Policies & Documents of British Taekwondo.
Here you will find the policies of British Taekwondo along with key documents.

Please visit the Anti-Doping web page for further information and updates on Anti-Doping.
Approved Protective Equipment 2023
World Taekwondo (WT)
The rules page on the World Taekwondo website has all the WT rules for Kyorugi (Combat Sport) and all other departments.
These policies are under review, if you have queries or questions please contact the Combat Sport Referee Department on: operations.sportreferees@britishtaewkondo.org
British Taekwondo Health & Safety Policy Statement
00. Member Health and Safety Guidelines Introduction & Index
01. Member Helpline, Emergencies and Consultation
02. Membership Services/H&S/Insurance Interface
03. Reporting of Accidents and Head Injuries
04. Report Form – Accident and Head Injuries
05. Sport Event Plan
07. Taekwondo Risk Assessments
08. Club Risk Assessment Process
10. Wearing of Spectacles in Taekwondo
12. Health Guidance
13. Online Health & Safety Guidance
15. Reporting, Review and Audit
19. UK Concussion Guidelines for Non-Elite (Grassroots) Sport, April 2023
Please visit the Member Health & Safety section to view our Members Health & Safety Guidelines and Key Documents.
British Taekwondo work with Howdens to provide excellent insurance cover to all of our members.
Visit the British Taekwondo Insurance Centre for further information.
Poomsae Competition Policies & Regulations
National Poomsae Referee Qualification
Checklist for Freestyle Deductions Template, 2021
Competition Chief Referee Referee Report, 2021
Division Scoring Record Sheet Template, 2021
Freestyle Poomsae Scoring Sheet Template, 2022
National Poomsae Referee Regulations, 2023
Official Protest Form Template, 2021
Poomsae Competition Chief Referee Responsibilities, April 2021
Poomsae Referee Remuneration Policy, April 2021
Poomsae Referee Strategy Green Paper, April 2021
Recognised Poomsae Scoring Sheet, 2021
Referees Score Sheet Para-Taekwondo P10, P20, P30 Template, 2021
Sanctioned Poomsae Championships Policy, April 2021
One-to-One Poomsae Competition Policy, June 2021
British Taekwondo Poomsae Competition Rules, 2021
British Taekwondo Freestyle Rules, 2022
British Taekwondo Safeguarding Policy, September 2022
Complaints & Disciplinary Policy, July 2020
British Taekwondo Complaints Form. August 2022
Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy, June 2022
Guidance on the Use of Photography & Film Imagery, January 2021
British Taekwondo Safeguarding Poster – Awaiting updated design
Club Welfare Officer Role Description
Reporting a Concern About a Child or Adult At Risk
Please visit the Safeguarding section for further details.