bring their Valid National Competitor`s Card (NCC) inside the
competition venue.

Note: Competitors that have not received their Valid NCC IDs must present proof of payment for their
NCC registration.

ii. Competitors shall wear the official competition uniform and equipment accredited
and recognized by the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA).
iii. These include the following.
1. Competition uniform
2. Arm Guards
3. Shin Guards

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 4. Groin Guards
5. Hand gloves
6. White or transparent mouth guards
7. E-foot protectors
8. Face Shield
2. Official PTA Coaches
i. Coaches are required to wear their updated PTA Instructor`s ID.

Note: Coaches without their updated Instructor’s ID will not be allowed to enter the
Field of Play.

ii. Coaches are required to wear the following.

1. Collared and sleeved shirt.
2. Official PTA Coaches’ vest
V. COMPETITION MECHANICS
1. Method of competition
a. Individual competition between competitors of the same category.
1. Competitors can only join one category per event.
b. The competition will follow the Single Elimination Tournament System.
c. All matches from Eliminations to Final shall utilize the Best of Three System Format
2. Divisions and Categories
a. There will be a division between male and female competitors (see Annex A).
b. The competitors’ division will follow their respective YEAR OF BIRTH (see Annex A)
c. Each division is separated into different categories (see Annex A)
1. Categories should have a minimum of four (4) competitors.
2. Categories with three (3) or fewer participants will be merged to adjacent
categories until the minimum number of four (4) competitors is reached in the
merged category.
3. Duration of matches.
a. Novice 1 and Advance 1 Divisions
a. Grade School Division – One (1) minute of competition per round with a 30-
second break in between rounds.
b. Cadet Division - One (1) minute of competition per round with a 30-second
break in between rounds.
c. Juniors Division (2006-2008) – Two (2) minute and 30 seconds per round
witha 30-second break in between rounds.

d. Seniors Division (2005 and below) – One (1) minute and 30 seconds per round with a 30-
second break in between rounds

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 a. Advanced 2 Division
a. Grade School Division – One (1) minute and 30 seconds per round with a 30-
second break in between rounds.
b. Cadet Division - One (1) minute and 30 seconds per round with a 30-second
break in between rounds.
c. Juniors Division (2006-2008) - Two (2) minutes per round with a 45-second
break in between rounds.
d. Seniors Division (2005 and below) – Two (2) minutes per round with a 45-
second break in between rounds.

2. Drawing of lots

An automatic system for the drawing of lots will be used by the organizing committee.

3. Competitors from the same gym in the same category

In case 2 or more players coming from the same chapter are in the same category, these
players will not meet in the first match unless a “bye” is drawn by one player (a “bye” is
considered a match win).

4. Scoring System
a. The LPSS will be used as the Protector and Scoring System (PSS) during the
competition.
b. Permitted techniques
i. Fist technique: using the knuckles of a tightly clenched fist to deliver a straight
punching technique to the opponent`s trunk protector.
ii. Foot technique: kicks delivered to the trunk or the head using any part of the
foot below the ankle bone.

c. Valid points
i. Point(s) shall be awarded when a permitted technique is delivered to the
colored area of the trunk protector with a proper level of impact.
ii. Points shall be awarded when a permitted technique is delivered to the head
protector.

d. Different valid points

i. One (1) point for a valid punch to the trunk protector
ii. Two (2) points for a valid kick to the trunk protector
iii. Four (4) points for a valid turning kick to the trunk protector
iv. Three (3) points for a valid kick to the head protector

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 v. Five (5) points for a valid turning kick to the head protector
vi. One (1) point is awarded for every one “Gam-jeom” (see Prohibited Acts and
Penalties iii) given to the opponent

5. Prohibited Acts and Penalties

a. Penalties shall be decided by the referee.
b. Prohibited acts (see Annex C) shall be penalized with a “Gam-jeom” by the referee
c. A “Gam-jeom” shall be counted as one (1) point for the opposing contestant

6. Invalidation of Points

Recorded points will be invalidated when a competitor acquires the score right after the
execution of a prohibited act. The referee would declare the penalty for the prohibited
act and invalidate the acquired score.

7. Appeal Card
a. The Appeal Card is the means for the coach to object to a judgment of the refereeing
officials during the contest and request for a correction of the decision.

Note: The Appeal Card will only be available to the Cadet, Junior, and Senior Divisions of
the Advanced Category.

b. The situations a coach can use the Appeal Card are the following.
i. Penalties against the opponent for instances of falling down or crossing the
boundary line or attacking the opponent after "Kal yeo" or attacking the fallen
opponent.
ii. Technical point.
iii. Any penalty against your own contestant.
iv. Any mechanical malfunction or error in time management.
v. When the referee forgot to invalidate point(s) after “Gam-jeom” was given for
the prohibited act.
vi. Wrong identification of fist-attacking contestant by the judge.
vii. Head kick that is not scored.
c. When an appeal is requested, the assigned referees of the court will convene.
d. If the appeal is successful and the contested request is corrected, the coach shall
retain the appeal right for the pertinent contest.
e. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the coach shall forfeit the right to appeal to the
pertinent contest.
f. The decision of the convening referees is final, and no further appeals during the
contest or protest after the contest will be accepted.

8. Winning a Match

a. Eliminations to Quarter-Final Matches

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 i. Winning by points: the competitor who has acquired the most points,
cumulative of the two rounds, wins the match
ii. Winning by point gap: in case of a twelve (12) point difference between the
athletes in the second round, the referee will stop the contest and declare the
competitor with more score the winner.
iii. Winning by “Gam-jeom:” when a competitor receives eight (8) “Gam-jeom,” the
opponent will be declared the winner of the round.

b. Semi-Final and Final Matches will use the Best of Three (3) System; the competitor
winning the most matches in three (3) rounds wins the match.

i. Winning a Round in the Best of Three System

1. Winning by points: the competitor who has acquired more points in a
round wins that round.
2. Winning by point gap: in case of a twelve (12) point difference between
the athletes, the referee will stop the contest and declare the competitor
with more score the winner of the round.
3. Winning by “Gam-jeom:” when a competitor receives five (5) “Gam-jeom”
in a round, the opponent will be declared the winner of the round.
ii. Round with Tied-Scores
The round winner shall be decided by superiority based on the following
order of criteria.

1. Most points scored by turning or spinning kick

2. If the number of turning and spinning kicks are the same, the competitor
who has more scores using higher value techniques, in the following
order.
A. Head
B. Trunk
C. Punch
D. “Gam-jeom”
3. If the high value points are the same, the competitor with the higher
number of registered hits.
4. If the three (3) above criteria are the same, the referee and judges shall
determine superiority

VI. PROTESTS
1. Protests shall be made in writing using the Protest Form. The protest fee is Php
1,000.00.

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 2. The protest shall be submitted to the Referee Chairman no more than 30 minutes after
the match in question.
3. If the Arbitration Com. decides in favor of the protesting party, the protest fee shall be
refunded.
4. A written protest and protest fee shall not be required in the following cases and shall
be resolved with the Tournament Manager:
a. Questions about a player’s affiliation or good standing with the PTA.
b. Questions about a player’s qualifications (age, height or weight, skill level in a
novice category).

VII. HEALTH WAIVERS

By entering the event and choosing to participate, competitors agree that they are medically
fit and able. They are also in their best physical condition, that is necessary to complete this
2024 DIA DE ZAMBOANGA TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS event organized by the Philippine
Taekwondo Association;

Competitors also acknowledge that they are abiding by their local/national COVID-19 protocols
and regulations and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from
the negligence of the releasees or others, and assume full responsibility for their participation
in the 2024 DIA DE ZAMBONGA TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

VIII. OFFICIALS AND REFEREES

All competitors will be judged and scored by qualified, certified PTA National Referees. Thisis
to ensure that the method of competition and scoring is in accordance with the WT Rules &
Interpretations.

IX. SITUATION NOT COVERED BY THE RULES

If any situation arises which is not covered by the rules in these Kyorugi Ground Rules, the PTA
competitions Management team, together with the Referee Council, shall deliberate and give
their decision on the matter.
X. AWARDS
Winning contestants in these categories shall be awarded the following:
1st place: Gold Medal, & certificate.
2nd place: Silver Medal, & certificate.
3rd place: 2 Bronze Medal, & certificate.

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XI. TEAM STANDINGS

1. The Team Standing shall only be computed for the Advanced Divisions.
2. The Team Standing shall be computed based on the Point System below.

Gold Medal 16 Points

Silver Medal 8 Points
Bronze Medal 5 Points
Elimination 1 Point for every match won
Participation 1 Point per participant

3. In case more than two (2) teams are tied in score, the rank shall be decided by
i. Number of gold, silver, and bronze medals won by the team in order.
ii. Number of participating contestants.
iii. Higher points in heavier weight categories

4. The Team Standing will be the basis for the Team Trophies.

XII. TEAM TROPHY

1. Trophies shall be given to the winning chapters

Champion, 1st Runner-up, 2nd Runner-up

XIII. LIABILITY WAIVER

The Philippine Taekwondo Association (“PTA”) releases, discharges, and waives all negligence
claims by the competitor or on the competitor’s behalf; and is the competitor’s agreement to
assume all risk of injury, disability, or death due to the negligence. This waiver should be
interpreted broadly, to the fullest extent, allowable by the laws of the Philippines.

The Competitor shall hereby for himself, his spouse/partner, his heirs, executors, administrators
or anyone else who might claim on his behalf, assume all risk of injury, disability or death,
including injury, disability or death in connection with exposure to COVID-19 and covenant not
to sue, and waive, release, and discharge PTA and any organization associated with this 2024
TAEKWONDOCHAMPIONSHIPS Event, including the local governments and police, volunteers,
local event staff and organizers and any and all sponsors and the directors, officers, agents,
employees, volunteers, assignees or anyone acting on their behalf, from any and all negligence
claims or causes of action (known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen) for death, personal
injury, disease or property damage of any kind or nature including those arising out of,
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 negligence, omission or carelessness in the course of, competitors participation in this 2024 DIA
DE ZAMBOANGA TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Event and all other events and activities
associated with this Competition. I further grant permission to PTA to use any personal data,
photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of this event for any
purpose without limitation or compensation.

Competitor understands that once they fill out the registration form, they have given up
substantial rights by signing it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.

XIV. COORDINATING CENTER AND CONTACT PERSONS

Regional Management Committee 9

Pasonanca E.S Tel No: 993-5950
Cellphone: (09066120734) Manny
Cellphone: (0936-4709-094) Joy
Email Add: manny_flores2001@yahoo.com
Email: camoniasmaryjoy1@gmail.com

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 ANNEX A

KYORUGI DIVISION AND CATEGORIES

1. There will be a Male and Female Division

2. Division by Year of Birth

Division Year of Birth

Seniors 2006-1994
Juniors 2007-2009
Cadet 2010-2012
Grade school 2013- 2015
Toddler 2016 and above

1. Category by KUP Level

CATEGORY KUP Level Belt Level

Novice 1 8th–7th KUP Yellow Belt
6th-5th KUP Blue Belt
Advanced 1 4th-3rd KUP Red Belt
2nd-1st KUP Brown Belt
Advanced 2 POOM/DAN Black Belt

NOVICE 1 DIVISION GUIDELINES:

It is the spirit of the Novice Division to provide an opportunity for beginners to compete with
other players with the same skill level. It is therefore against the spirit of this provision to have
players who have stayed long in Yellowbelt or Bluebelt; or who have developed skills equivalent
to redbelt or higher to join in the Novice Division. Instructors and coaches are therefore reminded
to use their discretion in fielding players in the Novice Division.

1. Who are excluded: The following yellowbelt and bluebelt players are not allowed to compete in
the novice division and are also not allowed to be elevated to the advanced division.
• Players who are more than 8 months from the date of their first promo test as whitebelt.
• Players who have won a gold medal in previous national level competitions.
• Players who have developed advanced skills (power, speed and technique).
• Members of school varsity teams, school or LGU selections.
2. Sanctions:
• Players found to have violated this provision shall be suspended from participating in any
PTA organized competitions for one (1) year.
• The instructor, along with all the chapters he handles, will likewise be suspended from
participation in PTA competitions and will be barred from taking the promotion test for a
minimum of one (1) year or shall pay a fine of Php 10,000.
The instructor shall also issue a letter of explanation and apology addressed to the CEO / Chief
Instructor of the Philippine Taekwondo Association

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2. Weight Categories
Senior Division
WEIGHT CATEGORY MEN WOMEN
FIN 54 kg. and below 46 kg. and below
FLY over 54 – 58 kg. over 46 – 49 kg.
BANTAM over 58 – 63 kg. over 49 – 53 kg.
FEATHER over 63 – 68 kg. Over 53 – 57 kg.
LIGHT over 68 – 74 kg. over 57 – 62 kg.
WELTER over 74 – 80 kg. over 62 – 67 kg.
MIDDLE over 80 – 87 kg. over 67 – 73 kg.
HEAVY over 87 kg. over 73 kg.

Junior Division
WEIGHT CATEGORY MEN WOMEN
FIN 45 kg. and below 42 kg. and below
FLY over 45 – 48 kg. over 42 – 44 kg.
BANTAM over 48 – 51 kg. over 44 – 46 kg.
FEATHER over 51 – 55 kg. Over 46 – 49 kg.
LIGHT over 55 – 59 kg. over 49 – 52 kg.
WELTER over 59 – 63 kg. over 52 – 55 kg.
LT. MIDDLE over 63 – 68 kg. over 55 – 59 kg.
MIDDLE over 68 – 73 kg. over 59 – 63 kg.
LT. HEAVY over 73 – 78 kg. over 63 – 68 kg.
HEAVY over 78 kg. over 68 kg.

Cadet Division
Men Women
Cadet Competitor’s Max Height Cadet Competitor’s Max Height
Not exceeding 148 Not exceeding 144
Under 148cm Under 144cm
cm cm
Over 148 cm but not Over 144 cm but not
Under 152cm Under 148cm
exceeding 152 cm exceeding 148 cm
Over 152 cm but not Over 148 cm but not
Under 156 cm Under 152cm
exceeding 156 cm exceeding 152 cm
Over 156 cm but not Over 152 cm but not
Under 160cm Under 156cm
exceeding 160 cm exceeding 156 cm
Over 160 cm but not Over 156 cm but not
Under 164cm Under 160cm
exceeding 164 cm exceeding 160 cm

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 Over 164 cm but not Over 160 cm but not
Under 168cm Under 164cm
exceeding 168 cm exceeding 164 cm
Over 168 cm but not Over 164 cm but not
Under 172cm Under 168cm
exceeding 172 cm exceeding 168 cm
Over 172 cm but not Over 168 cm but not
Under 176cm Under 172cm
exceeding 176 cm exceeding 172 cm
Over 176 cm but not Over 172 cm but not
Under 180cm Under 176cm
exceeding 180 cm exceeding 176 cm
Not exceeding 144
Over 180cm Over 180 cm Under 144cm
cm

Grade School and Toddler Division

HEIGHT HEIGHT RANGE

Under 120 Not exceeding 120 cm
Under 128 Over 120 cm but not exceeding 128 cm
Under 136 Over 128 cm but not exceeding 136 cm
Under 144 Over 136 cm but not exceeding 144 cm
Under 152 Over 144 cm but not exceeding 152 cm
Under 160 Over 152 cm but not exceeding 160 cm
Under 168 Over 168 cm

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 Annex B

Merging of Categories

1. Merging
a. There will be a minimum of four (4) competitors per category.
b. Merging will be done on adjacent weight categories.
c. If after merging by weight category and there are still less than four (4) competitors in the
category, the next level of merging will be based on their age divisions.

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 Annex C

“GAM-JEOM”

i. Crossing the Boundary Line:

A “Gam-jeom” shall be declared when one footof a contestant crosses the Boundary
Line. No “Gam-jeom” will be declared if a contestant crosses the boundary line as a
result of a prohibited act by the opposing contestant.

ii. Falling down:

“Gam-jeom” shall be declaredfor falling down. However,if a contestant falls down due to
the opponent’s prohibited acts“Gam-jeom” penalty shall not be given to the fallen
contestant, while a penalty shall be given to the opponent. If both contestants fallas a
result of incidental collision, or in case a contestant who received a point with turning
kick falls down, no penalty shall be given.

iii. Avoiding or delaying the match:

a) This act involves stalling with no intention of attacking. A contestant who
continuously displays a non-engaging style shall be given a “Gam-jeom”. If both
contestants remain inactive after three(3) seconds, the center referee will signal the
“Fight” command. A “Gam-jeom” will be declared: On both contestants if there is no
activity from them three (3)seconds after the command was given; or on the contestant
who moved backwards from the original position three (3)seconds after the command
was given.

b) Turning the back and move away to avoid the opponent’s attack should be punished
as it expresses the lack of a spirit of fair play and may cause seriousinjury. The same
penalty should also be given for evading the opponent’s attack by bending below waist
level or crouching.

c) Retreating from the technical engagement only to avoid the opponent’s attack and to
run out the clock, “Gam-jeom”shall be given to the passive contestant.

d) Pretending injury means exaggerating injury or indicating pain in a body part not
subjected to a blow for the purpose of demonstrating the opponent’s actions as a
violation, and also exaggerating pain for the purpose of elapsing the match time. In this
case, the referee shall give a “Gam-jeom”however referee may request IVR for
clarification before declaration of “Gam-jeom” for pretending injury.

e) “Gam-jeom” shall also be given to the athlete who asks the referee to stop the
contest in order to adjust the position/fit of protective equipment.

f) “Gam Jeom” will be given when contestant moves 3 consecutive steps backward
or sideways without technical engagement.

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iv. Grabbing or pushing the opponent:

a) This includes grabbing any part of the opponent’s body, uniform or protective
equipment with the hands. It also Includes the act of grabbing the foot or let or hooking
the leg with forearm. For pushing, it is permitted as a quick impact and a contestant
must disengage from opponent after one push. The flowing acts shall be penalized.

-Pushing the opponent with prolonged or continuous contact

-Pushing the opponent out of the boundary line
-Pushing the opponent in a way that prevents kicking motion or any normal execution of
attacking movement
b) Contestants should be separated following the referee’s “fight” command in clinch
position, and if they fail to do so within three(3) seconds, Gam-jeom will be given to the
passive contestant or to both contestants.

Gam-jeom will be given to the contestant who is grabbing, holding or crossing the arms
to opponent’s body in clinch position.

v. Lifting the leg or cut kick motion shall not be penalized only when it is followed by execution
of punching or kicking technique in combination motion.

vi. Attacking below the waist:

This action applies to an attack on any part below the waist. When an attack below the
waist is caused by the recipient in the course of an exchange of techniques, no penalty
will be given. This article also applies to strong kicking or stamping actions to any part of
the thigh, knee or shin for the purpose of interfering with the opponent’s technique.

vii. Attacking the opponent after “Kal-yeo”:

a) Attacking after Kal-yeo requires that the attack results in actual contact to the
opponent’s body.
b) If the attacking motion started before the Kal-yeo, the attack shall not be penalized.
c) In Instant Video Replay, the timing of Kal-yeo shall be defined as the moment that the
referee’s Kal-yeo hand signal was completed (with fully extended arm); and the start the
attack shall be defined as the moment that the attacking foot is fully off the floor.
d) If an attack after Kal-yeo did not land on the opponent’s body but appeared
deliberate and malicious the referee may penalize the behavior with a “Gam-jeom”

viii. Hitting the opponent’s head with the hand:

This article includes hitting the opponent’s headwith the hand (fist), wrist, arm, or
elbow. However, unavoidable actions due to the opponent’s carelessness such as
excessively lowering the head or carelessly turning the body cannot be punished by this
article.

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ix. Butting or attacking with the knee:

This article relates to an intentional butting or attacking with the knee when in close
proximity to the opponent.
However, contact with the knee that happens in the following situations cannot be
punished by this article.
- When the opponent rushes in abruptly at the moment a kick is being executed
- Inadvertently, or as the result of a discrepancy in distance in attacking.

x. Attacking the fallen opponent:

This action is extremely dangerous due to the high probability of injury to the opponent.
The danger arises from the following:
- The fallen opponent is in an immediate defenseless state
- The impact of any technique which strikes a fallen contestant will be greater due to the
contestant’s position. These types of aggressive actions toward a fallen opponent are
not in accordance with the spirit of taekwondo and as such are not appropriate to
taekwondo competition. In this regard, penalties should be given for intentionally
attacking the fallen opponent regardless of the degree of impact

When misconduct is committed by a contestant or a coach during a rest period, past the
five (5) seconds of the round conclusion, the referee can immediately declare the “Gam-
jeom” and the “Gam-jeom” shall be recorded to the upcoming round.
However, “Gam-jeom” shall be recorded to the previous round if the action happened
within five (5) seconds of the round conclusion.

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