2008 Rule Changes

The following rule changes will take effect for all AAU Taekwondo Competitions conducted during the 2008 competition season which runs from September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.  The 2008 AAU Taekwondo Rule Book will be available online September 15, 2007

1. In Sparring Competitions for athletes 13 and under,  the 'seven point gap rule' has been modified.  The match will be won by the 'seven point gap rule' if at the end of the first round there is a gap of seven or more points.  If there is not a seven point gap at the end of round one then the match will continue into the second round until there is a seven point gap in score, at which time the match will be over, or until the end of regulation time.  Whichever comes first.  This will guarantee 13 and under competitors at least on full round of competition.

2. In Olympic Sparring only manufactured Shin/Instep pads, i.e. Macho, Adidas, etc,  will be allowed.  No taped on instep pads.

3. 14 - 17 Black Belt Olympic Sparring Junior Safety Rules Divisions will not be offered at National events.  These divisions may be offered at District or Regional events.

4. Forms competition may be conducted either via single performance with scoring ,which is the current method of competition, or by bracketed competition similar to bracketing for single elimination sparring.