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New Weights and Age groups for young competitors
With over 60% of our membership aged under thirteen, and the majority of the membership sitting between the ages of seven and ten, the safety and enjoyment of our junior membership is paramount to the organization.
Since the introduction of standardized weight groups for all British TKD events approximately 4 years ago, we have also seen higher levels of children competing although we currently only have one age group for children, 11years and under, with 10 weight groups. This situation has been reviewed by The British Taekwondo Games Committee and discussed by the Board with the focus on increasing the safety and enjoyment of the child players.
There will now be two separate age groups within all British Taekwondo events. 8yrs and under and 9-11yrs
8 years and below
-18kg -20kg -22kg -24kg -26kg +26kg
9-11 years
-26kg -29kg -32kg -36kg -40kg -44kg -48kg +48kg
Chair of The Game Committee, stated that ‘we are pleased to announce the changes which we fundamentally believe will increase the enjoyment, safety of our junior players.
Source: British taekwondo federation
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