Competitors are required to perform a Power Hand Break breaking technique.
- A power hand break consists of breaking a stack of boards using an accepted Taekwondo
hand technique.
● Boards must be purchased at the tournament. Under no circumstances may competitors bring their own boards.
BOARD PURCHASE INFORMATION
All boards must be purchased at the official tournament venue near the on-site registration desk. Boards brought from outside (including from your own Taekwondo school or personal supply) are not permitted. All breaking boards will have the official tournament logo printed in the center.
| Age Group | Board Size | Cost Per Board |
|---|---|---|
| Age 13 & under | Small | $3.00 |
| Age 14 & up | Medium | $3.00 |
POWER HAND BREAKING – MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
| Age Group | Minimum Boards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 & under | 2 boards | |
| 8–10 years | 3 boards | |
| 11–13 years | 4 boards | |
| Age 14 & up | 5 boards |
DIVISION REFERENCE (Belt Level)
| Level | Belt |
|---|---|
| Beginner | White / Yellow / Orange |
| Intermediate | Purple / Green / Blue |
| Advanced | Brown / Red |
| Black Belt | Black Belt |
Rules for Breaking:
- Competitors may not use a head strike for breaking.
● Competitors must use at least the minimum number of boards as defined by their age.
● Competitors and helpers will clean up all boards, broken boards and wood fragments.
● Breaking stands will be provided on the mat.
Scoring:
- One point will be awarded for each board broken. No points will be awarded if the boards do not break on the first attempt (no 2nd try allowed).
- Breaking more than the minimum number of boards required for your age group may result in a higher score. Competitors may choose to attempt additional boards beyond the minimum requirement if they feel confident in their ability.
Tie-breaker Criteria:
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined based on the following priority:
- Technique Difficulty: Higher points for harder techniques.
(Ranking: Fist > Knife Hand > Hammer Fist > Palm Strike)
- Presentation: If the technique difficulty is also the same, the winner will be chosen based on Taekwondo skills, focus, and presentation.
Awards:
Gold, Silver, and two (2) Bronze medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each division.