Bel Air, Maryland

U.S. Taekwondo
Festival

One arena. Every discipline. Sparring, forms, and board breaking for athletes of all ages and ranks — register online in minutes and claim your place on the roster.

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U.S. Taekwondo Scholarship Foundation logo Sparring Sport Poomsae Traditional Forms Board Breaking
All AgesWorld Class SparringGrassroots SparringSport PoomsaeTraditional FormsPair, Family & TeamBoard BreakingOne Arena All AgesWorld Class SparringGrassroots SparringSport PoomsaeTraditional FormsPair, Family & TeamBoard BreakingOne Arena
Everyone belongs here

A festival for your whole dojang

Whether it’s a student’s very first tournament or a black belt chasing the podium, the U.S. Taekwondo Festival brings the entire community together for one unforgettable day of competition, growth, and celebration.

🐯 Little Tigers (6+) 🥋 Youth & Teens 👊 Adults 🏆 Masters 🤝 First-timers welcome
Compete

Choose your divisions

Enter as many as you like. Athletes are seeded into brackets by age, rank, weight, and gender after registration closes.

Sparring (Kyorugi) 2 divisions

World Class

Full-contact Daedo PSS electronic scoring on Gen 3 gear, for competitive athletes — Youth through Senior, ages 10–32.

Grassroots

Modified rules and lighter contact, open to all ages and ranks — a supportive competitive experience.

Poomsae (Forms) 5 divisions

Sport Poomsae

Recognized forms scored numerically on a points rubric, ranking every competitor by score.

Traditional Forms

Recognized Taegeuk and black-belt forms judged head-to-head — one winner between chung (blue) and hong (red).

Pair Forms

Two athletes performing in synchronized harmony. Register individually — we’ll help match pairs.

Family Forms

Two or more members of the immediate family compete together — no rank, age, or gender divisions.

Team Forms

Three or more athletes competing as a unit. Register individually and note your team.

Breaking 1 division

Board Breaking

Demonstrate focus, power, and technique breaking boards — scored on difficulty and execution.

Simple pricing

Two events for one fee.

  • Your first two divisions are included in the entry fee
  • Each division beyond the first two is just  $20
  • Enter sparring, forms, and breaking — mix and match freely
  • Secure card payment · instant confirmation

Example (pre-reg): four events — World Class sparring, traditional forms, sport poomsae, board breaking = $130 + 2 × $20 = $170 (first two included).

Pre-registration · by Sep 29
$130 / athlete

Covers your first two divisions

+$20for each division beyond two
After Sep 29 or on-site: $150 base
Start Registration
Fast & online

Register in four steps

1

Enter athlete info

Name, date of birth, rank, weight, and dojang.

2

Pick your divisions

Select every event you want to compete in.

3

Sign the waiver

Review and accept the liability waiver online.

4

Pay & confirm

Secure checkout and instant email confirmation.

The energy in that arena is electric — from the littlest white belts to our black belt team, everyone leaves feeling like a champion.

Master instructor · Harford County
Registration

Claim your place on the roster

Complete registration online in a few minutes. Your entry is confirmed the moment payment clears.

Secure payment

Card processing handled by Stripe — we never see your card details.

Online waiver

Sign the liability release right in the form — no paper, no printing.

Instant confirmation

A receipt and division summary land in your inbox immediately.

Total
$130
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Plan your day

Event day schedule

A tentative timeline based on last year — subject to change. The final schedule is confirmed closer to the event.

8:00 – 8:30 AMOn-site registration & pre-registration pick-up (ages 12 & up)
8:00 – 8:30 AMWeigh-in — World Class Black Belt sparring, 12 & up Mandatory
8:00 AMMandatory referee meeting
8:30 AMReport time — Daedo World Class Black Belt & World Class Sport Poomsae
9:00 AMReport time — all divisions ages 12 & up (all events)
11:00 – 11:30 AMOn-site registration & pick-up (ages 11 & under)
11:30 AM – 12:00 PMLunch
12:00 – 12:30 PMOpening ceremony & tag team sparring
12:30 PMCompetition begins — Family/Team Forms & all divisions 11 & under
Getting there

Venue & day-of details

APGFCU Arena

Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015. Free on-site parking.

Doors at 7:30 AM

Weigh-ins and check-in open early. Competition begins at 9:00 AM across all rings.

Spectators welcome

Cheer on your athletes all day, with concessions and vendor booths on site. General admission details below.

General Admission

$20 at the door (cash). Children 4 & under and seniors 65 & over are free.

Price to be confirmed

Coach Pass

$30 pre-registration · $50 after Sept 30. One free coach pass per 10+ competitors from your school.

Coaches register separately
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Every entry supports a great cause

All proceeds from the U.S. Taekwondo Festival benefit the U.S. Taekwondo Scholarship Foundation, funding scholarships for Taekwondo practitioners across the country.

Ready to compete on festival day?

Spots fill fast. Register today and secure your division before the deadline.

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