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This year's tournament returns from the 8th to the 15th of December 2026. Diani, Kenya.

Diani Junior Taekwondo

Discipline in every movement. Respect in every contest.

Safe junior competition shaped by discipline, respect, technical control, and clear age and weight verification.

DJC week • 8-15 December 2026
Team rateKES 1,500
Individual entryKES 2,000
Age groups6
Round length90 sec

Tournament overview

A complete DJC experience for taekwondo participants.

DJC taekwondo gives junior athletes a professionally managed environment to build skill, discipline, confidence, respect, and competition experience.

Age verification, weight clearance, protective equipment, controlled competition areas, safeguarding, and medical authority place athlete welfare at the centre of every contest.

2026 registrationKES 1,500 per participant

Registering independently? The individual entry rate is KES 2,000, and DJC will help find a suitable team or entry pathway subject to availability.

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Age categories

Know where every participant fits before registration.

Junior A6-7 years
Junior B8-9 years
Junior C10-11 years
Junior D12-13 years
Cadets14-16 years
Seniors17-19 years

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How it works

A visible route from entry to final recognition.

  1. 01
    Registration & verification

    Confirm identity, date of birth, club, event, and supporting records.

  2. 02
    Weigh-in

    Athletes attend the official weigh-in for final weight-category clearance.

  3. 03
    Three rounds

    Each round provides 1 minute 30 seconds of sparring.

  4. 04
    Winning condition

    Two consecutive round wins decide the contest before a third round is needed.

  5. 05
    Golden point

    A tied match after round three proceeds to a first-valid-score fourth round.

See the wider DJC process and qualification flow.

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Registration requirements

Clear records protect participants and competition integrity.

Before approval

  • Accurate athlete identity, date of birth, gender, school or club, and contact records
  • Age and weight category information with attendance at official weigh-in
  • Parent or guardian details, birth certificate, and current passport photo
  • Mandatory protective equipment in safe condition and an approved dobok
  • Signed DJC participation declaration and compliance with coach, spectator, and safeguarding rules

Playing environment

  • A controlled competition floor with restricted athlete and official access
  • Designated coaching, warm-up, holding, and spectator areas
  • Referees, judges, technical officials, and medical support
  • Final venue, weigh-in, and reporting details published before competition

Need help before committing?

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Awards

Recognition for performance, growth, and sporting character.

01

Gold, silver, bronze, and fourth-position medals

02

Participation trophy for every participating athlete

03

Individual special recognition for exceptional performances

04

Main, Plate, Bowl, and Drop team cups based on accumulated athlete points

Official documents

Read the source before you register.

DJC Team Participation Agreement 2026

The complete agreement governing admission, participation, safeguarding, finance, conduct, media, data, and dispute resolution.

Participation Contract Acknowledgement Form

The declaration form an authorized representative signs after reviewing the full participation agreement.

DJC Code of Conduct 2026

Standards for players, coaches, officials, parents, guardians, and supporters across DJC.

Diani Junior Taekwondo Rules & Regulations

Taekwondo eligibility, age and weight verification, equipment, scoring, safety, conduct, safeguarding, protests, and sanctions.

Taekwondo Competition Format

Three-round bout structure, rest periods, two-round winning condition, and golden-point procedure.

DJC Taekwondo Awards Structure

Individual medals and trophies, team cups, and the team points approach for taekwondo.

DJC Accommodation Policy 2026

Official and independent accommodation rules, booking channels, safeguarding expectations, liability, and team responsibilities.

Looking for event-wide documents and future match files?

Open Resource Centre

FAQs

Fast answers before registration.

What is the taekwondo registration fee?

The team, club, or school rate is KES 1,500 per athlete. Individual taekwondo entry is KES 2,000, with DJC placement support where needed.

How are athletes categorized?

Athletes compete by age and the official weight categories announced by the technical committee, with compulsory weigh-in and verification.

How long is a match?

Each match has three 90-second rounds. Winning two consecutive rounds ends the match; a tied contest moves to a golden-point fourth round.

What equipment is required?

Mandatory protective equipment may include a head guard, body protector, forearm and shin guards, groin protection, mouth guard, gloves, and an approved dobok.

DJC 2026

See it. Understand it. Trust it. Register.