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The Ringside notebook

Tips, rules and stories from tournament life. Written for ATA taekwondo families, athletes and instructors.

  1. An athlete in a white uniform reads a top ten list posted beside the rings at an ATA tournament · Season points

    ATA State and World Top Ten, Explained

    What the ATA taekwondo state and world top ten lists are, who can be on them, where they lead, and how team sparring points work in the 2026-27 season.
  2. A young athlete in a white uniform looks up at a giant departures board of ring numbers in a busy convention hall · Tournament day

    Your First ATA Nationals: What to Expect

    Going to ATA Nationals? How to find your ring assignment, which day you compete, when to arrive, what's worth points, and what happens if you're late.
  3. An athlete in a white uniform peeks into a mailbox, looking for a package of points · Season points

    ATA Points Missing? How to Check and Fix Them

    ATA tournament points not showing? Why points go missing in 2026-27, what to check first, and how to file ATA's point correction form within 30 days.
  4. A cheerful athlete in a white uniform hangs a silver medal on a long medal rack · Season points

    How ATA Tournament Points Work (2026-27)

    How ATA taekwondo tournament points add up in 2026-27: points by class, which results count, the 123-point max, Recreational divisions and missing points.

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