DEMONSTRATION TEAM COMPETITION RULES:
Safety Note: Safety is the number one concern for Taekwondo America, demonstration teams, and judges. All demonstration elements (particularly the fight scene and board breaks) should be planned and performed with the safety of competitors and spectators in mind.

Sportsmanship: Like all Taekwondo America competitions, this is a fun event! Demonstration Team members, school owners, team leaders, parents, and supporters are all expected to adhere to the Taekwondo America Courtesy Policy (see below). Everyone should show a positive attitude towards other teams, judges, and tournament directors at all times. This includes being respectful of the judges’ decisions and scores.

Taekwondo America Courtesy Policy: Any competitor, spectators, parent, or judge exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive competitive atmosphere of the demonstration team competition will be asked to leave immediately. Remember and practice the tenets of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

Competition Fee: $150 per team. Teams must register with the Taekwondo America National Office 30 days prior to the competition date. Teams will have the option to pay an additional fee and have Taekwondo America provide their boards.

Competition Time: Demonstration Team Competition is held following the high rank competition on the Friday during the January National Tournament. The winner of the competition will perform their demonstration on Saturday prior to the afternoon competition.

Competition Order: The returning champion will perform first. A random drawing will be used to determine the order of the remaining teams.

Competition Area: Approximately 10 floor squares by 10 floor squares or about 30 ft by 30 ft. There will also be an additional safety border 5 feet around the competition area to help ensure the safety of all spectators.

Time Requirements: The demonstration should last at least 2 minutes and no more than 6 minutes. Teams are responsible for setting up their demonstration (no more than 2 minutes) and cleaning up afterwards (no more than 1 minute). Penalties for exceeding the time limit are explained below.

Team Requirements:
• Team Members: Each team must have at least 6 members to compete in the Demonstration Team competition. There is no maximum number of team members.
• Team Uniform: All team members should perform in matching or on-theme uniforms, within good taste. Anyone assisting with the demonstration (such as holding boards or organizing props) is considered part of the team and should also be in matching or on-theme uniform.
• Team Name: Each team must choose a name in good taste. Team names can be as simple as “City, State” Taekwondo Team or more creative such as “Team Powerkick”.
Required Elements: These are the elements of the demonstration that the judges will score.
• Forms: Each team must include at least one form in which every team member performs.
• Fight Scene: Please keep safety in mind with all stunts.
• Board Breaking: Teams should be prepared for the performance area to be surrounded by spectators. All board breaks should be performed with safety in mind; speed breaks should aim towards the front (where the judges are seated) or from one far corner to the other. Board holders should always hold with both hands, not just one.

Optional Elements: These items are not required, but can enhance the overall effect of the demonstration. Teams should be prepared to perform without these elements, should technology fail or safety concerns lead Taekwondo America to ask them to remove the element. The performance should not rely on these elements.
• Music: Must be supplied by the demonstration team on a digital device (ipod, mp3 player, etc.). Teams are encouraged to avoid the use of currently popular songs. All music must be clean (no explicit languages or lyrics).
• Weapons: Please keep safety in mind with all weapons elements. Remember that all weapons must be “practice” weapons with no sharp edges or points.
• Props and Special Effects: Please keep safety in mind with all props and effects. Teams should be prepared to perform without these elements if they are deemed unsafe for competitors or the tournament site by Taekwondo America. Judging Criteria and Process: Judges of the Demonstration Team competition 5th degree black belts or higher who have years of judging experience and do not have a
demonstration team competing.

Scoring: A panel 5 judges will score each team in four categories with a maximum score of 50 points per team.
• Team Forms (up to 15 points)
• Synchronization
• Originality
• Difficulty
• Execution
• Entertainment
• Fight Scenes (up to 15 points)
• Reality
• Originality
• Difficulty
• Execution
• Entertainment
• Board Breaking (up to 15 points)
• Variety
• Originality
• Difficulty
• Execution
• Entertainment
• Overall Performance (up to 5 points)

Penalty Points: Penalty points will be taken by the scorekeeper or timekeeper from the total score. All penalty points must be discussed and agreed upon by a majority of judges.
• Performance Penalties
• -1 point if the team isn’t in matching or on-theme uniforms.
• -1 point if a member gets injured during the performance.
• -2 points if an audience member is hurt or struck with an object from a demonstration team, for instance: board, kick, or weapon.
• -5 points for poor or unsportsmanlike behavior or attitude by any competitor, school owner, supporter, or parent.
• -5 points for poor taste.
• Time Penalties
• -1 point if setup takes longer than 2 minutes, with an addition -1 point if setup takes longer than 2.5 minutes.
• -1 point if the demonstration takes longer than 6 minutes, -1 point for each additional 30 seconds after 6 minutes.
• -1 point if clean up takes more than 1 minute, with an addition -1 point if clean if it takes longer than 1.5 minutes.

Tie Breaker: In the event that two teams have earned the same total score, the judges will discuss and vote for their favorite based on overall performance, execution and entertainment.