SECOND CHANCE’ MINI CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 

We are excited to invite you to the ‘Second Chance’ Mini Competition with an important feature: Repechage Rounds! All participants will be guaranteed a minimum of two rounds, even if they lose their first match. This change ensures that everyone, especially those who are still gaining experience, gets more opportunities to compete, learn, and grow. Whether they are new to the competition scene or working on improving their skills, this format will help them gain valuable experience and boost their confidence. 

The competition will take place on Saturday 16^th May 2026 at the Croydon Taekwon-Do Academy, 12 Innes Yard (off Whitgift Street), Croydon CR0 1BX. 

The competition is open to 9^th Kup (Yellow Tags) to 5^th Kup (Blue Tags).

There are 5 age categories: Cadets (Under 12yrs), Pre-Junior (12yrs-14yrs), Juniors (15yrs to 17yrs), adults (18yrs +) and Seniors (35yrs+).

There will be 2 events: Patterns and Sparring.

 Competition schedule:

 1.30pm Registration for Cadets (Under 12yrs).
2.00pm Competition Start for Cadets (Under 12yrs).
4.30pm Estimated Finish for Cadets (Under 12yrs).

4.00pm Registration for Pre-Juniors (12yrs-14yrs), Juniors (15yrs-17yrs), Adults and Seniors.
4.30pm Competition Start for Pre-Juniors (12yrs-14yrs), Juniors (15yrs-17yrs), Adults and Seniors.
6.30pm Estimated Finish for Pre-Juniors (12yrs-14yrs), Juniors (15yrs-17yrs), Adults and Seniors.

Entry fee: 
£10 per event.

Spectator Fees:
The cost for spectators is £5.00 for the whole day. Under 5 yrs.- free.

 Protection Equipment Requirements:

The following sparring equipment is mandatory for competitors taking part in the sparring event:
Head Guard, Mouth Guard, Sparring Gloves, Sparring Foot Pads, Groin guard (Male), Shin Guards.                                

Failure to turn up at the sparring ring fully equipped in time may result in the competitor being disqualified. 

Pattern Event:  

The pattern event will be separated into 2 divisions:

Yellow Tags to Green Tags, Green Belt to Blue Tags. 

Competitors will perform an optional pattern up to their grade. 

Sparring Event: 

For Cadets (under 12yrs) competitors will be separated in height divisions.

For Junior (13-17yrs), Adults and Seniors, the competitors will be separated into weight categories. 

Medals: 

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place of each event. 

How to enter:

Please complete the form below.

The deadline for entries is Thursday 14^th May 2026.