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World Taekwondo vs ITF

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World Taekwondo

Taekwondo

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SeasonWT Competition Rules and Interpretation, In Force as of June 1, 2026 (81pp, bilingual KO/EN, 25 Articles) — supersedes the September 30, 2024 edition this entry previously tracked

CategoryCombat Sports

BSecond Sport

ITF

Taekwondo (ITF)

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SeasonITF Tournament Rules + Umpire Rules — both dated 2026-03-22 (current version on itf-tkd.org HQ site)

CategoryCombat Sports

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Section 2: Equipment

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World Taekwondo

Competitors wear a WT-approved dobok (uniform). The dobok consists of a V-neck pullover top and elastic-waist pants, both made of lightweight, breathable fabric.

ITF

ITF competitors wear a distinctive dobok that differs visually from the WT uniform. The ITF dobok features a cross-over (overlap) front top, secured by a tie on the right side, in contrast to the V-neck pullover top used in WT competitions.

Section 3: Playing Area

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World Taekwondo

The Contest Area must have a flat surface free of obstructing projections and be covered with an elastic, non-slip mat. It may be installed on a platform 0.6–1 m high, in which case the outer part of the Outer Line is inclined at a gradient of les...

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Section 2: Equipment

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Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations