Competitors are required to perform only the Poomsae (form) designated for their specific rank. Scores are based on:
- Accuracy: correct movement, correct placement of technique, balance
- Presentation: Strength, speed, rhythm, expression of energy
Authorized Poomsae are those approved by the World Taekwondo Federation: Taeguek 1-8 Jang and black belt Poomsae: Koryo, Keumgang, Taebaek, etc. Black belts must demonstrate a form that corresponds with their rank.
| TYPE | DIVISION | REQUIRED POOMSAE |
| Regular poomsae | All Color Belts | Taeguek (your belt level) |
| Black Belt Poomsae Division | 1dan-Koryo, 2dan-keumgan, and 3dan-Taeback | |
| Open poomsae | All Belts | Palgae or any free style form |
| Weapon form | All belts | Any type of form with weapon |
| Traditional Team form (Mixed Gender ( 2-5 students) | Color Belts /Black Belt Divsion | Any type of form |
Rules:
- Spectators and parents will not be allowed on the competition floor during Poomsae competition.
- No shoes, jewelry, or accessories are allowed. Clean uniform and belt are required.
- Open, weapon, and synchronized forms may be performed with or without music.
- Bring your own music and player if needed. Music and devices will not be provided. Please bring your own.
- Gender and ranks may be combined at the discretion of the tournament director.
Awards:
- Medal will be awarded to all participants 11 and under for regular poomsae , open poomsae, and weapon as seen below in the table.
- For participants 12 and Up for regular poomsae and 11 and over for open poomsae and weapon form: 1st, 2nd, and Two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.
- For participants for synchronized form: 1st, 2nd, and one 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.
| DIVISION | AGE | MEDAL | ||
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | ||
| Regular poomsae | all black belts | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 and under (all color belts) | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| 12 and up (all color belts) | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Open poomsae (any freestyle form) | 11 and under (all belts) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 12 and up (all belts) | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weapon form | 11 and under (all belts) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 12 and up (all belts) | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Synchronized form | All color belts | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| All black belts | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and two 3rd place winners in each division will be awarded medals.
Note: Tournament director may modify individual sports poomsae rules according to the local condition.