All Class British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Course
- Ages 18+
Open to New Referees, National Refresher, National Promotion
Date and time
Location
Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths
University of London 8 Lewisham Way London SE14 6NW United KingdomRefund Policy
Agenda
Pre-course Study
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome by Tutor: Master Gerry Reilly, Class 3 International Referee
9:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Theoretical Module Overview
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Practical: Poomsae Practice – Accuracy & Presentation
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Recognised Poomsae Scoring Practice (Accuracy & Presentation)
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Declaration of the Winner & Coordinator Duties Practice
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM
Testing Explanation
4:40 PM - 5:15 PM
Examinations: Scoring & Theory Tests
5:15 PM - 5:20 PM
Course Closure
About this event
- Event lasts 8 hours
- Ages 18+
🥋 British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Course – London
📅 Date: Sunday, 14th September🕘 Time: 9:00 AM (prompt start) – 5:00 PM📍 Venue: Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London📌 Address: 8 Lewisham Way, London SE14 6NW💷 Cost: £25👤 Tutor: Master Gerry Reilly, Class 3 International Referee
🔍 Course Overview
The British Taekwondo Poomsae Referee Department invites you to a full-day Poomsae Referee Course in London. Whether you're an experienced referee seeking a refresher or promotion, or you're just beginning your journey in officiating, this course is designed to support your development.
Who Should Attend:
- Existing referees looking to update their knowledge or be considered for promotion.
- New candidates (must be 18+ and hold a minimum of 1st Dan) interested in becoming certified Poomsae referees.
🎯 What to Expect
- In-depth training on current Poomsae refereeing rules and standards.
- Practical sessions to develop scoring accuracy and decision-making.
- Interactive discussions led by Master Gerry Reilly, offering insights from international experience.
- Networking opportunities with fellow referees and Taekwondo professionals.
- Certification pathway for new referees and advancement opportunities for existing ones.
Frequently asked questions
Must hold a 1st Dan Kukkiwon certificate Must have knowledge up to Poomsae Taeback
Pass a 35-question multiple choice exam (70% pass mark) Complete a scoring exam and presentation explanation Submit: Copy of 1st Dan Kukkiwon certificate 3 Poomsae performance videos: Yuk Jang, Keumgang, Taeback Hand signals & commands video (cut-off system)
Must be a Class 3 referee with 1 year of active experience Judged at least 8 times since Class 3 promotion 2nd Dan Kukkiwon Knowledge up to Shipjin Completed Freestyle Poomsae Online Module
Wear a Taekwondo uniform (Dobok) Record in 1080p at 30fps Ensure full body visibility throughout the video Upload videos as Unlisted on YouTube and share the links via email
Yes! British Taekwondo offers: Class 2: Requires 1 year of Class 3 experience, 2nd Dan Kukkiwon, and judging experience Class 1: Requires 2 years of Class 2 experience, 3rd Dan Kukkiwon, and advanced judging experience
All levels require a Kukkiwon Dan certificate: Class 3: 1st Dan Class 2: 2nd Dan Class 1: 3rd Dan
Multiple Choice Exams: 70% Scoring Exams: Must meet the designated scoring range and complete all documentation correctly.
Must be a Class 2 referee with 2 years of active experience Judged at least 8 times since Class 2 promotion 3rd Dan Kukkiwon Knowledge up to Hansu Completed Freestyle Poomsae Online Module
Exams: Taken immediately after the course Videos: Must be submitted by the following Sunday at 6:00 PM
Label all files clearly with your name and content type Email all materials in one email to: ? education.poomsaereferees@britishtaekwondo.org