Tournaments | Kims Academy of Taekwondo

Fall 2022 Poomsae Competition

October 30, 2022September 16, 2022 by bbadmin

Attention all Kim’s Academy students!

We know many of you have recently returned to your TKD classes after a long hiatus away, and are looking forward to seeing your TKD friends from other schools and participating in events. Today, Kim’s Academy Black Belt Association is excited to announce a Fall Poomsae Competition!

When:	November 5th, 2022 from 11:00am – 3:00pm (Your assigned time will be emailed after registration.)
Where:	Kim’s Academy Main School 1617 South Longfellow Wichita, KS 67207
Cost:	$10 Entry Fee Per Competitor
Eligibility:	All Belt Ranks and Ages

Registration

Registration for the event is now closed.

Additional Information

If you have any questions please review the Frequently Asked Questions below or contact KABBA at kabba.board@gmail.com.

To download or view the flyer, click here.

Click here to review two important videos related to poomsae competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the competitor’s bracketed?
Bracketing depends on the total number of competitors that have signed up.

What time does my competitor need to be at the event?
All competitors will be given a time slot to attend. This information will be sent via email several days before the event. To ensure you receive the information, please make sure you provide a valid email address during registration.

Are you still following COVID-19 protocols/restrictions?
Masks are currently required at the Main School. COVID protocols will be assessed prior to the tournament date and the requirements will be included in the competitor email listing your time slot.

I might test between now and the tournament. What belt rank should I choose?

Register using the belt rank you will be on November 5th. If you are not sure, you can wait until after the October belt test to register for the tournament.

Summer Poomsae Competition

July 11, 2021April 12, 2021 by bbadmin

Attention all Kim’s Academy students!

When:	July 17th, 2021 from 11:00am – 3:00pm (Your assigned time will be emailed after registration.)
Where:	Kim’s Academy Main School 1617 South Longfellow Wichita, KS 67207
Cost:	$5 Entry Fee Per Competitor
Eligibility:	All Belt Ranks and Ages

Registration for the event is now closed. If you have any questions please review the Frequently Asked Questions below or contact KABBA at kabba.board@gmail.com.

To download or view the flyer, click here.

For tips on what Judges will be looking for during the competition, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the competitor’s bracketed?
Bracketing depends on the total number of competitors that have signed up.

Why are you only allowing online registration?
This is to allow advanced scheduling so that we can maintain small groups inside the dojang at all times.

I might test between now and the tournament. What belt rank should I choose?

Register using the belt rank you will be on July 17. If you are not sure, you can wait until after the June belt test to register for the tournament.

Friendship Tournament – November 2nd, 2019

August 16, 2019 by bbadmin

The Fall tournament will be held on November 2nd at the Downtown YMCA (402 N. Market) in Wichita. We will be recruiting help for the tournament, such as management of rings, set up, tear down, registration, photography, runners, and other tasks. If you are able to support the tournament, please contact KABBA at kabba.board@gmail.com. Medals will be provided for both forms and sparring.

Click the following links below to download several different files:

Download the tournament flier here.
If you plan on participating you can download the registration form here, fill it out, and bring it with you on the day of the event.
For a review of the rules, download this document.
Download this document, which provides a reference to the steps and commands used when competitors enter and leave the ring for their match.
Videos are available here which cover corner scoring, scoring areas and points, penalties, referee commands, and poomsae commands.

Please note that seating is limited at the Downtown YMCA gymnasium, so we ask spectators to bring a folding chair. Parking is available to the south of the YMCA near the Salvation Army building at 3^rd and Broadway.

Master Nicole VanNatta

Tournament Director

Friendship Tournament – November 3rd, 2018

October 6, 2018August 31, 2018 by bbadmin

The Fall tournament will be held on November 3 at the Downtown YMCA (402 N. Market) in Wichita. We will be recruiting help for the tournament, such as management of rings, set up, tear down, registration, photography, runners, and other tasks. If you are able to support the tournament, please contact KABBA at kabba.board@gmail.com. Medals will be provided for both forms and sparring.

Click the following links below to download several different files:

Download the tournament flier here.
If you plan on participating you can download the registration form here, fill it out, and bring it with you on the day of the event.
For a review of the rules, download this document.
Download this document, which provides a reference to the steps and commands used when competitors enter and leave the ring for their match.
Videos are available here which cover corner scoring, scoring areas and points, penalties, referee commands, and poomsae commands.

Please note that seating in limited at the Downtown YMCA gymnasium, so we ask spectators to bring a folding chair. Parking is available to the south of the YMCA near the Salvation Army building at 3^rd and Broadway.

Master Nicole VanNatta

Tournament Director

Kim’s Academy Students Compete at Nationals in Salt Lake City, UT

July 14, 2018July 14, 2018 by bbadmin

An impressive group of Kim’s Academy students travelled to Utah this month to test their skills at the 2018 USA Taekwondo National Championships. Thank you to everyone who has encouraged and supported these students and their families! Special thanks to coaches and parents for all of the time, hard work, and resources that go into getting to Nationals. Congratulations, students! You make us proud!