D-tuomarikoulutus

The D Umpire Course is the introductory officiating course organized by the Finnish ITF Taekwon-Do Association for practitioners interested in becoming competition umpires. The course introduces the rules of the various competition disciplines, the responsibilities of different umpire roles, and the procedures used during competitions. It provides the knowledge required to officiate at T3-level events and serves as the foundation for further umpire education. During the course, participants will learn the basics of judging patterns, sparring, power breaking, special techniques, and pre-arranged sparring, as well as rules related to competitors’ equipment and safety. The course also introduces the Finnish ITF Taekwon-Do umpire system and officiating practices. The course is intended for Taekwon-Do practitioners who are at least 14 years old, hold a minimum rank of blue belt, and are interested in contributing to competitions as an umpire.