(Now that this question has been corrected to specify the American Taekwondo Association, I will direct my answer to that organization.)
All of the rules for ATA tournaments, including Black Belt Weapons competition, may be found at the link cited in the related link below. It includes the following information:
TRADITIONAL WEAPONS - BLACK BELT RULES & PROCEDURES
Approved Weapons - Rank & Size Specifications
If competing in weapons, black belts MUST compete with a Protech Approved weapon(s) assigned to their rank or lower. Black Belt students must confer with their instructor concerning the weapon they will use in competition.
Black Belts MUST perform the required Black Belt form assigned to the weapon. Black Belts do not use "free style" forms unless breaking a tie.
The following weapons, as well as which Black Belt Rank may use them, are listed below:
Single Bahng Mahng Ee for 1st Degrees or above
If competitor is under 60" tall, they MAY use either 21" or 25" weapon
If competitor is 60" or over, they MUST use 25" weapon
Double Bahng Mahng Ee for 2nd Degrees or above (same size as for single)
Single Ssahng Jeol Bong for 1st Degrees or above
If competitor is under 60" tall, they MAY use either 9" or 12" weapon
If competitor is 60" or over, they MUST use 12" weapon
Oh Sung Do for 1st Degrees or above
Double Ssahng Jeol Bong for 2nd Degrees or above (same size as for single)
Ssahng Nat for 2nd Degrees or above (this is a double weapon only)
If competitor is under 60" tall, they MAY use either 9" or 12" weapon
If competitor is 60" or over, they MUST use 12" weapon
The "collapsible" Ssahng Nat Protech safety weapon may be used.
Jahng Bong for 3rd Degrees or above
If doing Mid-Range, weapon MUST be at least shoulder height or longer
If doing Long Range, weapon MUST be at least 4" taller than competitor
Sam Dan Bong for 4th Degrees or above
Jee Pahng Ee for 4th Degrees or above
Any wooden model is permitted (rubber cap on end must be removed)
Gum Do for 4th Degrees or above
July 2010
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