United Mirae Kuk Sool
office@umks.net
Information:
Competition Requirements by Age and Rank
Registration deadline:
Wed Oct 22, 2025 23:59 CDT about 1 month ago
1 event: $90
2 events: $110
3 events: $130
4 events: $145
5 events: $160
6 events: $175
7 events: $175
8 events: $190
9 events: $190
10 events: $200
11 events: $200
12 events: $200
General Information
We are delighted to announce our United Mirae Kuk Sool Tournament in Peoria, Illinois. Special thanks to our Diamond Level Sponsor, Beacon of Hope Hospice, offering Quality of Life to your loved one. Serving Illinois and Iowa counties with specialized hospice care. Visit bohhospice.org
DAY ONE:
Friday, October 24, 2025 (starting at 3pm)
LOCATION: EVOLUTION MARTIAL ARTS, 122 S. 14th Street, Pekin, IL 61554
-All UMKS 2nd Dahn and Higher Competition will take place
-1st Dahn Adults will compete in Mirae Ki Cho Hyung and Mirae Cho Geup Hyung (these events only)
DAY TWO:
Saturday, October 25, 2025
LOCATION: RIVERPLEX Arena, 600 Northeast Water Street, Peoria, IL 61603
-All Color Belts (all ages) and UMKS 1st Dahn Youth, Teens and Adults will have their regular competition
-Open Tournament Events take place
Doors Open @ 7:45am | Judges Meeting @ 8am | Event Starts @ 8:30am
SPECTATOR FEES:
Teens & Adults $15 | Kids 5-12 yrs $10 | Kids 4 and under FREE
(Payment methods: cash, check, Venmo or PayPal - pay at the door)
* Get one FREE Spectator Ticket for every Youth (17 & Younger) registered competitor. Free spectator must check in when the competitor checks in for competition *
ENTRY FEES:
1 Event = $90 (Regular Price $90)
2 Events = $110 (Regular Price $110)
3 Events = $130 (Regular Price $130)
4 Events = $145 (Regular Price $145)
5 Events = $160 (Regular Price $160)
6 or 7 Events = $175 (Regular Price $175)
8 or 9 Events = $190 (Regular Price $190)
10, 11, or 12 Events = $200 (Regular Price $200)
SUPER EARLY BIRD OFFER: Register before July 31st and receive $25 off the regular price. Discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
EARLY BIRD OFFER: Register between August 1st - September 30th and receive $15 off the regular price. Discount will be automatically applied at checkout.
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UMKS MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS:
-(Mirae) Ki Cho Hyung, Parts 4-8, Open to All UMKS Ranks
-(Mirae) Cho Geup Hyung + Extension, Open to All UMKS Yellow Belts and Higher
-Bae Ki Hyung, Open to all UMKS Dahn Bo Nim and Higher
KUK SOOL SPECIFIC EVENTS:
-Kuk Sool Forms (Hyung)
-Kuk Sool Staff
-Kuk Sool Sword
-Kuk Sool Techniques (Sool)
THESE EVENTS ARE OPEN TO ALL STYLES AND MARTIAL ART SCHOOLS:
-Fight Choreography / Self Defense (Advanced Ranks, Ages 9+)
-Breaking (Black Belt Adults Only)
-Point Sparring
-Empty Hand Forms
-Weapon Forms
Where numbers allow you will compete within your own belt rank and age group only; however, in some instances we may need to combine divisions/age groups to create a fair competition.
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REGISTER WITH RANKING LISTED HERE:
~White and grey belts will register as a WHITE BELT.
~If you are a yellow or orange belt, register as a YELLOW BELT.
~If you are a blue, green and camo belt, register as a BLUE BELT.
~If you are a red or purple belt, register as a RED BELT.
~Brown Belts will register as a BROWN BELT.
~DBN 0-3 stripes will register as a DBN 0-3.
~DBN 4+ and red/black belts will register as a DBN 4+.
~Jo Kyo Nim and 1st Dahn will register as 1st DAHN.
~Kyo Sa Nim and 2nd Dahn will register as a 2nd DAHN.
~Bu Sa Bum Nim and 3rd Dahn will register as a 3rd DAHN.
~Sa Bum Nim and 4th Dahn will register as a 4th DAHN.
*For a visual representation of this, see the Rank Comparison Chart Under Information*
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Preliminary schedule provided under the information section as an attachment. Please refer back the week of tournament for any last-minute adjustments.
RING ASSIGNMENTS AND APPROXIMATE START TIMES: will be accessible from your Kihapp Login the day before the tournament takes place.
AWARDS:
-Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place.
-Mirae Ki Cho Hyung Champion
-Mirae Cho Geup Hyung Champion
-Grand Champion for Black Belts
-Mirae Champion for UMKS Black Belts
-Open Tournament Champion
VENDORS:
Sights Ink will be on-site selling tournament tees, long sleeve shirts and hoodies.
We have souvenir t-shirts available for pre-order https://stores.inksoft.com/KukSoolFall2025/shop/home
Bobbie Lanes BBQ (11:00am - 3:00pm)
MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION
After the competition has concluded, we will have Black Belt Promotions and a Martial Arts Demonstration, featuring UMKS Masters.