When

The tournament day is Saturday February 26, 2022. Doors open to check in at 8:00 am and the tournament will start promptly at 9:30 am.

Where

UT Recreational Sports Center
2001 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin TX 78705

Events

Patterns
ITF Patterns only, Head to head, single elimination, one optional pattern. Black belts must perform two designated patterns, one from their rank requirements, one from below their rank.

Sparring
Continuous sparring as per the current ITF Rules and Regulations, One-two minute round, single elimination. Black Belt Finals will be two-two minute rounds. HEADGEAR MANDATORY ALL RANKS.

Breaking
For all ranks, combination of one standing foot, and one hand technique, must start and finish in guarding block, L-stance.

Demonstration Competition
Each team can consist of 3 to 6 people. The demonstration can be of any physical aspect of Taekwon-Do such as patterns, model sparring, team breaking, hosinsul routine, etc. Each routine will be no more than 2 minutes.

Entry cost

Entry for competitors is $50 for any number of events. Entry for all spectators is free. You can pay with cash or check on the day of the tournament or pay at https://paypal.me/uttkd after registering.

If paying by check please make the check out to UT Austin and put UT ITF Taekwon-Do in the memo line.

Medals

Medals
First, Second and TWO Third place awards will be given to colored belts (ONE third place for Black Belts). Brackets will be determined the day of the tournament and will be divided by discretion of the Tournament Director.

Grand Championship
Total medal count determines winner, competitors must enter patterns, sparring and breaking competitions to be eligible. Breaking determines the winner in the event of a tie.

Parking

Please note that the parking situation is miserable at the University. Your best bet is to park in the pay garages behind the stadium, or south of MLK Blvd. This will run between $7 and $10 per day. Unless you can find street parking south of MLK, there is no convenient parking near the Recreational Sports Center.

Hotels

We have no special rates available. Feel free to find accommodations as you see fit. However, we recommend the following options within walking distance of the venue:
La Quinta Inn Capital

300 East 11th St.
(512) 476-1166
Austin, TX 78701
Hampton Inn & Suites University

1701 Lavaca St.
(512) 499-8881
Austin, TX 78701
AT&T Executive Ed. And Conf. Center

1900 University Ave.
(512) 404-1900
Austin, TX 78705