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Taekwondo

Rulebook: ITF Tournament Rules 22 Mar 2026
Year: 2026

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01Rules summary

4

Required

0

Optional

0

Not allowed

02Competition gear & gi requirements

Sparring

Required
Mouthguard
Mouthguard
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Required
Headgear (face exposed)
Headgear (face exposed)
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Required
Hand protection (red/blue)
Historically 10 oz closed — confirm with organiser
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Required
Foot protection (red/blue)
Foot protection (red/blue)
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