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2026 White Tiger Martial Arts Open Championship

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

2026 White Tiger Martial Arts Open Championship Poster
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Date & Time

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Location

Forest View Educational Center

2121 South Goebbert Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Registration Deadline

April 9th, 2026 (Thursday)

$10 per Competitor after April 9th

📄Full Schedule PDF
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Welcome Message

From Grand Master & Tournament Director

It is my pleasure as the tournament director of the 2026 White Tiger Martial Arts Open Championship to introduce to you this distinguished event for your students to experience on April 12th, 2026 at Forest View Educational Center in Arlington Heights, IL. Through this event, I would like to give students an opportunity to compete and showcase their talent and sportsmanship as well as gain experience in competition to grow and strengthen their skills. I want to make sure that the event can fit the needs of all skill levels. With that, I am continuing to incorporate advanced technology and world-class level competition for our higher level students. I hope that having two different levels for competition can support each students' needs and to challenge them to compete at a higher level. I am also offering scholarships to help support our athletes through their journey in taekwondo and life. Please join us in working together to provide the best experience possible for our schools, students, and athletes this year!

Shik Lee

Grand Master & Tournament Director

White Tiger Martial Arts Center

847-279-2780 | www.wtmac.com

Tournament Information

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Competition Events

  • Form (Individual, Grand Champion, Pair & Group Form)
  • Board Breaking
  • Sparring (Individual)
  • Demonstration
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Registration Fees

1 Event:$100
2 Events:$110
3 Events:$120
4 Events:$130

$10 (additional fee for boards)

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Admission Fees

General Admission:$10
Children (5-12 yrs):$5
Children (under 4):Free

CASH ONLY at the door

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Contact Information

Master Shik Lee

847-567-8285

slee@wtmac.com

Office Manager

847-279-2780

wtmac286@gmail.com

286 Palatine Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090

Tournament Schedule

Registration
Form
Breaking
Sparring
Demo
Ceremony
Lunch

Traditional Class (B Level) - Recommended for beginners and intermediate level competitors

📝8:30 AM 9:10 AM

Registration & Referee/Judge Meeting

Register and receive Competition Tags, purchase boards, and prepare for Form and Breaking Competitions

9:00 AM 9:20 AM

Demonstration Competition

🏆9:20 AM 9:30 AM

Opening Ceremony

🥋9:30 AM 11:30 AM

Form Competition (Traditional Class B)

Breaking Competition

4-6 yr olds7-9 yr olds
🥋11:20 AM 11:40 AM

Grand Championship - Form

5-6 yrs7-9 yrs Color & Black
🥋11:40 AM 12:00 PM

Pair & Group Form

🥊12:00 PM 1:00 PM

Sparring Competition

4-6 yr olds
🥋12:00 PM 1:30 PM

Form Competition (Traditional Class B)

Breaking Competition

10-11 yr olds12-14 yr olds15-17 yr olds18 yr olds & up
Afternoon Session
🥋1:30 PM 1:50 PM

Grand Championship - Form

10 yrs & up All Color Belt10 yrs & up All Black Belt
🍽️1:30 PM 1:50 PM

Lunch Break

🥊1:50 PM 3:00 PM

Sparring Competition

7-9 yr olds10-11 yr olds
🥊3:00 PM 4:00 PM

Sparring Competition

12-14 yr olds15-17 yr olds
🥊3:30 PM 6:00 PM

Sparring Competition

18 yr olds & up
🏆6:00 PM

Closing Event

Competition Rules & Divisions

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Form (Poomsae) Competition

Individual Poomsae Rules

  • 6 yrs olds and younger will perform 10 steps of their form. This will not affect their score. 7 yrs olds & up will perform all steps.
  • All Color Belts: Single elimination tournament format.
  • All Black Belts: Cut-off tournament format or Single elimination tournament format.
  • All Poomsae Division winners qualify to compete to be Grand Champion.
  • Grand Champion Divisions: 6 yrs olds and under / 7-9 yrs olds All Color Belts / 10 yrs olds & Up All Black Belts / 9 yrs olds & under / 10 yrs olds & up All Black Belts.

Pair & Group Form Rules

  • Pair Form must include one male & one female and can be any age and any belt.
  • Divisions: All Color Belt / All Black belt
  • Group Form must include three members. Can be any age, any gender, and any belt.
  • Division: All Color Belt / All Black belt
  • Awards given: one gold, one silver, and one bronze for each division.
  • Competition Format: Single Elimination

Grand Champion Rules

  • All Poomsae Division winners qualify to compete to be Grand Champion
  • Grand Champion Divisions: 6 yrs olds and under / 7-9 yrs olds All Color Belts / 10 yrs olds & Up All Black Belts / 9 yrs olds & under / 10 yrs olds & up All Black Belts

Sports Poomsae Division

  • Sports Poomsae Division (only Black Belts): 7-9 yrs old / 10-11 yrs old / 12-14 yrs old / 15-17 yrs old / 18 yrs old & up
  • Sports Poomsae Division winners qualify to compete in the Sports Poomsae Grand Championship for a chance to win a 4 ft Trophy and $200 Scholarship.
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Board Breaking Competition

General Rules

  • 1 minute to set up and 1 minute to complete the routine.
  • Two chances will be allowed for each breaking technique.
  • Medals are awarded by the number of attempts taken to break the boards: No mistakes - Gold / 1-2 mistakes - Silver / 3 mistakes or more - Bronze
  • Props are prohibited for ALL BELTS. No Bricks allowed (Only boards).
  • Please do not bring your own boards with you. Board fees are paid along with the registration fee.

Board Specifications

  • 9 yr olds and under will use children's boards.
  • 10-14 yr olds will use medium boards.
  • 15 yr olds & up will use adult boards only.
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Sparring Competition

Traditional Class (Level B)

Color Belt Divisions
  • Modified USAT and WTF Sparring rules will apply.
  • Mandatory Equipment is required for this event.
  • 2 rounds, 1 minute per round.
  • All Color Belts - No head contact.
  • One point for punches, Two points for body kicks, Four points for spinning body kicks.
  • When the match is tied, a single sudden death round will apply.
Black Belt Divisions
  • 2 rounds, 1 minute per round.
  • LIGHT head contact will be allowed or head contact is optional too.
  • One point for punches, Two points for body kicks, Three points head kicks, Four points for spinning body kicks, Five points for spinning head kicks.
  • If allowed, head contact is three points and spinning kicks to the head are five points.
  • In all Black Belt Divisions, the Daedo system will be used to monitor all body shots.
  • For 9 yr olds and under, we will provide Daedo e-socks. However, for 10 yr olds and up you will need your OWN. This is mandatory.

World Class (Level A)

General Rules
  • Modified USAT and WTF Sparring rules will apply.
  • Mandatory Equipment is required for this event.
  • 3 rounds, 1 minute per round. Best Round system.
  • Color Belts - Light head contact: One point for punches, Two points for body kicks, Four points for spinning body kicks, Five points for spinning head kicks.
  • Black Belts - LIGHT head contact will be allowed or head contact is optional. If allowed, head contact is three points and spinning kicks to the head are five points.
  • When the match is tied, a single sudden death round will apply.
Equipment Requirements
  • The Daedo system (Gen 2) will be used to monitor all body shots.
  • For 9 yr olds and under, we will provide Daedo e-socks.
  • For 10 yr olds and up you will need your OWN Daedo e-socks. This is mandatory.
  • All Level A Sparring Competitors must bring your OWN Daedo e-socks gen 2.
  • Please bring your Daedo socks. We will not be providing socks for competitors.

Demonstration Competition

  • Demo Team Competition (Start with music - 5 min)
  • There will be a 1 minute clean up
  • Over 5 min results in automatic disqualification
  • You must bring your own equipment (such as boards)
  • A big trophy will be awarded to all teams

Competition Divisions & Requirements

🥋Form Divisions by Age & Belt

Age: 3-6
White - YellowBASIC
Orange - PurpleTAEGEUK 1
Blue - BrownTAEGEUK 2,3,4
Red - Dep. BlackTAEGEUK 5,6,7
Age: 7-9
White - YellowTAEGEUK 1
Orange - PurpleTAEGEUK 2,3,4
Blue - BrownTAEGEUK 5,6,7
Red - Dep. BlackTAEGEUK 7,8 & Black Belt Forms
Age: 10-11
White - YellowTAEGEUK 1
Orange - PurpleTAEGEUK 2,3,4
Blue - BrownTAEGEUK 5,6,7
Red - Dep. BlackTAEGEUK 7,8 & Black Belt Forms
Age: 12-14
White - YellowTAEGEUK 1
Orange - PurpleTAEGEUK 2,3,4
Blue - BrownTAEGEUK 5,6,7
Red - Dep. BlackTAEGEUK 7,8 & Black Belt Forms
Age: 15-17
White - YellowTAEGEUK 1
Orange - PurpleTAEGEUK 2,3,4
Blue - BrownTAEGEUK 5,6,7
Red - Dep. BlackTAEGEUK 7,8 & Black Belt Forms
Age: 18 & UP
White - YellowTAEGEUK 1
Orange - PurpleTAEGEUK 2,3,4
Blue - BrownTAEGEUK 5,6,7
Red - Dep. BlackTAEGEUK 7,8 & Black Belt Forms

🪵Breaking Divisions by Age & Belt

WHITE - YELLOW
3-4 yrs2 Boards: 1. Hammer fist 2. Front snap kick
5-6 yrs3 Boards: 1. Hammer fist 2. Front snap kick 3. Hammer kick
7-9 yrs3 Boards: 1. Punch 2. Front snap kick 3. Round house kick
10-11 yrs3 Boards: 1. Punch 2. Front snap kick 3. Round house kick
12-14 yrs3 Boards: 1. Punch 2. Front snap kick 3. Round house kick
15-17 yrs3 Boards: 1. Punch 2. Front snap kick 3. Round house kick
18 & UP3 Boards: 1. Punch 2. Front snap kick 3. Round house kick
ORANGE - PURPLE
3-4 yrs3 Boards: 1. Round house kick 2. Back kick 3. Jump front Snap kick
5-6 yrs3 Boards: 1. Round house kick 2. Back kick 3. Jump front Snap kick
7-9 yrs3 Boards: 1. Round house kick 2. Back kick 3. Jump front Snap kick
10-11 yrs3 Boards: 1. Round house kick 2. Back kick 3. Jump front Snap kick
12-14 yrs3 Boards: 1. Round house kick 2. Back kick 3. Jump front Snap kick
15-17 yrs3 Boards: 1. Round house kick 2. Back kick 3. Jump front Snap kick
18 & UP3 Boards: 1. Round house kick 2. Back kick 3. Jump front Snap kick
BLUE - BROWN
3-4 yrs4 Boards: 1. Knife hand 2. Tornado kick 3. Spinning hook kick 4. Jump sidekick
5-6 yrs4 Boards: 1. Knife hand 2. Tornado kick 3. Spinning hook kick 4. Jump sidekick
7-9 yrs4 Boards: 1. Knife hand 2. Tornado kick 3. Spinning hook kick 4. Jump sidekick
10-11 yrs4 Boards: 1. Knife hand 2. Tornado kick 3. Spinning hook kick 4. Jump sidekick
12-14 yrs4 Boards: 1. Knife hand 2. Tornado kick 3. Spinning hook kick 4. Jump sidekick
15-17 yrs4 Boards: 1. Knife hand 2. Tornado kick 3. Spinning hook kick 4. Jump sidekick
18 & UP4 Boards: 1. Knife hand 2. Tornado kick 3. Spinning hook kick 4. Jump sidekick
RED - DEPUTY BLACK
3-4 yrs4 Boards & Up - Free style
5-6 yrs4 Boards & Up - Free style
7-9 yrs4 Boards & Up - Free style
10-11 yrs4 Boards & Up - Free style
12-14 yrs4 Boards & Up - Free style
15-17 yrs4 Boards & Up - Free style
18 & UP4 Boards & Up - Free style

🏅World Class Designated Poomsae

Poomsae requirements for World Class (Level A) competition by age and belt

YELLOW
7 & Under
P: TAEGEUK 1F: TAEGEUK 2
8-9
P: TAEGEUK 1F: TAEGEUK 2
10-11
P: TAEGEUK 2F: TAEGEUK 1
12-14
P: TAEGEUK 1F: TAEGEUK 2
15-17
P: TAEGEUK 1F: TAEGEUK 2
18 & UP
P: TAEGEUK 2F: TAEGEUK 1
GREEN
7 & Under
P: TAEGEUK 2F: TAEGEUK 3
8-9
P: TAEGEUK 2F: TAEGEUK 3
10-11
P: TAEGEUK 2F: TAEGEUK 3
12-14
P: TAEGEUK 2F: TAEGEUK 3
15-17
P: TAEGEUK 2F: TAEGEUK 3
18 & UP
P: TAEGEUK 2F: TAEGEUK 3
BLUE
7 & Under
P: TAEGEUK 4F: TAEGEUK 5
8-9
P: TAEGEUK 4F: TAEGEUK 5
10-11
P: TAEGEUK 5F: TAEGEUK 4
12-14
P: TAEGEUK 3F: TAEGEUK 5
15-17
P: TAEGEUK 3F: TAEGEUK 5
18 & UP
P: TAEGEUK 3F: TAEGEUK 5
RED
7 & Under
P: TAEGEUK 7F: TAEGEUK 8
8-9
P: TAEGEUK 6F: TAEGEUK 8
10-11
P: TAEGEUK 7F: TAEGEUK 8
12-14
P: TAEGEUK 7F: TAEGEUK 8
15-17
P: TAEGEUK 7F: TAEGEUK 8
18 & UP
P: TAEGEUK 7F: TAEGEUK 8
BLACK BELT
7 & Under
P: TAEGEUK 5F: KORYO
8-9
P: TAEGEUK 3F: KORYO
10-11
P: TAEGEUK 8F: KORYO
12-14
P: TAEGEUK 5F: KEUMGANG
15-17
P: KORYOF: TAEBAEK
18 & UP
P: KEUMGANGF: SIPJIN

P = Preliminaries | F = Finals

⚖️World Class Sparring Weight Divisions

Weight classes for World Class (Level A) sparring competition

Age: 7-9
Yellow
Fin: -40lbsMid: 41-60lbsHvy: +61lbs
Green
Fin: -40lbsMid: 41-60lbsHvy: +61lbs
Blue
Fin: -40lbsMid: 41-60lbsHvy: +61lbs
Red
Fin: -40lbsMid: 41-60lbsHvy: +61lbs
Black Belt
Fin: -40lbsMid: 41-60lbsHvy: +61lbs
Age: 10-11
Yellow
Fin: -66lbsMid: 66-88lbsHvy: +88lbs
Green
Fin: -66lbsMid: 66-88lbsHvy: +88lbs
Blue
Fin: -66lbsMid: 66-88lbsHvy: +88lbs
Red
Fin: -66lbsMid: 66-88lbsHvy: +88lbs
Black Belt
Fin: -66lbsMid: 66-88lbsHvy: +88lbs
Age: 12-14
Yellow
Fin: -88lbsMid: 88.1-125lbsHvy: +125lbs
Green
Fin: -88lbsMid: 88.1-125lbsHvy: +125lbs
Blue
Fin: -88lbsMid: 88.1-125lbsHvy: +125lbs
Red
Fin: -88lbsMid: 88.1-125lbsHvy: +125lbs
Black Belt
Fin: -88lbsMid: 88.1-125lbsHvy: +125lbs
Age: 15-17
Yellow
Fin: -105lbsMid: 105.1-138lbsHvy: +138lbs
Green
Fin: -105lbsMid: 105.1-138lbsHvy: +138lbs
Blue
Fin: -105lbsMid: 105.1-138lbsHvy: +138lbs
Red
Fin: -105lbsMid: 105.1-138lbsHvy: +138lbs
Black Belt
Fin: -105lbsMid: 105.1-138lbsHvy: +138lbs
Age: 18 & UP
Yellow
Fin: -127lbsMid: 127-154lbsHvy: +154.1lbs
Green
Fin: -127lbsMid: 127-154lbsHvy: +154.1lbs
Blue
Fin: -127lbsMid: 127-154lbsHvy: +154.1lbs
Red
Fin: -127lbsMid: 127-154lbsHvy: +154.1lbs
Black Belt
Fin: -127lbsMid: 127-154lbsHvy: +154.1lbs

Fin = Fin Weight | Mid = Middle Weight | Hvy = Heavy Weight

Important Information

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Please Read Carefully

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All applications due by April 9th, 2026

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Late Fee After April 9th is $10 per Competitor

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All competitors must purchase breaking boards when registering for the event

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Boards will NOT be sold on competition day

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Ring Tables will hold all the boards on the day of the event for your child to ensure that there will be no miss-breaks before the competition

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Please send Application Form with Cash or Money order payable to White Tiger Martial Arts Center (Wheeling, IL)

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Online Registration available at www.wtmac.com

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Purchase admission tickets at the door - CASH ONLY

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Critical Deadline

All registrations must be received by April 9th, 2026 (Thursday)

$10 per Competitor after April 9th

See You at the Championship!

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 White Tiger Martial Arts Open Championship. This is more than just a competition—it's an opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills, gain valuable experience, and be part of a supportive martial arts community.

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