RULE CHANGES FOR 2024

Competitor Age:  All competitors must compete at their age as of January 1st of each competition year.

Competitor Rank:  All competitors must compete at the skill level (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Blackbelt) of their current belt rank within their style.

Uniforms (all):  All competitors must wear a traditional or sport martial arts uniform with no foul language on it, along with their appropriate belt or sash signifying their rank. T-shirts as part of a school uniform are only allowed in soft-style divisions. Jewelry of any kind may NOT be worn during the competition. Competitors may wear a solid color t-shirt or sports bra under the uniform top which matches the color of the uniform. The uniform top may be removed during the performance if appropriate for the division. Any uniform displaying foul language automatically disqualifies the competitor. Any competitor wearing a uniform in violation of style criteria will be given five (5) minutes to correct the violation before the division starts.

Uniforms (Blackbelt Divisions):  In Japanese / Okinawan divisions, competitors must wear a solid white traditional uniform. In Korean divisions, competitors must wear a solid white traditional uniform with optional blue or black trim. In Kenpo divisions, competitors must wear a solid black traditional uniform. In Soft Style divisions, competitors must wear a traditional Chinese or African uniform. 

Uniforms  (UNDERBELT DIVISIONS):  In all traditional divisions, competitors must wear either a solid white or black traditional uniform.

Traditional Weapons Divisions:  The weapon used must be authentic to martial arts and approved by the Center Judge and TCT Arbitrator. No live blades or lightweight weapons are allowed, at the discretion of the TCT Arbitrator or tournament designee. Bo and Nunchaku must be constructed of natural wood, with no flashy colored tape or graphics

Kia/ Kihap:  A kia/kihap is defined as a short, loud yell coming from the diaphragm and distinguishable from loud breathing techniques. A maximum of five (5) kia/kihap are permitted for all Blackbelt traditional divisions. There is no limit on the number of kia/kihap allowed for Underbelt traditional divisions. 

COMPLETE TCT RULES:  https://tctsportmartialarts.com/rules/