Rules & Regulations
International Taekwon-Do Guidelines & National Standards
Rules & Regulations
Nepal Taekwondo Confederation(NTC) Rules
Competition Rules (Sparring)
- Sparring matches consist of 2 rounds of 2 minutes each
- 1-minute rest between rounds
- Electronic scoring system mandatory for official competitions
- Flying kicks to head score 3 points, kicks to head, Flying kicks to body and flying punches to head 2 points
- Punches to head and kick to the body score 1 point
Prohibited Techniques
- Attacks below the belt
- Attacks to the back or spine
- Intentional falling or avoiding combat
- Grabbing, holding, or pushing opponent
- Attacking fallen opponent, Stapping out
- Warning : Lost of temper, insulting, biting or scratching.
National Guidelines
Training Standards
- Minimum 2 training sessions per week for belt progression
- Mandatory safety equipment during sparring
- Age-appropriate training modifications
- First aid certification for instructors
- Background checks for all teaching staff
Dojang Code of Conduct
- Respect for instructors and fellow students
- Proper uniform and hygiene maintenance
- Punctuality and regular attendance
- No tolerance for bullying or discrimination
- Confidentiality of student information
Belt Promotion Syllabus
White Belt (10th Kup)
Four Direction Punch, Four Direction Block
Yellow Stripe (9th Kup)
Chon-Ji Tul
Yellow Belt (8th Kup)
Dan-Gun Tul
Green Stripe (7th Kup)
Do-San Tul
Green Belt (6th Kup)
Won-Hyo Tul
Blue Stripe Belt (5th Kup)
Yul-Gok Tul
Blue Belt (4th-1st Kup)
Joong-Gun Tul
Red Stripe Belt
Toi-Gye Tul
Red Belt
Hwa-Rang Tul
Black Stripe Belt
Choong- Moo Tul
Black Belt (1st-6th Dan)
1st Dan : Kwang-Gae Tul, Po-Eun Tul, Ge-Baek Tul,
2nd Dan :- Eui-Am Tul, Choong-Jang Tul, Juche Tul,
3rd Dan : Sam-Il Tul, Yoo-Sin Tul, Choi-Yong
4th Dan : Yon-Gae, Ul-Ji, Moon- Moo Tul
5th Dan : So-San, Se-Jong
6th Dan: Tong-Il
Anti-Doping Policy & Safe Sport Guidelines
Anti-Doping Guidelines
Prohibited Substances
- Anabolic steroids
- Stimulants (amphetamines, cocaine)
- Growth hormones
- Blood doping agents
- Masking agents
Testing Procedures
- Random testing at competitions
- Out-of-competition testing possible
- Therapeutic Use Exemptions available
- Education on supplement risks
- Consequences for violations explained
Safe Sport Policies
Physical Safety
- Proper warm-up and cool-down protocols
- Age-appropriate training intensity
- Injury prevention and reporting
- Emergency response procedures
- Equipment safety checks
Emotional Safety
- No tolerance for emotional abuse
- Positive coaching techniques
- Open communication channels
- Mental health support resources
- Conflict resolution procedures
Reporting & Response
- 24/7 incident reporting hotline
- Anonymous reporting options
- Prompt investigation procedures
- Support for affected individuals
- Corrective action implementation