Description
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, April 18 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Location: Northwood Baptist Church, 2200 Greenridge Rd. North Charleston, SC 20406
- Organized by: Yesha TKD
- Raising funds for school development, competition teams, and our awards banquet
The tournament will feature the following exciting events:
- Point Sparring: Controlled, point-based sparring competition.
- Forms: Showcase your precision and technique with individual forms.
- Team Forms: Demonstrate synchronized forms as a team
- Weapons Forms: Demonstrate your traditional weapons skills
- Padded Weapons Sparring: Point sparring with padded weapons: Padded sticks and face shields provided: Standard hand pads and helmet with face protection are acceptable.
Note: Specific rules for each event will be provided closer to the tournament date. Also, for Team Forms, a leader will need to create a new team, team members must use the exact team name to be added to the team.
Competitors will be divided by:
- Gender: Male and Female
- Age Groups: Kids (age 5-8) Pre-teen (9-12) teen (13-17) and Adult (18+)
- Belt Levels: Beginner (10-8 Kup) Intermediate (7-4 Kup) Advanced (3-1 Kup)
These divisions apply to all events.
Note: If greater than 10 competitors in a division they may be split or combined at the descension of the tournament lead.
Registration
- Competitor must register for forms before other events will be available. If you don't want to compete in forms and just other events, you will still need to register for forms and register for your desired event then forfeit forms participation day of event.
- Registration Period: January 2026 – April 10, 2026 Fee: $40 per participant
- Late Registration: April 11, 2026 – April 17, 2026 Fee: $60 per participant
- Day of Registration: Fee $100 per participant
- How to Register: Register online via Smoothcomp. The registration link will be provided on our website and social channels.
- This is a fundraiser and refunds will be on exception basis.
Safety Requirements. Safety is a priority. Participants in sparring events MUST bring the following protective gear:
- Point Sparring: Head protection Hand protection Foot protection Mouthguard Cup (for men)
- Padded Weapon Sparring, hand protection and head protection are required. Provided if needed.
Awards Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each division for all events. Join us at 12:00 PM for an inspiring presentation by our special guest speaker (details to be announced).
Contact Information. For questions or more information, contact Yesha TKD:
- Email: yeshatkd.sc@gmail.com or gcolipendo@gmail.com
- Website: www.YeshaTKD.org
We look forward to seeing you at the annual Yesha TKD Tournament! Bring your best, compete with honor, and celebrate the spirit of martial arts!
