Below is an overview of the official age divisions and the competition modalities that will take place during the ITF World Championship in Barcelona.
Pre-Juniors (12–13 years old)
This is the youngest category of the World Championship. It is designed to promote the early development of competitive Taekwon-Do in a safe and educational environment.
📌 Disciplines:
- Patterns (Tuls)
- Sparring
An ideal space for new talents to take their first steps on the international stage.
Juniors (14–17 years old)
One of the categories with the highest number of participants. Junior athletes often represent the transition from foundational training to high-performance preparation.
📌 Disciplines:
- Individual and Team Patterns
- Individual and Team Sparring
- Special Technique
- Power Breaking
This category plays a key role in identifying future Adult World Champions.
Adults (18–39 years old)
This is the main division of the event, where the top athletes in the world compete. Adult competitors bring together experience, refined technique, and high-level physical conditioning.
📌 Disciplines:
- Individual and Team Patterns
- Individual and Team Sparring
- Special Technique
- Power Breaking
Many of the most prestigious medals of the tournament are awarded in this category.
Seniors (40 years and older)
A division that honors the career, dedication, and passion of long-standing martial artists. Senior competitors proudly continue to represent their countries with technical excellence.
📌 Disciplines:
- Patterns
- Sparring
This division symbolizes that Taekwon-Do is a lifelong journey—not just a phase.
Competition Modalities
All categories may compete in the following disciplines, depending on age and level:
- Patterns (Tuls): Execution of pre-arranged technical sequences
- Sparring: Controlled matches within the ring
- Special Technique: High-precision jumping techniques
- Power Breaking: Board breaking using hands or feet, demonstrating strength, accuracy, and control
- Team Competition: Group coordination in Patterns, Sparring, and Special Events
This category system ensures a fair, inclusive, and representative competition, reflecting the true spirit of ITF Taekwon-Do.
Each division is an opportunity to demonstrate respect, dedication, and personal growth.
Barcelona 2025 will be the stage where these stories meet.
