International Instructors Course 2026 - Fairfield, New Jersey
International Instructors Course 2026
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ITF Patterns only.
Brackets are sorted by age, gender, and rank. (The senior umpire can make changes based on competitors.)
Single elimination rounds.
Judging panel of 3 - 5 black belts.
Color Belts
Color belts will perform 1 pattern of their choice.
Black Belts
Black belts will perform 2 patterns. The designated pattern is chosen by the center umpire and they will select from Chon-Ji to Choong-Moo. The optional pattern must be a black belt pattern or Choong-Moo (for 1st dans). Scoring is done after both patterns have been completed.
Brackets are sorted by age, weight, height, gender and split between color belt and black belt divisions)
Sparring gear is required (handgear, footgear, headgear, groin cup (boys), mouthguard).
1 point - kick to the body, punch to the body, punch to the head
2 points - kick to the head, flying kick to the body, flying punch to the head
3 points - flying kick to the head
There will be 4 corner judges, one center referee, one time-keeper, one tie-breaker, and one head table judge. In the event of a tie between the 4 corner judges, the tie breaker will announce their score. In the event of the tie breaker also having a tie, the winner will be decided based on who has less minus points. If the amount of minus points are equal, the winner will be decided based on who has less warnings.
Brackets are broken up based on age, gender, and rank.
Women Black Belt Adults 18+
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike, punch
First break
1 white board hand break
2 white board side kick
Add the points
Then
2 white board hand break
3 white board side kick
Move up or tie breaker
Men Black Belts Adults 18+
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike, punch
First Break
2 white board hand break
3 white board side kick
Then
3 white board hand break
4 white board side kick
Move up or tie breaker
Women Color Belt Adults 18+
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike, punch
First Break
1 Board Blue hand break
2 Boards Blue side kick
Then
Add one to each
Men Color Belt Adults 18+
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike, punch
First Break
1 white board hand break
2 white board side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Female 9-12 years old (Black belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Blue hand break
1 Board Blue side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Female 13-14 years old (Black belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Blue hand break
1 Board Blue side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Female 15-17 years old (Black belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Blue hand break
2 Boards Blue side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Male 9-12 years old (Black belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Blue hand break
1 Board Blue side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Male 13-14 years old (Black belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Blue hand break
1 Board Blue side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Male 15-17 years old (Black belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Blue hand break
2 Boards Blue side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Female 10-12 years old (Color belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Green Hand break
1 Board Green Side Kick
then...
Add next color
Female 13-14 years old (Color belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Green hand break
1 Board Blue side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Female 15-17 years old (Color belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Blue hand break
2 Boards Blue side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Male 10-12 years old (Color belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Green Hand break
1 Board Blue Side Kick
then...
Add next color
Male 13-14 years old (Color belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Blue hand break
1 Board Blue side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Male 15-17 years old (Color belt)
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Inward knife-hand strike, Outward knife-hand strike
First Break
1 Board Blue hand break
2 Boards Blue side kick
Then:
Add one to each
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Downward Strike with the Side Fist
First Break
1 Board Orange hand break
1 Board Green side kick
Then:
Add one color increase
Allowed Kick: Side piercing kick
Allowed Hand technique: Downward Strike with the Side Fist
First Break
1 Board Orange hand break
1 Board Green side kick
Then:
Add one color increase
In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by an additional round of the opposite leg/hand
Teams may mixed ranks (color belts and/or black belts) or black belts teams. Teams will be evaluated based on the members and split into a color belt division and black belt division on the day of the tournament.
You can create your team the day of the event or come prepared.
Minimum of 3 competitors and maximum of 5 competitors per group.
Teams can perform the pattern of their choosing (based on the lowest ranking member of the team)
There are no limits to the number of ripples in the pattern.
Team patterns event is open to all students! Make a group and have fun!
The tournament day is quickly approaching! Check out what the time sessions you need to arrive at for the tournament are below! You are more than welcome to come early and support!
Las Vegas Academy High School
315 South 7th Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Location:
In-Person @ Jue’s Taekwon-Do or Virtual via Zoom
Date of Seminar: 7/11/2026
Time: 9 AM PST - 12 PM PST
Seminar Fee: $40
Every wonder what makes the McDonal’s Big Mac more than just an average hamburger?
Answer: It’s the special sauce.
Jue’s TKD is pleased to offer a series of TKD seminars focused on the “Special sauce” of patterns. Learn the why and how to take average Taekwon-Do and make it better, memorable, gold medal caliber.
The sixth in the series, Tul 3, will focus on Yul-Gok through Choong-Moo
Each seminar in the series will build on the skills developed in the previous seminar.
Please note that this presentation will focus predominantly on theory and technical education. Writing material is required at the seminar.
For questions or more information, contact us at: juestkd@juestkd.com
Location:
In-Person @ Jue’s Taekwon-Do or Virtual via Zoom
Date of Seminar: 3/14/2026
Time: 9 AM PST - 11:45 AM PST
Seminar Fee: $60
Every wonder what makes the McDonal’s Big Mac more than just an average hamburger?
Answer: It’s the special sauce.
Jue’s TKD is pleased to offer a series of TKD seminars focused on the “Special sauce” of patterns. Learn the why and how to take average Taekwon-Do and make it better, memorable, gold medal caliber.
The sixth in the series, Tul 6, will focus on black belt patterns Sam-Il through Choi-Yong
Each seminar in the series will build on the skills developed in the previous seminar.
Please note that this presentation will focus predominantly on theory and technical education. Writing material is required at the seminar.
For questions or more information, contact us at: juestkd@juestkd.com
For students that are red belt and below, you can participate in the Friday seminar from 6 PM to 8 PM!
This portion of the seminar part of the IIC. Black belts are included.
Make sure to select the color belt option before checking out.
Jue’s TKD is pleased to present a panel of master instructors and world-class Taekwon-Do practitioners covering theoretical, sparring, power breaking and self-defense. The presentations will broaden your knowledge in martial arts and Taekwon-Do.
Students that want to attend in-person at their school should reach out to their do-jang to see what their instructor is offering. Students that are unable to attend in-person will also be able to join in virtually via Zoom! We’ve refined the virtual experience by incorporating a moving camera so that all participants will get a good view of the presentation.
Participants in the Tul World Taekwon-Do Summit will receive:
Live Tul World Summit 2025 Seminar
Free Tul World+ account for one month
Exclusive weekly content covering various details of Taekwon-Do
50% discount on any online or in studio event hosted by Jue’s Taekwon-Do
25% discount of merchandise
2026 US-ITF membership (if part of the US-ITF organization)
US-ITF Certification
US-ITF Membership card
Special Tul World T-Shirt
*T-Shirt is sponsored and will be provided to all participants, virtual and in-person, located in the United States
All students receive a check-in time to come in and compete! The check-in time and competition time is finalized and will not change. Competitors are required to arrive at their check-in time.
(*Hint: type competitors FULL name and wait a few seconds for a quick pop up to appear. There might be students with the same first name)
Location:
In-Person @ Las Vegas Taekwon-Do or Virtual via Zoom
Jue’s Taekwon-Do
2651 Windmill Pkwy
Henderson, NV
Date of Seminar: 1/18/2025
Time: 1 PM PST - 4 PM PST
Seminar Fee: $40
Every wonder what makes the McDonal’s Big Mac more than just an average hamburger?
Answer: It’s the special sauce.
Jue’s TKD is pleased to offer a series of TKD seminars focused on the “Special sauce” of patterns. Learn the why and how to take average Taekwon-Do and make it better, memorable, gold medal caliber.
The first in the series, Tul 3, will focus on color belt patterns Yul-Gok to Choong-Moo.
Each seminar in the series will build on the skills developed in the previous seminar.
Please note that this presentation will focus predominantly on theory and technical education. Writing material is required at the seminar.
For questions or more information, contact us at: juestkd@juestkd.com
Location:
In-Person @ Jue’s Taekwon-Do or Virtual via Zoom
Jue’s Taekwon-Do
5460 Sunol Boulevard
Pleasanton, CA
Date of Seminar: 1/11/2025
Time: 9 AM PST - 12 PM PST
Seminar Fee: $40
Every wonder what makes the McDonal’s Big Mac more than just an average hamburger?
Answer: It’s the special sauce.
Jue’s TKD is pleased to offer a series of TKD seminars focused on the “Special sauce” of patterns. Learn the why and how to take average Taekwon-Do and make it better, memorable, gold medal caliber.
The first in the series, Tul 2, will focus on color belt patterns Chon-Ji to Won Hyo.
Each seminar in the series will build on the skills developed in the previous seminar.
Please note that this presentation will focus predominantly on theory and technical education. Writing material is required at the seminar.
For questions or more information, contact us at: juestkd@juestkd.com
Location: 395 Bloomfield Ave. Caldwell, NJ 07006
Date; November 16, 2024
Time: TBA
Price: Between $40 and $50 a person (based on attendance)
Reservation: Required
https://www.cloverleaftavern.com
Reservations are closed through Tul World; however, you can still make your own reservations through their website!
Please complete the waiver below for all participants
For students that are red belt and below, you can participate in the Friday seminar from 6 PM to 8 PM! Make sure to select the color belt option before checking out.
All Star Taekwon-Do (42 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006)
Located within Tiger Tennis & Fitness
11 AM - 2 PM - Black belt grading
6 PM - 8 PM - IIC begins (with color belts)
Students should start lining up by 5:40 PM
DoubleTree by Hilton (690 Route 46 East, Fairfield, NJ 07004)
Imperial Ballroom
9 AM - 3 PM - International Instructors Course (black stripes and above)
3 PM - 5:30 PM - Team USA Training
5:30 PM - Dinner Reservation at Cloverleaf Tavern
Location: 395 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
Price: $50 (includes 2 drink tickets, gratuity included)
See Master Malefyt for payment
The top floor of the restaurant has been reserved for participants that have submitted a Tul World reservation form. Tul World is no longer taking reservations; however, participants can still submit a dinner reservation directly through Cloverleaf Taverns website.
DoubleTree by Hilton (690 Route 46 East, Fairfield, NJ 07004)
Imperial Ballroom
9 AM - 11 AM - International Instructors Course (black stripes and above)
11 AM - 2 PM - International Umpires Course
2 PM - 3 PM - Closing ceremony
All participants must be in full Dobok.
Be respectful and say sir / ma’am when addressing other participants.
We will not break for lunch. Bring snacks and water.
Willowbrook Mall - A large mall close to the hotel (but car recommended) - 1400 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ 07470 · Willowbrook - Shopping Mall in Wayne, NJ (willowbrook-mall.com)
Target - There is a Target in walking distance (across the parking lot) from the DoubleTree.
West Essex Diner - Breakfast, lunch and dinner - 516 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004 - Menu | The West Essex Dine
Tavern 292 - Dinner and Bar - 292 Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004 Restaurant and Bar in Fairfield, NJ (tavern292.com)
Franklin Steakhouse - Lunch, Dinner and Bar - 318 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, NJ 07004 - Home - Franklin Steakhouse and Tavern (franklinsteakhousefairfield.com)
Nikko - Japanese Steakhouse - across the street from the hotel - 38 Two Bridges Rd, Fairfield, NJ 07004 - Nikko Hibachi - Japanese Restaurant | Online Order | Fairfield | NJ
Jose Tejas - Tex/Mex - across the street from the hotel - 647 U S 46, Fairfield, NJ 07004 - Fairfield New Jersey Location – Bordercafe.com
For more information regarding hotels, registration, and other questions, please email tulworldtkd@gmail.com
Location:
In-Person & Virtual via Zoom
Jue’s Taekwon-Do
5460 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA
Date of Seminar: 06/9/2024
Time: 9am - 12pm
Seminar Fee: $30
Open to all ranks
Note: Attendance at the seminar satisfies a seminar sign off for black stripes / black belts.
Every wonder what makes the McDonal’s Big Mac more than just an average hamburger?
Answer: It’s the special sauce.
Jue’s TKD is pleased to offer a series of TKD seminars focused on the “Special sauce” of patterns. Learn the why and how to take average Taekwon-Do and make it better, memorable, gold medal caliber.
The first in the series, Tul 1, will focus on the fundamental concepts of the theory of power and techniques. We’ll be applying the theory of power to the technical aspects and movements from the patterns.
Please note that this presentation will focus predominantly on theory and technical education. Writing material is required at the seminar.
For questions or more information, contact us at: juestkd@juestkd.com
Tul World+ Members
Log into your account through the link below.
Location:
In-Person & Virtual via Zoom
Jue’s Taekwon-Do
5460 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA
Date of Seminar: 2/10/2024
Time: 9 AM PST - 12 PM PST
Seminar Fee: $40
Note: Attendance at the seminar satisfies a seminar sign off for black belts.
Every wonder what makes the McDonal’s Big Mac more than just an average hamburger?
Answer: It’s the special sauce.
Jue’s TKD is pleased to offer a series of TKD seminars focused on the “Special sauce” of patterns. Learn the why and how to take average Taekwon-Do and make it better, memorable, gold medal caliber.
The first in the series, Tul 4, will focus on the 1st Dan ITF Patterns.
Please note that this presentation will focus predominantly on theory and technical education. Writing material is required at the seminar.
For questions or more information, contact us at: juestkd@juestkd.com
Tul World+ Members
Log into your account through the link below.
Students may attend the seminar in-person in Hawaii or virtually via Zoom.
Participants in the Tul World Summit will receive:
Live Tul World Summit 2023 Seminar
Free Tul World+ account for one year
Exclusive weekly content covering various details of Taekwon-Do
Discounts on any virtual or in-studio event hosted by Jue’s Taekwon-Do/Tul World
Discounts on merchandise
Tul World Uniform (Only available to participants located in the USA or participating in-person)
2024 US-ITF membership (if part of the US-ITF organization)
US-ITF Certification
US-ITF Membership card
US-ITF Patch
Tul World+ members should sign up under “events —> Tul World+ Members” upon checkout.
Tul World+ members should use the discount code provided under “events —> members only” upon checkout.
Tul World+ members should use the discount code provided under “events —> members” upon checkout.
Location:
In-Person @ Jue’s Taekwon-Do or Virtual via Zoom
Jue’s Taekwon-Do
5460 Sunol Boulevard
Pleasanton, CA
Date of Seminar: June 17, 2023
Time: 1 PM - 4 PM
Seminar Fee: $30
Every wonder what makes the McDonal’s Big Mac more than just an average hamburger?
Answer: It’s the special sauce.
Jue’s TKD is pleased to offer a series of TKD seminars focused on the “Special sauce” of patterns. Learn the why and how to take average Taekwon-Do and make it better, memorable, gold medal caliber.
The first in the series, Tul 2, will focus on color belt patterns Yul-Gok to Choong-Moo.
Each seminar in the series will build on the skills developed in the previous seminar.
Please note that this presentation will focus predominantly on theory and technical education. Writing material is required at the seminar.
For questions or more information, contact us at: juestkd@juestkd.com