2026 MA Sport Taekwondo Classic
Sunday, October 4, 2026 · Grafton High School · Check-in 8:00 AM
Athletes, parents, and coaches — a high-quality local competition opportunity, run with the professionalism of a USAT- or AAU-sanctioned event. No membership required to compete.
Local Competition, Serious Standards
The MA Sport Taekwondo Classic gives athletes a high-quality competition opportunity without the long travel — run with the same professionalism and efficiency as a USAT- or AAU-sanctioned event.
No Membership Required
Athletes from any school can compete — no USAT or AAU membership needed to enter.
Built for the Community
This is a local tournament for the local community, designed to grow the athlete base and raise the overall level of competition in Massachusetts.
Welcoming to Every School
Masters, coaches, and students of all levels are welcome — respectful, well-run, and exciting from check-in to finals.
Age Divisions & Skill Levels
Age is calculated as of December 31, 2026. Boys and girls compete separately in every division except Little Tigers, who compete together.
Little Tigers
Ages 3–5
Born 2021–2023
Dragon
Ages 6–7
Born 2019–2020
Tiger
Ages 8–9
Born 2017–2018
Youth
Ages 10–11
Born 2015–2016
Cadet
Ages 12–14
Born 2012–2014
Junior
Ages 15–17
Born 2009–2011
Skill Levels
Beginner: White, Yellow, Orange · Intermediate: Green, Blue, Purple · Advanced: Red, Brown, Bodan
Compete In
Families choose which events to enter at registration — no need to compete in everything.
Little Tigers (Ages 3–5)
Board Breaking
Four boards, four techniques, in order: stomp kick, push kick, palm strike, and hammer fist. Every Little Tiger earns a medal.
Obstacle Course
Four kids race the course at once — medals go out by finish order.
Dragon Through Junior (Ages 6–17)
Olympic Sparring
Full-contact point sparring following USATKD Kyorugi rules with the Aspiring Athlete weight classes.
Poomsae
Traditional WT forms — Taegeuk or Pal Gwe, matched to belt level — judged on technique, power, and control.
Partner Poomsae
Two competitors performing a form together in sync, judged the same way as individual Poomsae.
Board Breaking
10 boards, up to 3 attempts each, judged on both boards broken and technique difficulty.
Power Hand Breaking
Break as many stacked boards as possible with a single hand strike — most boards broken wins.
Power Stomp Breaking
Same format as Power Hand Breaking, using a single downward stomp kick.
Demo Team
An additional judged division for Dragon through Junior athletes — format to be announced.
How We Judge & Weigh In
Sparring
Olympic Sparring follows USA Taekwondo (USATKD) Kyorugi rules, using the Aspiring Athlete weight classes built for developing competitors. See the full weight class table below.
Forms & Breaking
Poomsae, Partner Poomsae, and breaking events follow the AAU Taekwondo Handbook, giving every division a clear, consistent standard for scoring and conduct.
Sparring Weight Classes
| Division | Weight Classes (Olympic Sparring) |
|---|---|
| Dragon (6–7) | −22kg (Light) · −25kg (Middle) · +25kg (Heavy) |
| Tiger (8–9) | −24kg (Fin) · −28kg (Light) · −33kg (Middle) · +33kg (Heavy) |
| Youth (10–11) | −30kg (Fin) · −35kg (Light) · −40kg (Middle) · +40kg (Heavy) |
| Cadet (12–14) — Boys | −37kg (Fin) · −45kg (Fly) · −49kg (Feather) · −57kg (Light) · −65kg (Middle) · +65kg (Heavy) |
| Cadet (12–14) — Girls | −33kg (Fin) · −37kg (Fly) · −44kg (Feather) · −51kg (Light) · −59kg (Middle) · +59kg (Heavy) |
| Junior (15–17) — Boys | −48kg (Fin) · −55kg (Feather) · −63kg (Light) · −73kg (Middle) · +73kg (Heavy) |
| Junior (15–17) — Girls | −44kg (Fin) · −49kg (Feather) · −55kg (Light) · −63kg (Middle) · +63kg (Heavy) |
What It Will Cost
Pricing preview so you can plan ahead — lock in Early Bird pricing once registration opens.
| # of Events | Early Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $100 | $120 |
| 3 | $110 | $135 |
| 4 | $120 | $150 |
| 5 | $130 | $165 |
| 6 | $140 | $180 |
| 7 | $150 | $195 |
Early Bird pricing ends September 1, 2026. Little Tigers (ages 3–5) pay a flat $60, covering both events with all boards included.
Find Your Division
A quick way to see your age division, skill level, and which events you can enter.
Find Your Division
Enter a birth year and current belt to see your age division, skill level, and which events you can enter.
Age is calculated as of December 31, 2026, per tournament rules. Athletes must compete at their true earned belt rank or higher.
Hosted by Champions Martial Arts
The 2026 MA Sport Taekwondo Classic is organized by Master Taeyoung Kim and Master Rachael Kim of Champions Martial Arts.
Questions? Contact us at events@masstkd.org
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Spectator admission is $20 per person. See you on the mat!