Competition
The ITF rules directory lists Official ITF Rules of Competition, Version 2026-1, together with a changes document and additional competition procedures.
Qualifications and protocol
Use the published By-Laws for grading and instructor requirements, and the Official Protocol for formal conduct in training and at events.
Governance and welfare
The same directory includes statutes, governance regulations, ethics and safeguarding policies, and disciplinary documents.
Before using a document
- Check its title, version and effective date.
- Confirm whether it applies to the event or procedure concerned.
- Read the organiser’s additional instructions.
- Ask the responsible official if versions or requirements appear inconsistent.
Our national document collection remains available separately. ITF publications retain their original language; these introductory guides are summaries.