What uniform, belt and personal grooming rules apply?
Rule- USA
- USA Taekwondo
- Kyorugi (sparring)
- Youth 10-11
- Cadet 12-14
- 14 and under
- USATKD Kyorugi Rules 2026
- 2026 rules
- Coaches
Uniform (dobok):
- A white V-neck USATKD/WT dobok in good condition. Black pants are optional.
- Collar color: black belts wear a black collar. Poom rank (black belts 14 and under) can wear a black-and-red collar. Color belts must wear a white collar and can't wear a black one.
- No tape anywhere on the uniform.
- Belts: only WT/USATKD colors (black, poom black-and-red, red, blue, green, yellow). Striped belts are allowed.
Personal:
- Nails cut short. Clear or nude polish only.
- Long hair tied back securely and tucked inside the headgear.
- No metal or hard items: rings, necklaces, earrings, watches, bracelets, hair clips, and no glasses or sports goggles.
- Nothing on the head except the head protector, except an approved religious item worn under the head protector and inside the dobok.
Taping:
- Hands and feet can be taped for protection, using the least tape needed. All tape needs a stamp from tournament medical staff.
- No hard splints or casts. No tape under sensor socks unless USATKD medical staff approve it for an injury.
- Tape must come off for weigh-in.
Any violation must be fixed within one minute, or the athlete is disqualified.
Added 21 Oct 2026