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48th Annual UC Open and 11th UC Yongmudo Championship
This tournament will include taekwondo and self-defense yongmudo events at the Recreational Sports Facility. Children and adults will have an opportunity to participate in both sparring and forms. Electronic scoring will be provided for adult black belts in taekwondo.
Registration Now Open
Sign up for the UC Open and UC Yongmudo Championship in April! For any questions, Email ucopen.registration@ucmap.org
Make sure to check out the Registration Packet in order to view the rule and equipment updates.
In addition to taekwondo, the UC Open will also feature self-defense yongmudo sparring, which includes strikes, throws, and grappling in a unique combination of rounds. Please make sure you sign up for the appropriate tournament on the registration site.
Schedule
Friday, April 28th – Kleeberger Field House
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Early check-in and weigh-in; open to all competitors |
Saturday, April 29th – Kleeberger Field House
| 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM | Check-in and weigh-in: all competitors |
| 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Opening Ceremony |
| 9:00 AM | Poomsae Competition |
| – – – – | Sparring Competition |
| – – – – | Final Awards Presentation and Closing Ceremony |
Please note: due to many factors, we cannot predict the times of particular events. One event simply follows the other.
Gear Information
We are excited to provide the senior black belt division (ages 18-32) with full electronic scoring systems for gyoroogi. The electronic hogu will be provided at the tournament, but we require senior black belt competitors to purchase their own electronic footwear in advance of the UC Open. The appropriate footwear can be found at Daedo USA. For all other divisions, we require the WTF chest protector (see image to the right) and regular non-electronic footgear. As usual, all other safety equipment is also required. For a list of safety equipment, please check the registration packet.
Pricing Information
The cost to participate in the UC Open is $80 base fee including one event, plus $10 for each additional event. The cost to participate in the UC Yongmudo Championship is a $50 base fee, including two events.
Spectators and Coaches
Coaches may purchase their passes at the door for $50. Free Coach Pass for every 10 competitors signed up per school. In addition, we will be adding up to one free parking pass per school if 5 competitors are signed up by Monday, March 27, 11:59pm PST.
It is our pleasure to share the UC experience with the greater community. We gladly encourage visitors to attend the tournament and support the Taekwondo competitors from the stands of the Haas Pavilion. Spectator passes will be sold the day of the tournament ($10 for adults, $5 for students and children, and free for children under the age of 4). All guests are welcome.
Match Times
The match times will be USAT standard for black belts and as stated in the registration packet for color belts.
Concessions
There will be a concession stand within the RSF with snacks and drinks during the tournament. Only water will be allowed inside the Kleeberger Field House and the competition area. There are multiple restaurants nearby on Telegraph Avenue, Bancroft Way, and Durant Avenue.