Approved by the President of the Global Taekwon-Do Federation GTF (F. Beloso), the Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic (U. Asanbaev) and the President of the Asian Taekwon-Do GTF Federation (A. M. Kadyrov). Agreed by the President of the Taekwon-Do GTF Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic (A. M. Kadyrov).

I. General provisions

1.1. The goals and objectives of the competition are:

• to promote and develop Taekwon-Do GTF in Asia;
• to raise the skill level of the athletes;
• to strengthen international relations.

1.2. The competition is held in accordance with the Competition Rules and the Rules and Regulations for holding competitions approved by the International Union of Public Associations “Global Taekwon-Do Federation GTF”.

II. Rights and obligations of the organisers

1. Management of the preparation and conduct of the competition

1.1. The overall management of the preparation and conduct of the competition is carried out by:

• the International Union of Public Associations “Global Taekwon-Do Federation (GTF)” (hereinafter – GTF);
• the Asian Taekwon-Do GTF Federation (hereinafter – AF GTF);
• the Taekwon-Do GTF Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic (hereinafter – TF GTF);
• the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic;
• the Organising Committee approved by the President of GTF.

1.2. The direct conduct of the competition is entrusted to the Main Refereeing Panel (hereinafter – MRP) approved by the President of GTF.

1.3. The MRP is responsible for compliance with all provisions of these Rules and Regulations. It appoints the referees and monitors the quality of their work. It receives and takes into account critical comments from the heads of the sports organisations taking part in this competition.

1.4. All disciplines, with the exception of special technique and power breaking, are judged in real time using the “GTF Kalys” electronic judging system.

1.5. All competition areas (mats) are covered by real-time online video broadcasting.

2. Requirements for participants and conditions of admission

2.1. Athletes of national organisations developing Taekwon-Do GTF worldwide that are members of GTF are admitted to the competition.

2.2. The following are admitted to the Asian Taekwon-Do GTF Championship:

• men and women aged 18–37.

2.3. The following are admitted to the Asian Taekwon-Do GTF Junior Championship:

• junior men and junior women (15–17 years) by date of birth;
• boys and girls (12–14 years) by date of birth;
• boys and girls (10–11 years) by date of birth.

2.4. The technical qualification of the athletes must be:

• men and women, veterans – not lower than 1st dan (black belt) and not higher than 5th dan (black belt);
• junior men and junior women (15–17 years) – not lower than 2nd gup (red belt) and not higher than 3rd dan (black belt);
• boys and girls (12–14 years) – not lower than 2nd gup (red belt) and not higher than 2nd dan (black belt);
• boys and girls (10–11 years) – not lower than 4th gup (blue belt) and not higher than 1st dan (black belt).

2.5. Athletes are admitted provided that the following are available:

• an official entry form certified by the head of the national organisation – one per country;
• medical insurance (against accidents or injuries related to training and Taekwon-Do tournaments);
• a GTF certificate (for black belts) or a certificate of the national organisation (for colour belts) confirming the technical qualification of the athlete;
• an identity document of the athlete (national passport or birth certificate).

2.6. To take part in the competition, an athlete must have equipment of the approved type (a full set is obligatory):

• Taekwon-Do GTF dobok;
• Taekwon-Do GTF head protection (helmet) – obligatory from the age of 6;
• Taekwon-Do GTF hand protectors (gloves, open palm);
• Taekwon-Do GTF foot protectors;
• Taekwon-Do GTF shin guards – obligatory from the age of 10;
• groin guard;
• mouthguard – obligatory from the age of 8;
• chest protector for women – obligatory from the age of 12;
• forearm guards – optional.

2.7. In accordance with the GTF Competition Rules, the colour of the equipment (helmet, gloves and foot protectors) must correspond to the colour of the competitor’s corner (blue or red).

2.8. In individual disciplines, no more than two competitors from each national organisation are admitted to each category.

2.9. In team events, one team per national organisation is admitted in the disciplines “hyung – team event”, “sparring – team event”, “power breaking – team event” and “special technique – team event”; in the tag team discipline (point-stop team event) and “hyung – pair”, two teams are admitted.

2.10. The host of the competition has the right to enter two line-ups (no more than 4 persons) in each category of the individual events, 2 teams in the team events, and 3 teams in the tag team discipline (point-stop team event) and “hyung – pair”.

2.11. The team composition in the disciplines “hyung – team event”, “sparring – team event” and “point-stop – team event” is formed separately for each discipline.

3. Clothing

3.1. The clothing of referees must comply with the Taekwon-Do GTF rules: a dark blue jacket (of the approved type), dark blue trousers, a white long-sleeved shirt (without additional patterns, lettering or other decoration), a dark blue tie (of the approved type) and white sports shoes.

3.2. Coaches seconding a competing athlete must wear a tracksuit and sports shoes.

3.3. Participants must have a GTF dobok in accordance with the established rules.

III. General information on the competition

1. Venue and dates

Venue: Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, “Zhashtyk Arena” sports complex, 17/7 Togolok Moldo Street.

Dates: 24–30 November 2026.

2. Competition programme

There is no weigh-in on the day of the competition.

3. Participants and categories

4. Entries

4.1. Preliminary entries of the approved form (Annex 1) must be submitted to the GTF headquarters by 20 October 2026 to the e-mail address [email protected].

4.2. Entries are accepted through the gtf.global portal until 10 November 2026. The original entry form is submitted to the athletes’ admission committee.

4.3. Teams or athletes arriving without a preliminary entry will not be admitted to the competition.

4.4. Any change to the entry during the weigh-in (change of weight, gup, dan, athlete’s details or events entered) is subject to an additional payment of USD 10 per athlete.

5. Determination of results

5.1. The winners and medallists in individual and team events are determined in accordance with the current Taekwon-Do GTF competition rules.

5.2. Overall team standings: an athlete finishing 1st brings 3 points to the overall team score, 2nd place – 2 points, 3rd place – 1 point.

6. Awarding of winners and medallists

6.1. Athletes who are winners and medallists (1st, 2nd and 3rd places) in the individual events are awarded medals and diplomas of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.

6.2. Winning teams and medallist teams (1st, 2nd and 3rd places) in the team events are awarded cups. The athletes who are members of those teams are awarded medals and diplomas of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic.

6.3. National teams are awarded cups of the corresponding grade and diplomas according to the overall team standings.

6.4. Additional prizes may be established by sponsors and other organisations.

6.5. Absolute champions are awarded cups:

• 10–11 and 12–14 years – three first places in the individual disciplines “hyung”, “sparring” and “point-stop sparring”;
• 15–17 years – four first places: “hyung”, “sparring”, “point-stop sparring” and “special technique”;
• 18+ years – five first places: “hyung”, “sparring”, “point-stop sparring”, “special technique” and “power breaking”.

IV. Financing

All expenses (travel, meals and accommodation of the participants, team representatives, coaches and referees) are covered by the sending organisations. The organisers provide free meals to all officiating referees on the competition days.

V. Entry fee

Pursuant to the decision of the GTF Presidium, the entry fee for the Asian Taekwon-Do GTF Championship and Junior Championship is:

• USD 80 for one discipline;
• USD 20 for each subsequent discipline.

VI. Medical services

To ensure the timely provision of medical and emergency medical care, a medical team (one doctor and one nurse) is on duty in the competition hall throughout every competition day, as well as an ambulance team with a dedicated vehicle – one team on each competition day.

VII. Security of the event

In order to ensure the safe conduct of the competition, security staff are on duty at the key entry points of the venue and at the accommodation of the national teams in the hotels provided by the organisers. Stewards and other staff maintaining public order and public safety are also on duty throughout every competition day (until the end of each competition day).

VIII. Insurance of participants

Participation in the competition is possible only upon presentation of documents confirming life and health insurance against accidents for each participant; these documents are submitted to the admission committee at registration. Insurance of the participants is arranged at the expense of the sending organisations.

IX. Accreditation

A single accreditation system is provided for the participants of the Asian Taekwon-Do GTF Championship and Junior Championship, covering the full range of organisational services for receiving delegations. Accreditation is issued for every member of a delegation (athletes, coaches, referees, representatives and accompanying persons).

Accreditation is compulsory for all participants – athletes, coaches, referees, representatives and accompanying persons. Without valid accreditation, admission to the Asian Taekwon-Do GTF Championship and Junior Championship is not granted.

The accreditation fee includes:

• Accommodation – in the recommended “standard” category hotels (double and triple rooms): The Plaza Hotel Bishkek, B Hotel, Park Hotel Bishkek;
• Meals – breakfast and dinner on the competition days;
• Transfer – meeting and seeing-off at Manas International Airport, daily transfer on the route “hotel – Zhashtyk Arena sports complex – hotel”;
• Accreditation badge;
• Organisational and information support for the delegation throughout the event.

The single accreditation fee is USD 85 per person per day and includes all the services listed above (accommodation for 7 nights, meals (breakfast, dinner), transfer, organisational fee).

On the request of a delegation, a cultural and sightseeing programme in Bishkek and the surrounding area can additionally be arranged.

Accreditation and booking must be completed by 20 October 2026. For all questions concerning accreditation, accommodation, transfers and visa support: e-mail [email protected], tel. +996 (771) 11-22-22.