AAU Taekwondo Announces New Policies for 2007 Competition Year

A Seven Point Gap in scores, during either Olympic and Point Sparring matches, will end the match

In Forms Competition a second round of competition for the top four scores in divisions greater than 20 was eliminated 

Black Trim on the dobok is allowed for Black Belts only 

Athletes may wear a T-shirt/sports bra underneath their dobok (restriction to white T-shirt/sports bra was removed)

13 year old Black Belts who wish to make the AAU National Team may apply for permission to compete in the 14 - 17 or 18 - 34 Black Belt divisions at Nationals in order to have the opportunity to win a spot to compete at team trials

Competitors unable to make weight for which they registered, may be disqualified or charged a fee if a move is allowed

14 - 17 and 18 - 34 Black Belts must show a photo ID at weigh-ins

If a competitor, upon being called to the center of the ring to compete, is found in violation of Articles I and/or II (Protective Equipment and Personal Requirements) that competitor will receive one minute to come into compliance.  If within that one minute the competitor returns to the center ready to compete, he/she will receive a kyong-go and the match will begin.  If he/she does not returned to the center ready to compete at the end of one minute an additional one minute count down will begin.  If that competitor returns to the center within the second one minute period then the competitor will receive a gan-jeom and the match will begin.  If the competitor does not return within the total two minute grace period then that competitor may be disqualified.

New Weight Divisions for 13 and under Olympic Sparring Competitors

Going from 20lb to 12lb weight breaks  (Click Here)

New 14 - 17 Black Belt Junior Rules Divisions