Krakow Cup 19 May 2018
Krakow Cup 19 May 2018
On 19 May, we are organising another edition of the Krakow Cup combined with the Little Dragon Tournament. This is a tournament for all age groups regardless of skill level, especially for those who have just begun their taekwon-do journey.
Krakow Cup in Taekwon-do
III Little Dragon Tournament
Date:
19 May 2018 (Saturday)
Venue:
KS Orzeł Sports Hall, 2 Niebieska Street, Krakow.
Entry fees:
PLN 20 Małe Smoki,
PLN 40 for children and younger cadets, cadets, juniors+senior competitors.
Payable on the day of the competition during registration.
Applications and registration:
Applications are accepted by instructors until 14 May 2018. Instructors register competitors in PRL – the registration and draw programme www.put.org.pl/prl
Age categories and events:
Małe Smoki, ages 3–4 – fitness olympics
Małe Smoki, ages 5–6 – fitness olympics, speed-kicking
Children (born 2011–12) – speed-kicking, soft-stick sparring, patterns, special techniques
Children (born 2010) – speed-kicking, soft-stick sparring, patterns, special techniques
Children (born 2009) – speed-kicking, soft-stick sparring, patterns, special techniques
Younger cadets (born 2008–2006) – speed-kicking, soft-stick or touch-contact sparring, patterns, special techniques
Cadets (born 2005–2003) – semi-contact, light-contact, patterns, special techniques
Juniors*+seniors*+veterans* (born 2002 and earlier) – semi-contact, light-contact, patterns, special techniques
* coloured belts only
Competition schedule:
09:00 – registration, warm-up and events for Małe Smoki ages 3–4.
09:30 – registration, warm-up and events for Małe Smoki ages 5–6.
10:15 – registration, warm-up and events for Children (2012–2010),
12:00 – registration, warm-up and events for Children (2009),
13:30 – registration and events for Younger Cadets (2008–2006),
14:30 – registration and events for Cadets, Juniors+seniors (2005 and older),
16:30 – end of the tournament.
Please note that we are unable to estimate the time at which the events will end. The estimated duration of events for Małe Smoki is approximately 1 hour, and for children, younger cadets and older competitors approximately 2 hours.
Awards:
medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places; all Małe Smoki receive participation medals.
Spectators:
Spectators are asked to wear footwear that will not damage the floor by leaving black marks or scratches.
Organiser:
Krakowskie Centrum Taekwon-do
Project co-financed by the Municipality of Krakow as part of the “Active Krakow” programme.
Event descriptions (abridged competition regulations)
Fitness Olympics, ages 3–4 – 5 squats with Ap Chagi, running through a gym ladder, 10 alternating Jirugi strikes on a target, a forward roll on a gymnastics mat, 10 alternating Apha Ollygi swings at a paddle, breaking a board with a Jirugi strike, traversing a gym ladder using hands and feet, 5 hits of a balloon with a hand or foot, weaving between cones, speed-kicking.
Fitness Olympics, ages 5–6 – 10 squats with Ap Chagi, running and two-foot jumps, 10 alternating Jirugi strikes on a target, a forward roll on a gymnastics mat, 10 alternating Apha Ollygi swings at a paddle, breaking a board with a Jirugi strike, traversing a gym ladder using hands and feet, 10 hits of a balloon with a hand or foot, weaving between cones with a beanbag on the head, speed-kicking.
Patterns – taekwon-do patterns and half-patterns. Competitors compete in a cup system and perform the pattern indicated by the referee. The winning competitor advances to the next round.
Special techniques nopi apcha bushigi – the competitor performs a jumping upward front kick. A run-up is permitted; after performing the kick, balance must be maintained (a technique after which the competitor falls or supports themselves is not counted). The objective is to touch a paddle held at a set height with the foot. The competitor has 2 attempts to clear each height.
Speed techniques (speed-kicking) – for Małe Smoki and Children, alternating low Ap Chagi kicks for 15 seconds. For younger cadets, Dollyo Chagi kicks for 15 seconds with each leg. Targets are at the height of the kicking waist; successful techniques are counted, and each time the leg must return to the ground.
Soft-stick sparring – sparring with a 60 cm foam stick. The match is conducted under a stop-start (semi-contact) system. The target area is the entire body, but a hit to the arm does not score. Points are awarded for a hit to the head (2 points) and to the torso, back or legs (1 point). The match lasts 1 round of 1 min. 30 sec. Any stick strikes and thrusts are permitted. Throwing the stick, grabbing, pushing, striking with hands or feet, leaving the competition area, and touching the ground with any body part other than the foot are prohibited. Protective equipment consists of a helmet; helmets with a visor or grille are permitted.
Touch-contact sparring – sparring according to ZS PUT regulations. The match is conducted under a stop-start (semi-contact) system. The target areas are the head (front and sides) and torso (front and sides). Points are awarded for a hand hit (1 point), a leg hit to the torso (2 points) or a leg hit to the head (3 points). The match lasts 1 round of 1 min. 30 sec. Grabbing, pushing, uncontrolled strikes with hands or feet, strikes to improper body parts, excessive force, leaving the competition area, and touching the ground with any body part other than the foot are prohibited. Protective equipment consists of a helmet, 6, 8 or 10 oz gloves, groin protector, shin guards and foot protectors.
Semi-contact sparring – sparring according to ZS PUT regulations. The match is conducted under a stop-start (semi-contact) system. The target area is the head and torso (front and sides). Points are awarded for a hand hit (1 point), a leg hit to the torso (2 points) or a leg hit to the head (3 points). The match lasts 2 rounds of 1 min. 30 sec. Grabbing, pushing, uncontrolled strikes with hands or feet, strikes to improper body parts, excessive force, leaving the competition area, and touching the ground with any body part other than the foot are prohibited. Protective equipment consists of a helmet, 6, 8 or 10 oz gloves, groin protector, shin guards and foot protectors.
Light-contact sparring – sparring according to ZS PUT regulations. The match is conducted under a continuous system. The target area is the head and torso (front and sides). Points are awarded for a hand hit (1 point), a leg hit to the torso (2 points) or a leg hit to the head (3 points). The match lasts 2 rounds of 1 min. 30 sec. Grabbing, pushing, uncontrolled strikes with hands or feet, strikes to improper body parts, excessive force, leaving the competition area, and touching the ground with any body part other than the foot are prohibited. Protective equipment consists of a helmet, 8 or 10 oz gloves, groin protector, shin guards and foot protectors.
The full ZS PUT regulations are available at www.put.org.pl in the “downloads” section.
