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Martial Arts Tournament TrainingThrough tournament participation, students of all ages and ranks are training to improve themselves and reach their highest potential. In an Oom Yung Doe Tournament, practitioners are competing against a standard of skill, ability, and understanding based on their age and rank instead of against other students. This means that students can continually challenge themselves to improve and be better than they were previously. At each level of the tournament (Local, State, or Regional), the standards practitioners are being graded against increase, as does the level of difficulty and number of forms students are required to demonstrate in order to participate. Achieving a medal of any level is a great accomplishment. Preparation and Training for the next tournament is going on now!
"Winning over others is victory, winning over yourself is success." -- Chong Su Nim Grandmaster "Iron" Kim |
2025 Lunar New Year Tournament
Registration is open now for the 2025 Lunar New Year Tournament on Saturday February 8th. This in-person tournament is open to Local, State, and Regional Levels. Check out the details below for registration deadlines, tournament practice schedules, and requirements for participation at each level. The tournament is a fantastic chance to challenge yourself, build on your progress, and aim for an even better medal than the last tournament. For the best tournament experience, sign up early and take advantage of the special tournament practices and direction from the Regional Level Instructors.
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Regional Tournament
Regional Tournament Participants will demonstrate 3 or 4 Chung Jhoon Hyung or higher level forms. State Tournament
State Tournament Participants will demonstrate 2 or 3 Dan Hyung or higher level forms. Local Tournament
Local Tournament Participants will demonstrate 1 to 2 Dan Hyung or Curriculum level forms. |
Tournament Dates
Registration Open Now January 15th - Early Registration Ends January 25th - Venue Announced February 5th - Last Day to Register February 8th - TOURNAMENT DATE Tournament Practice Schedule
Kirkland - Wednesdays after regular lessons Northgate - Fridays after regular lesson Registered participants may attend either practice (or both) |
Build Skill and Ability through Tournaments
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Regional Level Tournaments
At the Regional Level, participants are required to demonstrate a minimum of three Jhoon Hyung (medium length forms). These from are longer than Dan Hyungs (short length forms), typically having between 24 and 30 movements. At this level practitioners are emphasizing connecting upper, middle, and lower body so that the movement clearly demonstrates the principle of the form such as moving like a Tiger or the Ocean. With weapons forms, practitioners focus on precision with blade angles and accuracy with each strike. All three forms must meet the minimum standards to earn a bronze, silver, or gold medal. |
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State Level Tournaments
At the State Level, participants are required to demonstrate a minimum of two Dan Hyungs (short length forms). These forms are typically between 14 and 18 movements in length and can only be taught by the Master Level Instructors so that each practitioner learns how to fit the form by their body type, age, rank, and condition. Students focus on moving with strength and accuracy throughout all the techniques. Both forms must meet the minimum standards to earn a bronze, silver, or gold medal. |
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Local Level Tournaments
At the Local Level, participants must demonstrate at least one curriculum form or one Dan Hyung (short length form). Students are graded on the accuracy, balance, strength, and effectiveness of their movement. Each practitioner competes individually against a standard for age, rank, and condition. This means multiple practitioners may earn a bronze, silver, or gold certificate, or no one may earn one. |
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See what Tournament Training can do for you!
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in the video (left), Jeffery M. (9 years old) demonstrates a series of blocks and attacks from Tuksuli (Eagle Form) kung fu. When he initially learned the movements, he was focusing primarily on the coordination of moving his upper and lower body together. As Jeffery practiced the form, he learned to engage more of us upper back and shoulders with the movement so that it more closely resembles the powerful wing strokes of the eagle.
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Youth and Junior students (right) demonstrate the skill, abilities, discipline and focus they have developed from their Dan Hyung (Short Form) training during various tournaments. At this age, focusing intently on developing one form helps build mental concentration which can be applied to other areas of their life such as academics. Practicing weapons forms also builds strength, coordination, and discipline.
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Instructor Shirley of the Redmond school demonstrates that even in her seventies she can still move with strength and grace. In the photo (left) she demonstrates Tuksuli (Eagle Form) from the Kung Fu style. Many older practitioners like Instructor Shirley find that they can maintain a higher quality of life throughout their later years with regular practice, allowing them to stay active and continue doing the activities they enjoy.
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Michelle J. (34 years old) demonstrates the development she gained from taking Championship Course Training with Pu Chae (Chinese Fan). The benefits of intensive training like this can be both physical and mental. Often practitioners don't know what they will gain from challenging themselves with tournament training. Before participating in her first tournament (shown in the video to the left), Michelle used to get very nervous demonstrating or speaking in front of an audience. Her stage fright was bad enough that she nearly panicked right before beginning the demonstration. Michelle was able to re-center herself and find a state of mental calm, overcoming the stage fright and going on to earn a bronze medal. Since challenging herself this way, she hasn't experienced being nervous speaking or demonstrating in front of an audience.
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Ben R. (7 years old) demonstrates the development he gained practicing Angry Dragon 2, a Kung Fu style form. Before training with the Master Level Team (MLT) team, Ben was easily distracted during lessons and needed a lot of external help staying on task. After his training, he was able to keep himself on track for the entire lesson as well as developing the strength and intensity with his movement that earned him a Silver Certificate in his first Local Level Tournament. Since then, he has gone on to become the first youth student to earn a Regional Level Medal and one of only handful of youth students to achieve the position of Assistant Instructor, all before he turned 12 years old.
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