REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
***Due to rising costs, T-shirts are no longer included with event registration. Please order all shirts individually as needed***
$30.00 - Tiny Tigers/Little Dragons
$75.00 - Gup/Dan Registration
$25.00 - T-Shirts
There is no on-site registration.
Absolutely no applications will be accepted after April 10, 2026
**T-Shirt Orders Close 3/27/2026**
ELIGIBILITY:
All competitors, instructors and their studios must be currently registered with the World Tang Soo Do Association. All Cho Dan Bo and Black Belts must be current members of the Region 21 Leadership Club.
SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM - Doors open
8:10 AM - Judge's meeting
9:00 AM - Black Belt Competition
10:30 AM - Opening Ceremonies
11:30 AM - Tiny Tiger/Gup Competition
DIVISIONS AND CATEGORIES:
Divisions may be combined or split up at the discretion of the championship management.
AWARDS:
There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd and co-3rd in each category. There will be medals for non-winning participants in the 12 and under divisions. There will be a total of eight grand champion trophies based on the overall point winner in the following categories for Male and Female: Adult Dan (18-35), Senior Dan (36 and over), Junior Dan(17 and under), and Gup (all ages). Grand champions are chosen by total points accumulated; 1st place - 10 points; 2nd place - 8 points; 3rd or co-3rd place - 5 points.
SPARRING:
Please remember to bring all of your sparring gear for the dae ryun. This includes head gear, mouthpiece, hand and foot gear and groin cup (males). All WTSDA competition rules are in effect.
UNIFORMS:
Only an official WTSDA dobohk and belt may be worn. Regulation patches and trim are required.
EVENT Hotel info
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center
Reserve your rooms here by March 19th.
You may also book rooms by calling
1-800-HILTONS and providing the code “90M”.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
Advanced Training
Training for 2nd dans and above!
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:
Central Florida Tang Soo Do
72 E. Main St.
Apopka, FL 32703
***IMPORTANT NOTE***
WTSDA rules now require wristbands for entry to all sanctioned competitions and regional events.
2 wristbands will be included with the cost of registration for all ranks and divisions (including Tiny Tiger / Little Dragons). All competitors and family members will need wristbands.Non-competing family members age 5 and under do not need wristbands for entry. Additional wristbands will be available at a cost of $1. You will be able to purchase them at check-in, but it is highly recommended to go ahead and purchase any additional entry wristbands you need when you register. This will help us all get in to the event in a timely manner. Thanks for helping us streamline this new process for our events.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
ORLANDO CITY SOCCEER GAME
Saturday Evening - 7:30 PM
Region 21 Group Experience:
Orlando City vs Houston Dynamo
Wear your event shirts (they will be purple).
Tickets are $20 & must be purchased in advance.
Deadline to order is April 3rd, 2026
Parking and Food are not included.
These are paid on-site at your discretion.
Location:
Inter & Co Stadium
655 W Church St.
Orlando, FL 32805
RULES:
Championship will follow the rules of the WTSDA.
See the 2022 WTSDA Championship Handbook for more details. Rule books are available from WTSDA Headquarters at a cost of $8.00
HYUNG:
You may perform the hyung needed to earn your present rank or acquire your next rank.
WEAPONS:
4th - 2nd Gup Bong Hyung Ill Bu
1st Gup - Cho Dan Bo Bong Hyung E Bu.
Cho Dan Bong Hyung E Bu or Sam Bu.
E Dan may perform Bong Hyung Sam Bu, Dan Gum Hyung, or Ki Cho Jang Gum Hyung.
Sam Dan may perform Dan Gum Hyung, Ki Cho Jang Gum Hyung or Jung Koop Jang Gum Hyung.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Championship info
Location:
Apopka High School
555 Martin St
Apopka, FL 32712
Friday, April 17, 2026
BLACK BELT TESTING
Black Belt written test must be completed online through your dojang 1-2 weeks prior.
5:00 PM Doors Open - Don't be late!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Black Belt physical test
We must be out of the building by 9:30 sharp!
Location:
Apopka High School
555 Martin St
Apopka, FL 32712