details
Friday 19 – Saturday 20 March 2027
Time TBC
location
Perth Precinct
The Games Hub
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
21 Mounts Bay Road
PERTH WA 6000
sport category
Individual Sport
Combat Sports
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Perth 2027 WPFG – Taekwondo
rules
World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)
7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA
Phone: (858) 571-9919
Email: [email protected]
World Taekwondo (WT)
635 Booyoung Taepyung Building 10th Floor, 55,
Sejong-daero (Taepyung-ro 2ga), Jung-gu,
Seoul, Republic of Korea, 04513
Website: www.Worldtaekwondo.org
Email: [email protected]
sport information
The competition will include Poomsae on 19 March and Kyorugi (full-contact sparring) on 20 March 2027.
Competitors must be members of a national federation affiliated to the World Taekwondo (WT). Proof of membership by means of a valid license, insurance and grade will be required at registration.
Athletes will compete in divisions determined by age, gender, rank, and weight, with competitors progressing through a structured elimination format.
A MANDATORY weigh-in will be conducted the day prior to the start of the competition. Each athlete SHALL attend this weigh-in. It is the responsibility of the athlete to make sure that they are in attendance for this weigh-in to provide fair competition for all athletes in this event. If you do not attend the scheduled weigh-in, you will be DISQUALIFIED FROM THE EVENT.
All competitors must submit a Report of Medical Examination, signed by a licensed physician, based on a physical exam completed within six (6) weeks of the opening day of competition.
The athlete is required to retain the original completed form and must present it at athlete registration and at the official weigh in. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in inability to compete.
Event Entry Deadline: Sunday, 28 February 2027
Event Cost: $40 USD
events & divisions
KYORUGI EVENTS
All competitors shall hold a WT Taekwondo grade of 4th Kup (blue belt) or higher.
Men’s and Women’s age divisions
18+, 30+, 40+, & 50+
Male Weight Divisions
- 58 kg (127 lbs) & Under
- 68 kg (149 lbs) & Under
- 80 kg (176 lbs) & Under
- 80 kg (176 lbs) & Over
Female Weight Divisions
- 49 kg (108 lbs) & Under
- 57 kg (125 lbs) & Under
- 67 kg (147 lbs) & Under
- 67 kg (147 lbs) & Over
POOMSAE EVENTS
Compulsory Poomsae
Individual Male, Individual Female, Mixed Pairs (1 male and 1 female) and Teams (3 males or 3 females).
Class A: 1st Dan / Poom and higher (Kukkiwon holder)
Class B: 1st Kup (Black Tag) to 4th Kup (Blue Belt)
Men’s and Women’s age divisions
18+, 30+, 40+, 50+ & 60+
Freestyle Poomsae
Individual Male, Individual Female, Mixed Pairs (1 male and 1 female) and Teams (3 males or 3 females).
Dan Grades only.
Men’s and Women’s age divisions
18+ & 30+
Contestants can only enter a Poomsae Division once.
format
Competition Format
POOMSAE
Competition System
- Cut‑Off Tournament Format
- A designated percentage or number of the highest‑scoring athletes advance to subsequent rounds.
Preliminary Round
- Contestants perform designated compulsory Poomsae.
- Advancement to the Semi‑Final Round is based on total score ranking.
Semi‑Final Round
- A reduced field of qualified athletes performs again.
- The highest‑scoring competitors progress to the Final Round.
Final Round
- Finalists perform for medal determination.
- Order of performance may be based on ranking from the preceding round.
- Final placings are determined by final round scores.
KYORUGI
The duration of the contest shall be three rounds of two minutes each, with a one-minute rest period between rounds.
Competition System
- Single Elimination with Repechage
- Athletes who lose to either finalist will enter the repechage bracket, providing a second opportunity to compete for bronze medals.
Match Format
- Best‑of‑Three Round System
- Each match consists of up to three rounds.
- The first athlete to win two rounds is declared the winner of the match.
Progression
- Athletes advance through the following stages, subject to entry numbers:
- Round of 16
- Quarterfinals
- Semifinals
- Final
Bronze Medal Matches
- Two bronze medals are awarded per weight division.
- Athletes defeated by the finalists compete through the repechage rounds for bronze placement.
Equipment
Contestants shall wear a WT- approved Taekwondo uniform (dobok).
The contestant shall bring the following WT- approved protective equipment for their personal use:
- Groin guard
- Forearm and shin guards
- Hand protector
- Mouthpiece (transparent or white)
- PSS Daedo Sensor socks
- Head protector (red, blue, or white)
awards
Medals are awarded for First, Second, and Third Place in each division.
Awards ceremonies will take place daily following the conclusion of competition.
competition
Briefing | TBA |
Weigh In | Thursday 18 March 2027 | Time TBC |
Practice | Prior to competition | Independent |
Competition | Friday 19 March – Saturday 20 March 2027 | Events start AM, time TBC |
A weigh-in will be conducted the day prior to competition for the specific weight category. All competitors must produce their Report of Medical Examination at this time.
getting there
This venue is NOT serviced by a WPFG Shuttle.
All sports within the Perth Precinct are accessible via public transport using your free WPFG Smartrider.
The Games Hub at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre – Home of Taekwondo.