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21st South East LTSI TaeKwonDo Opens 2025
Venue Address: Hertfordshire Sports Village, DeHavilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, AL10 9EU
Running order: 12 years and under (including BB’s) 8.30am | 13 years and over colour belts 12 noon |
13 years and over Black Belts 2pm
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360 Competitors Thank You! We look forward to seeing you at the 12th English LTSI Opens on Sunday 6th Oct
XXI L.T.S.I. TaeKwon-Do South East Opens 2025
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Welcome to L.T.S.I. Tournaments, Great Britain’s independent open championships that offers quality across the board on a smaller more prestigious level. If you’re fed up with paying through the nose and taking part in so called opens that are not geared at being true opens, try our events. Click on any bar to get the info you need.
Updated event divisions
L.T.S.I. Events - Divisions
Please check your category on the following table. This will give you an understanding of where you or your child will be competing.| 9TH TO 6TH KUP | 5TH TO 1ST KUP | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 to 7 years mixed | 125cms and under | 5 to 7 years mixed | 125cms and under |
| 5 to 7 years mixed | 126cms and over | 5 to 7 years mixed | 126cms and over |
| 8 to 9 years mixed | 135cms and under | 8 to 9 years mixed | 135cms and under |
| 8 to 9 years mixed | 136cms and over | 8 to 9 years mixed | 136cms and over |
| 10 to 12 years males | 150cms and under | 10 to 12 years males | 150cms and under |
| 10 to 12 years males | 151cms and over | 10 to 12 years males | 151cms and over |
| 10 to 12 years males are split | 9th to 7th Kup | 6th to 4th Kup and | 3rd to 1st Kup |
| 10 to 12 years females | 150cms and under | 10 to 12 years females | 150cms and under |
| 10 to 12 years females | 151cms and over | 10 to 12 years females | 151cms and over |
| 13 & 14 years males | 50kgs and under | 51kgs to 59kgs | 60kgs and over | 13 & 14 years females | 45kgs and under | 46kgs to 54kgs | 55kgs and over |
| 15 & 17 years males | 60kgs and under | 61kgs to 69kgs | 70kgs and over | 15 & 17 years females | 55kgs and under | 56kgs to 64kgs | 65kgs and over |
| 18 years and over males | 72kgs and under | 18 years and over males | 72kgs and under |
| 18 years and over males | 73kgs to 79kgs | 18 years and over males | 73kgs to 79kgs |
| 18 years and over males | 80kgs and over | 18 years and over males | 80kgs and over |
| 18 years and over females | 60kgs and under | 18 years and over females | 60kgs and under |
| 18 years and over females | 61kgs to 69kgs | 18 years and over females | 61kgs to 69kgs |
| 18 years and over females | 70kgs and over | 18 years and over females | 70kgs and over |
| Veteran Males (35 years and over) colour belts – 79kgs and under | 80kgs and over | Veteran Females (35 years and over) colour belts – 69kgs and under | 70kgs and over | ||
| BLACK BELTS | BLACK BELTS | ||
| 12 years and under males mixed (division will be split by height) | 12 years and under females mixed | ||
| 13 & 14 years males | 50kgs and under | 51kg to 59kg | 60kgs and over | 13 & 14 years females | 45kgs and under | 46kgs to 54kgs | 55kgs and over |
| 15 & 17 years males | 60kgs and under | 61kgs to 69kgs | 70kgs and over | 15 & 17 years females | 55kgs and under | 56kgs to 64kgs | 65kgs and over |
| 18 years and over males | 72kgs and under | 18 years and over females | 60kgs and under |
| 18 years and over males | 73kgs to 79kgs | 18 years and over females | 61kgs to 69kgs |
| 18 years and over males | 80kgs and over | 18 years and over females | 70kgs and over |
| Veteran Males (35 years and over) black belts – 79kgs and under | 80kgs and over | Veteran Females (35 years and over) black belts – 69kgs and under | 70kgs and over | ||
| PATTERNS | PATTERNS | ||
| 9TH TO 6TH KUP | 5TH TO 1ST KUP | ||
| 5 to 7 years mixed | 5 to 7 years mixed | ||
| 8 to 9 years mixed | 8 to 9 years mixed | ||
| 10 to 12 years mixed are split | 9th to 7th Kup | 6th to 4th Kup and | 3rd to 1st Kup |
| 13 to 17 years males | 13 to 17 years males | ||
| 13 to 17 years females | 13 to 17 years females | ||
| 18 years and over males | 18 years and over males | ||
| 18 years and over females | 18 years and over females | ||
| PATTERNS | JUMP SPECIAL - 2024 | TECHNIQUE | |
| BLACK BELTS | |||
| 5 to 7 years mixed | Jump Front | ||
| Black Belts (1st and 2nd Dan) – 12 years and under mixed | 8 and 9 years mixed (inc. Black Belts) | Jump Front | |
| Black Belts (1st and 2nd Dan) – 13 to 17 years Males | 10 to 12 years mixed (inc. Black Belts) | Jump Front | |
| Black Belts (1st and 2nd Dan) – 13 to 17 years Females | 13 to 17 years – male colour belts | Jump Turn | |
| Black Belts 1st & 2nd Dan – 18 years and above Males | 13 to 17 years – female colour belts | Jump Turn | |
| Black Belts 1st & 2nd Dan – 18 years and above Females | 18 years and over males – colour belts | Jump Turn | |
| Black Belts 3rd Dan and above – 18 years and above Males | 18 years and over females – colour belts | Jump Turn | |
| Black Belts 3rd Dan and above – 18 years and above Females | 13 to 17 years males – Black Belts | Jump Turn | |
| 13 to 17 years females – Black Belts | Jump Turn | ||
| 18 years and over males – Black Belts | Jump Turn | ||
| 18 years and over females – Black Belts | Jump Turn | ||
What are the rules in patterns and sparring?
We do not operate I.T.F. rules, as we are an open event
Patterns:
There will be three judges marking all patterns
- 1 to 3 is a poor pattern
- 4 to 6 is a good pattern
- 7 to 9 is a very good to great pattern
Sparring:
- No kicking to back
- No low kicking
- No brawling
- No elbows or knee kicks
- Stepping off the mat is a foul
- Loss of balance is a foul
- Swinging punches is a foul
- Flurry of punches (max 3) = 1 point
- Mid section kick to body = 2 points
- High section kick to head = 3 points
- Jump kick to head = 3 points
Rules our visitors must follow
Visitors please take note –
- Currently we do not charge a spectator fee so we can not guarantee seating.
- The umpires decision is final
- All competitors MUST listen out for their division to be called out over the PA – If you miss it, you miss out
- Any visitor, coach or Instructor being rude to our officials will be told to leave
- Any competitor that shows bad sportsmanship will be disqualified instantly
- Hard contact instead of skill will be penalised
- Spectators are not permitted to step on the arena at any time
- In the case of a student injury, please let our first aiders deal with the matter
- Our admin team are volunteers, so please be polite at all times
- In the case of incorrect data submitted by you, our admin will always check what was submitted. We will do our best to correct the matter but, if you are rude, we will simply refuse correction on the day
Coaches rules - must read!
The L.T.S.I. allows coaches at their events for sparring only, despite our not believing they are needed. All coaches must stand off the arena until their competitors are ready to spar. You may then enter the arena, but you are not allowed on the mat area. Coach the bout, and then you must leave. The organisers reserve the right to take action against any coach who is being rude or aggressive.
Any coach that physically places their hands on a competitor will instantly be given a red card and removed from coaching that day, and the L.T.S.I. will make a final decision as to whether the coach will be banned from all future events.
As of March 2024, any coach being aggressive towards officials or other coaches will result in a yellow card being issued to their competitor for the first warning. A second warning will result in a red card and an instant disqualification for the competitor.
Any warnings will be carried through all rounds.
Coach Rules:
- Coaches have no say in how our events are run; you are there to aid your competitors only.
- Your grade gives you no special privileges at L.T.S.I. events.
- Coaches must never be abusive to our staff; do so, and you and your club will be banned from future events.
- Only one coach per 10 competitors is allowed.
- Coaches must only enter the competition area when their students are competing. Please stay on the outside of the mating area until your students are on.
- Coaches are not permitted on the mat at any time; step on and you will be warned.
If you can’t agree to these terms, please do not sign up!
Please remember, if you cannot act in accordance with the L.T.S.I. rules or Taekwon-Do, do not put down to become a coach. Your job as a coach is NOT to be a hindrance, but to be a support system for your clubs competitors. Respect our referees and officials or leave the job to someone else.
Question & Answers
Start times:
- 12 years and under (including BB’s) 8.30am / 13 years and over colour belts 12 noon / 13 years and over Black Belts 2pm
Registartion:
- There is no registration on the day – We randomly check weights & heights at our events and disqualify if out.
Do I need a uniform?
- Yes – All competitors must be in white uniforms where possible.
Is there a running order?
Yes, follow the times of arrival.
- Patterns
- Sparring
- Special technique
Sections will be called as and when – it is impossible to state the exact times of running order.
Why our TaeKwonDo tournaments?
We believe that all practitioners should experience L.T.S.I. TaeKwonDo Tournaments, as they welcome all I.T.F. TaeKwonDo groups throughout the U.K. The L.T.S.I. organizes two open events annually. The first is the highly acclaimed South East Opens, which once drew 450 participants at its peak, but now we limit it to 250 competitors to ensure quality. We are certain that no other organization within a 30-mile radius can claim their events are superior, more equitable, or provide the same exceptional value for money.
Fully Matted & Insured Events
Our TaeKwonDo tournaments are comprehensively matted and insured, welcoming all I.T.F. styles and Independents from across the U.K. Many regard this event as the premier competition to triumph in. Over the years, a small number have been prohibited from our events for failing to adhere to our ethos, having dishonored themselves. We are committed to the tenets and to fulfilling the founder’s final wish of unifying all TaeKwonDo practitioners, even if it’s on a modest scale.
How we created the English T.K.D. Opens
The second event was the invitationals – this was strictly by invite only and was only open to those that attended our main event above. Due to popularity, this has been renamed to the ‘L.T.S.I. English Opens’ from September 2012 – getting 450 in it’d peak but now we only allow 250 competitors a time, it really is popular.
Both our events are held at a multi million pound sports complex in Hertfordshire University – we are confident that no other U.K. group will offer such a relaxed event with such a high class of attendees. All events are about building unity and friendships, relaxed and friendly. Those that support us are not just supporters, but seen as friends that wants all corners of the TaeKwonDo community to unite through fair play.
Be part of a NEW unified group building bridges in UK TaeKwonDo
So come try our events and see if they suit you. If you are open minded and looking to be part of something really special ie building bridges in UK TaeKwonDo this is for you, we truly believe we have the answer. Your members will love our events, but don’t just take our word for it.
We offer a first come, first served basis on both events, this means once we hit 250 we close the event registration so don’t delay and register today.
We look forward to welcoming you at one of our events very soon.
Master Chris Snow VIII
(on behalf of the organising committee)
Many Clubs & Groups in our network
L.T.S.I. has built a network groups / clubs since 2004. Our vision is simple – ego’s are not welcome at our events and we will not treat high ranks like gods.
We prefer to work with club leaders that would rather attend events that are smaller and prestigious to many being ran in the UK now. Better quality across the board means happy students.
To be frank why enter an event of 600 that is poorly organised, gives out cheap medals and full of ego and characters that you have no interest in working with. This is where L.T.S.I. excel on every level.
- Our guests agree our events are real quality 93%
- Of all clubs return yearly 89%
- Agree fairness is always in place 93%
- Agree our events are real value for money 97%
L.T.S.I. Tournaments are committed to charity – over £34,300 raised to date (below are just some we have supported)
This event is only open to all TaeKwonDo groups, not other styles.
‘L.T.S.I. Tournaments – always copied, never equaled’
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- Only 350 allowed to enter - register NOW to guarantee entry
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- Fully matted event (6 rings, 7 by 7 metre), ensuring your safety always
- Best bespoke awards by far every time
- Fully insured events
- First aiders on site
- Public canteen on location
- Free meal for all officials
- 500 plus free spectator seats provided (bleachers).
Event Venue:
Venue Address: Hertfordshire Sports Village, DeHavilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, AL10 9EU
e-mail: ltsihq@sky.com
Event Showcase:
Showcase : L.T.S.I. run events on a not for profit basis with charity at heart. Independently ran events mean no politics and no ego's.