JOIN US FOR THE AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

This is an open invitation to all VRMA Taekwon-Do members to register now to join the our team representing New Zealand & Van Roon Martial Arts at the Bai Rui National Taekwon-Do Championships to be held in Brisbane, Australia on 4-5 October of this year.

Families are most welcome to join us, plus members of all ages and ranks!

As the tournament is rapidly approaching, time is of the essence.
To express your interest in joining us as a member of the New Zealand team, please complete the following form including your gender, age, weight (if sparring) and the events you are interested in participating in.
We will be accepting application from all ages, ranks and abilities including young ones (minimum age 5 years), older adults who are in their 40’s and 50’s and of course teenagers and adults of both blackbelt and colourbelt level (minimum rank is 8th Gup yellow belt).

Once we have your expression of interest and personal details, you will received more information via email, in which more updates will be shared as to our trip itinerary with an estimation of costs plus information about the suggested flights, tournament venue, accommodation, plus fun family friendly activities such as theme parks for after the tournament.

BELOW: A MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANISERS, OUR HOSTS FROM BAI RUI:

”Dear GrandMasters, Masters & Instructors,

We would like to cordially invite you to the Bai Rui National Championships, to be held at Nissan Arena, Brisbane on 4th & 5th October, 2025. 

Please feel free to distribute this invitation throughout your respective organisations and members.  We hope to make this our largest & most comprehensive post-Covid Bai Rui tournament so far! With 300 attending last year, it was a great event, and hope to make this one even better. 

The rule set with regards to scoring and infractions will be based on the ITF rules (link below), with some variations regarding divisions as necessary depending on total numbers of competitors in each division. Divisions may also be merged, depending on numbers. 

Please be aware that our children's (12 years & under) divisions will be allocated by height (up to 135 cm) for sparring and special techniques, and by age and rank for patterns.  Above 135 cm, are allocated by weight for sparring divisions. For all of our childrens divisions, there will be a no contact rule for the head. Scoring opportunities still exist for the head, with a close technique (< 5cm distance) to the high section, which is unblocked by the opponent, being scored as it would be for contact in the adult divisions. However, please also be aware that head contact in our childrens divisions will result in warnings for the attacking competitor.  Enjoyment, not tears is the goal for our kids!  

Also, please note that there is no requirement for 2 sets of sparring equipment in red & blue as outlined in the official rules. We will designate red & blue competitors with ribbon/tape.  As long as the sparring gear meets the physical requirements (ie open hand gloves; fully covered boots, etc.)  

Please keep an eye out for the registration link coming soon! 

https://itftkd.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Official-ITF-Rules-of-Competition-Version-2022v3.pdf”

BAI RUI NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

4-5 October, 2025
Nissan Arena, Brisbane, QLD
AUSTRALIA