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.
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.
Enter as many as you like. Athletes are seeded into brackets by age, rank, weight, and gender after registration closes.
Daedo PSS electronic scoring, for black belts in the 12–14, 15–17 and 17–32 divisions. Mandatory weigh-in, and you provide your own Gen2 Daedo socks. Rules & weight divisions →
Regular trigger scoring, open to every age and rank — 4–5 right through 33 & up. Modified USAT / WT rules. Rules by age group →
Recognized forms scored numerically on a points rubric, ranking every competitor by score.
All Taekwondo forms are allowed — Taeguk, Palgwae, Chang Hon, Pyung Ahn and others. Perform the poomsae designated for your rank, judged head-to-head like sparring. Forms by rank →
One male and one female performing together. Pending confirmation →
Two or more from the same immediate family. Any form, and no rank, age or gender divisions. Details →
Three or more in the same belt group, co-ed permitted. Scored by score card. Details →
Three stations, pine boards only, your choice of technique and board count. Bring your own boards and holders. Full rules →
Example (pre-reg): four events — World Class sparring, traditional forms, board breaking, team forms = $130 + 2 × $20 = $170 (first two included).
Covers your first two divisions
Name, date of birth, rank, weight, and dojang.
Select every event you want to compete in.
Review and accept the liability waiver online.
Secure checkout and instant email confirmation.
The event where everyone leaves feeling like a champion.
Complete registration online in a few minutes. Your entry is confirmed the moment payment clears.
Card processing handled by Stripe — we never see your card details.
Sign the liability release right in the form — no paper, no printing.
A receipt and division summary land in your inbox immediately.
A tentative timeline based on last year — subject to change. The final schedule is confirmed closer to the event.
Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015. Free on-site parking.
Get directions on Google MapsThe day runs in two waves. Ages 12 & up check in 8:00–8:30 AM and report at 9:00. Ages 11 & under check in 11:00–11:30 AM and begin at 12:30 PM. Full schedule →
Cheer on your athletes all day. A concession stand sits at the top of the spectator seating next to the entrance, and the official equipment vendor is on site. General admission details below.
$20 at the door (cash). Children 4 & under and seniors 65 & over are free.
Spectator info →Price to be confirmed$30 pre-registration · $50 after Sep 26. One free coach pass per 10+ competitors from your school.
Coach application →Coaches register separatelyHoliday Inn Belcamp
1326 Policy Drive, Belcamp, MD 21017
(410) 272-1806
The same in every event — sparring, forms and breaking. Both semi-final losers take a third, so nobody fights for bronze.
To be confirmed: previous years awarded trophies. Medals for 2026 are pending the organizer’s decision.
All proceeds from the U.S. Taekwondo Festival benefit the U.S. Taekwondo Scholarship Foundation, funding scholarships for Taekwondo practitioners across the country.
Registration closes the deadline, and the early rate ends Sep 26. Secure your division before then.
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