AUGUST 9 11, 2019
Unified Taekwon-Do World Championships August 9-11, 2019 Iguazu Falls, Brazil (Foz do Iguaçu, Brasil) Unified Taekwon-Do is proud to announce that the next World Championships will be held in the beautiful city of Iguazu Falls, Brazil (Foz do Iguaçu, Brasil). Iguazu Falls is one of the most spectacular tourist destinations in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The vibrant culture, diversity and accessibility of Brazil make it the perfect location for an international event. Competition Venue GINASIO COSTA CAVALCANTE R. Lisboa, 500 Jardim Alice I Foz do Iguaçu, Brasil
Martial arts are widely popular throughout Brazil including Capoeira, Jiu-jitsu, Karate, and Taekwon-Do.
Competitor Eligibility The tournament is open to competitors from any Taekwon-Do organization. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITORS Cadets Juniors Seniors Veterans 12 years old and under. 10th gup 1st dan. Girls and boys. 13-17 years old, 10th gup 3rd dan. Girls and boys. 18-35 years old. 10th gup 6th dan. Men and women. 36 years old and up. 10th gup 6th dan. Men and women. TEAM COMPETITORS Cadets Juniors Seniors Veterans Team Size: 3. Tul only. 12 years old and under. 1st dan. Co-ed. Team Size: 3 + 1 alternate. 13-17 years old. 1st 3rd dan. Girls and boys. Team Size: 5 + 1 alternate. 18-35 / Unrestricted. 1st 6th dan. Men and women. Team Size: 3 + 1 alternate. 36 years old and up. 1st 6th dan. Men and women. Registration The head of each delegation must register through Unified Taekwon-Do Headquarters. Competitor registration will be completed by each head of delegation. Entry fees will be paid in USD by the head of delegation during the registration and weigh-in period.
The national futbol (soccer) team has won the World Cup 5 times.
Schedule of Events (subject to change) AUGUST 2019 Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday 7 Thursday 8 Friday 9 Saturday 10 Sunday 11 Arrival of teams Arrival of teams Arrival of teams Registration and weigh-ins Sightseeing to Iguazu Falls (bus transportation available) Registration and weigh-ins Meeting for heads of delegations Seminar with Grand Master Hwang Umpire meeting Tournament kickoff dinner for all competitors and staff (tickets available) COMPETITION BEGINS Color Belts: all ages, all events Black Belts: Cadets OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY Black belt competition begins Junior boys and girls Veteran men and women Presentation of awards Black belt competition continues Senior men and women Open team division men and women, all events Presentation of awards CLOSING CEREMONY Celebration
Largest country in South America and 5th largest country in the world with a population of about 200 million.
Travel Information Visas A tourist visa is needed to travel to Brazil from some countries. For more information on visa applications and travel advisories, visit www.portalconsular. itamaraty.gov.br/vistos-para-viajar-ao-brasil If you will be flying into nearby airports in Paraguay or Argentina, be aware that they have separate visa requirements. Local Airports Daily flights connect Iguazu to the major cities of Brazil and South America. Bus transportation will be available for delegations arriving into FOZ DO IGUAÇU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IGU). Alternate airports GUARANI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AGT) in Ciudad de Este, Paraguay and CATARATAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IGR) in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina are each about 34 km from Iguazu Falls, Brazil. Brazilians have a reputation for being one of the most hospitable in the world, hosting an average of 6 million tourists each year.
The local currency is the Brazilian Real. (R$)
Accommodations Room blocks and special rates have been arranged with designated local hotels. All of the hotels have multi-lingual staff and are centrally located to the competition venue, shopping, restaurants and other conveniences. Delegations staying at these hotels will be provided transportation to and from the tournament venue during the competition. Heads of delegations who are registered with Unified Taekwon-Do will receive hotel details and reservation information. Payment, cancellations and all other arrangements will be made directly between each delegation and the hotel management. There are several other hotels in the area that cater to tourists and delegations are welcome to make arrangements best suited for their group. Brazil is the only Portuguese speaking country in South America, and shares a border with every country in South America except Chile and Ecuador.
Brazil has a mostly tropical climate and is home to the largest number of species of mammals, plants, and freshwater fish.
Visiting Iguazu National Park Brazil has 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among the best known is the Iguazu National Park, home to one of the world s largest and most impressive waterfalls at 1.7 miles (2.7 km) wide and with a total of 275 drops. Round trip bus transportation from the designated hotels to the park will be organized by the tournament committee through heads of delegation. Advance reservations required. There are also many tourism companies that offer excursions and tours of the park and other area attractions. Iguazu National Park is occupied by several rare and endangered species, among them the giant otter and the giant anteater.
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