ITF Taekwon-Do

Sparring Information

Scoring
  • 1 point: All hand or non-jumping kick to middle section.
  • 2 point: Jumping kick to the middle section, kick to the high section or jumping hand to the high section.
  • 3 point: Jumping kick to the high section.
Illegal Target Areas
  • Back of Head
  • Back of Neck
  • Back of Torso
  • Below the Belt
Matches
Rank Age # of Rounds Round Time Break Time
Colored Belts 6-10 2 1 minute 30 seconds
Colored Belts 11-13 2 90 seconds 45 seconds
Colored Belts 14-17 2 90 seconds 45 seconds
Colored Belts 18+ 2 2 minutes 1 minute
Black Belts 14+ 2 2 minutes 1 minute
Gear Rules
  • Gloves: Required
  • Feet: Required
  • Mouth Guard: Required
  • Helmet: Required for under 18
  • Goin Protection: Required Males
  • Shin Guard: Optional (must wear under dobok pants)
  • Face Shield: Only for those with glasses
  • Chest Protectors: BANNED