US Open Taekwon-Do Champions
Location:
Mesquite Club
702 E St Louis Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Accommodations
There are plenty of places to stay. On the strip, off the strip, Air BnB. The closest hotel would be the Stratosphere.
You can find special deals for the various hotel in the area. Check out this link.
https://www.vegas.com
Airport
Fly into Harry Reid International Airport. Airport call sign LAS
Rules
Divisions
Male Children ages 6 to 12
Female Children ages 6-to 12
Female Pre-Junior ages 12 - 14
Male Pre-Junior ages 12 - 14
Female Junior ages 14 - 17
Male Junior ages 14 - 17
Female Adults ages 18 - 35
Male Adults ages 18 - 35
Female Seniors ages 35 plus
Male Seniors ages 35 plus
Divisions will be subject to change the day of the tournament.
Patterns
Competition is open to all ranks.
ITF Patterns only.
Brackets are sorted by age and rank. (The senior umpire can make changes based on competitors.)
Competition rules are as follows:
Single elimination rounds.
One ring, two competitors.
Judging panel of 3 - 5 black belts.
Competitors perform one optional pattern
Sparring
Sparring gear is required (handgear, footgear, headgear, groin cup (boys), mouthguard).
Weight categories for black belts will be based on the ITF requirements,
Note subject to change on the day of the tournament.
Point Scoring System:
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
Team Patterns
Teams comprise of 3 students
Teams must be prepared before the tournament begins
Teams may be comprised of different ranks, genders, and ages
Teams will perform the highest rank pattern of the lowest rank teammate
All competitors on teams must be registered for the tournament
Questions / Contact
Grand Master Joe Bosse (702) 900-1230
Master Gordon Jue (925) 484-0308
email