Getting ready for your next event
Before registering for an event, make sure to talk to your instructor or Master for the appropriate recommendation. Once your child earns a yellow belt, they will be ready for sparring training, and sparring gear will be available for purchase. The Master may also offer sparring gear to lower belts who have demonstrated the necessary skills.
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
- WE Martial Arts Uniform. Replacements: https://square.link/u/Bd7DFyo9
- Solid Color Belt: Yellow, Green, Blue, Red or Black. Replacements: https://square.link/u/TK69H4os
- Sparring Gloves: Use the ones that came on your sparring bag. Replacements: https://square.link/u/EX2DEbGv
- Sparring Helmet: Use the one that came on your sparring bag. Replacement: https://square.link/u/fNnfOPSp
- Mouth guard: Only white or transparent. https://square.link/u/UpV2SNme
- Mouth guard for athletes with braces. Only white or transparent: https://a.co/d/eIOfT6e
- Groin protection. Use the one that came on your sparring bag. Replacement:: https://square.link/u/rj4mZuQw
- Shin Guard: Use the ones that came on your sparring bag. Replacements: https://square.link/u/Fm9siPLn
- Arm & elbow guard: Use the ones that came on your sparring bag. Replacement: https://square.link/u/r0ombAAL
- For USATKD sanctioned events bring a Valid ID: It can be school ID, state issued ID, GAL, passport, or birth certificate.
- Socks with sensors: For competition you must use Daedo or KPNP. This is normally a requirement for higher belts. Check with us before making any purchase.
- Athletes with glasses may use contact lenses with a doctor's prescription.
NO MANDATORY, BUT RECOMMENDED
- Team Jacket. https://square.link/u/YzKtV0cm
- Team T-shirt https://square.link/u/mJVgYQIn
- Mouth Guard Case:
- Water bottle: Any of your preference
- Backpack for your equipment: https://square.link/u/YcWO3kQY
- Flip Flops or crocs: Take your flip flops or crocs for competition day.
THE DAY OF THE COMPETITION
- Make sure you check all the list above and that you have all the equipment and documents with you.
- Label or mark your equipment.
- Pack a healthy snack. Pack enough for 8 hours. We suggest protein bars, nuts, fruits, and a healthy sandwich.
- Remember to cut your nails. It is mandatory by the federations.
- Do not wear hair pins or jewelry. It is not allowed by the federations.
- Have your uniform and equipment clean.
- If you have long hair, remember that you must have your hair in a ponytail. You cannot use hair pins. Remember that for Poomsae, presentation counts on your score.
- Show a courteous attitude and always pick up your equipment and garbage.
- Enjoy your experience!
TIPS FOR PARENTS
- Competitions are exciting and full of adrenaline, and sometimes a little bit chaotic. If this is your first competition please have in mind that we strongly recommend our athletes to support each other during the entire competition, but this could be exhausting for little kids, so please plan accordingly for you and your family members.
- Plan accordingly for snacks and food as sometimes the options available nearby are not healthy choices.
- We strongly promote independence, but is important to help your kid check the competition list twice.
