2026 ITF Warrior Cup Taekwon-Do Tournament

Saturday, October 24, 2026 San Jose, California, United States

At a Glance

Divisions

Kids

Entry

$65

Description

2026 ITF Warrior Cup — Event Overview

Step onto the mat at the 2026 ITF Warrior Cup! This will be a day built around skill, sportsmanship, and community.

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Warrior Code Taekwon-Do Academy (832 Malone Road, San Jose, CA 95125) hosts a well-organized ITF tournament for Little Warriors and Taekwon-Do students. Expect a friendly atmosphere, clear brackets, and staff who live our core values: kindness, integrity, courage, community, and development—one match at a time.

EVENTS BY AGE

Age-tailored divisions so every athlete gets the right challenge—and real reps.

Little Warriors (Ages 4 & 5 Years Old)

Speed Front Snap Kick - quick feet, clean technique, big smiles
Tail Sparring - grab your opponent's tail before they can get yours
Obstacle Course - agility, focus, and listening skills under light pressure

Taekwon-Do (Ages 6 & up)

Open to all ITF members from White Belt (10th Kup) through 6th Degree.

Patterns (Tuls): precision, balance, power, and rhythm
Sparring (Matsogi): strategy, timing, and controlled contact under ITF rules
Speed Turning Kick: explosiveness, control, and scoring accuracy in a short time

EVENT SCHEDULE

09:00 AM to 10:00 AM - UMPIRE TRAINING & VOLUNTEER MEETING

Ring 2: Volunteer Meeting (with Ms. Ha Tang)
Ring 1: Umpire Training & Meeting (with Master LeGrow)

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM – DOORS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Coaches Meeting in the Ring 3 (the small back corner ring) from 10:00 to 10:20 AM
Competitor Check-in begins at the front desk

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM - LITTLE WARRIOR EVENTS (Ages 4 & 5 Years Old)

Ring 3: Speed Kicking
Ring 2: Tail Sparring
Ring 1: Obstacle Course Challenge

11:00 AM to 1:30 PM - COLOR BELT COMPETITION (Ages 6 & up)

Ring 3: Speed Turning Kick Competition
Ring 2: Individual Pattern Competition
Ring 1: Individual Sparring Competition

2:00–4:00 PM - BLACK BELT COMPETITION

Ring 3: Speed Turning Kick Competition
Ring 2: Individual Pattern Competition
Ring 1: Individual Sparring Competition

4:30 PM - Competition closes for the day!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR UMPIRES!

Black Belts (age 12+), we need you. Help us deliver fair, fast, and inspiring matches.

Who are we looking for? ITF Black Belts, 12 years and up (who really know their stuff)
When: Umpire meeting & training from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Then you get a break from 10:00 to 10:30 AM and we go LIVE at 10:30 AM (with Little Warriors)
Why: More qualified officials = smoother rings, better athlete experience
Tournament Policy: 1 Free Coach per 5 students and 1 umpire registered. If you want things to be truly more fair and well balanced, each dojang should register at least 1 umpire (so the styles and outcomes are balanced)

Ready to join the umpire squad at Warrior Cup?
Fill out the form: https://forms.gle/aa2zsbqyZ2EtR7t87

Be the reason athletes get their best, fairest rounds... thank you for serving in our Taekwon-Do community.

REGISTATION AND FEES

Competitors

$50 per competitor for 1 to 3 events (EARLY BIRD - by September 30)
$65 per competitor for 1 to 3 events (LATE REGISTRATION - from October 1 to 18)(Registration closes on Sunday, October 18 at 11:59 PM - NO EXCEPTIONS)

Coaches

Coaching passes are FREE (1 Free for each 5 competitors & 1 umpire registered)
Limit up to 4 coaches per dojang
Requirement: provide at least 1 umpire per coach pass

Registration Deadline

No registrations accepted after Sunday, October 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT (Los Angeles). No exceptions.
All times Pacific. Entries must be paid in Smoothcomp to be confirmed

TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONS

All divisions follow ITF rules and Warrior Code values—kindness, integrity, courage, community, development.

PATTERNS (Tuls)

Format: Single Elimination Bracket for each division
Each round two (2) competitors face off against each otherBlack Belts perform two (2) Patterns. The first pattern is an optional pattern & the second pattern is a designated patternColor Belts perform one (1) optional pattern each round
Winners & Placing: Medals will be awarded for the competitors who place - 1st place / Gold Medal (one first place per division)- 2nd place / Silver Medal (one second place per division)- 3rd place / Bronze Medal (two third places per division)

SPARRING (Matsogi)

Format: Single Elimination Bracket for each division
Each round two (2) competitors face off against each other
Bouts / Match Length: - Black Belts: 1 round of 3 min in the preliminary rounds / 2 rounds of 2 min in finals- Color Belts: 1 round of 2 min in the preliminary rounds / 1 rounds of 2 min in finals
Scoring System used:+1 point for any punch (standing or jumping)+2 points for any kick to the body (standing or jumping)+3 points for any kick to the head (standing or jumping)

Winners & Placing: Medals will be awarded for the competitors who place- 1st place / Gold Medal (one first place per division)- 2nd place / Silver Medal (one second place per division)- 3rd place / Bronze Medal (two third places per division)

PLEASE NOTE (FOR SPARRING):

Contact will be controlled and excessive contact will NOT be allowed or tolerated
Children under the age of 9 will not be permitted to punch directly to the face

SPEED KICKING (All Competitors)

This division is included at no extra cost (all competitors are automatically entered)
Format: Single Elimination Bracket for each division
Scoring Validity: Only kicks belt height or above are counted

Each round two (2) competitors face off against each otherLittle Warriors (Ages 4 & 5) will perform Front Snap Kick (Apcha Busigi)Taekwon-Do (Ages 6 & up) will perform Side Turning Kick (Yop Dollyo Chagi)

Event Details

Format

Single elimination

Registration

Early bird: by September 30 ($50 for 1–3 events). Late registration: October 1–18 ($65 for 1–3 events). Registration closes Sunday, October 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT; no registrations accepted after th

Schedule

Umpire training & volunteer meeting 09:00–10:00; Doors open to public 10:00–10:30; Coaches meeting 10:00–10:20; Competitor check-in begins at front desk 10:00; First matches go live 10:30 (Little Warriors 10:30–11:15); Color belt competition 11:00–13:30; Black belt competition 14:00–16:00; Competition closes 16:30. All times Pacific.

Divisions

Little Warrior Obstacle Course$65
Obstacle course for Taekwon-Do students ages 4 to 6 years old
Little Warrior Tail Sparring$65
Speed Kicking$65
Speed Kicking Divisions for Taekwon-Do students
under 9 years old PATTERNS$65
Pattern Divisions for students between 6 and 9 years old (not Little Warriors)
under 9 years old SPARRING$65
Sparring division for students between 6 and 8 years old (not Little Warriors)
9-11 years old Boy's PATTERNS$65
Pattern Division for male competitors between 9 and 11 years old
9-11 years old Boy's SPARRING$65
Sparring for Male Competitors between 9 and 11 years old
9-11 years old Girl's PATTERNS$65
Pattern Divisions for female competitors between 9 and 11 years of age
9-11 years old Girl's SPARRING$65
Sparring divisions for female competitors between 9 and 11 years of age
12-17 years old Boy's PATTERNS$65
Pattern Divisions for male competitors between 12 and 17 years of age
12-17 years old Boy's SPARRING$65
Sparring Divisions for male competitors between 12 and 17 years of age
12-17 years old Girl's PATTERNS$65
Pattern divisions for female competitors between 12 and 17 years of age
12-17 years old Girl's SPARRING$65
Sparring divisions for female competitors between 12 and 17 years of age
18+ years old Men's PATTERNS$65
Pattern divisions for male competitors ages 18 and above
18+ years old Men's SPARRING$65
Sparring divisions for male competitors ages 18 years and above
18+ years old Women's PATTERNS$65
Pattern divisions for female competitors ages 18 years and above
18+ years old Women's SPARRING$65
Sparring divisions for female competitors ages 18 years and above

Organizer

Warrior Code Taekwon-Do Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the 2026 ITF Warrior Cup?

The tournament is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Warrior Code Taekwon-Do Academy, 832 Malone Road, San Jose, CA 95125.

What time do doors open and when does competition end?

Doors open to the public from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Competition closes for the day at 4:30 PM.

What is the event schedule?

Umpire training and the volunteer meeting are from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Little Warrior events run 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM, color belt competition runs 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, and black belt competition runs 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Who can compete and what events are offered?

Little Warriors ages 4 and 5 can enter Speed Front Snap Kick, Tail Sparring, and Obstacle Course. Taekwon-Do ages 6 and up is open to ITF members from White Belt (10th Kup) through 6th Degree, with Patterns, Sparring, and Speed Turning Kick.

How much is competitor registration?

Competitor registration is $50 per competitor for 1 to 3 events for early bird by September 30. Late registration is $65 per competitor for 1 to 3 events from October 1 to 18.

How are entries confirmed?

All times are Pacific. Entries must be paid in Smoothcomp to be confirmed.

What are the coach pass rules?

Coaching passes are free: 1 free for each 5 competitors and 1 umpire registered. There is a limit of up to 4 coaches per dojang, and at least 1 umpire is required per coach pass.

Who can register as an umpire?

The tournament is looking for ITF Black Belts age 12 and up. Umpire meeting and training is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with a break from 10:00 to 10:30 AM before events begin at 10:30 AM.

What format is used for Patterns and Sparring?

Patterns and Sparring use single elimination brackets for each division. Medals are awarded for 1st place Gold, 2nd place Silver, and two 3rd place Bronze placements per division.

What sparring restrictions are stated?

Sparring contact must be controlled, and excessive contact is not allowed or tolerated. Children under the age of 9 are not permitted to punch directly to the face.