Tang Soo Do T-Shirt & Hoodie Design Competition

Master Brett Nelson
5 days ago
2 min read

We’re excited to announce a Tang Soo Do T-Shirt & Hoodie Design Competition open to ALL students! This is your chance to showcase your creativity, FMAC spirit, and love for all things Tang Soo Do by designing the front or back of a T-shirt or hoodie that represents our martial arts community.

Students are invited (by the end of February) to submit an original design inspired by Tang Soo Do - this could include elements such as martial arts values, traditional symbols, movement, strength, discipline, or modern creative interpretations. The goal is to create a design that students would be proud to wear both inside and outside the Do Jang.

The winning design will be professionally developed and turned into an official Tang Soo Do T-shirt or hoodie that will be made available for purchase by all students. In addition, the winner will receive their own custom T-shirt or hoodie featuring their design as a special prize.

This competition is a great opportunity to combine creativity with martial arts spirit, contribute to FMAC’s apparel, and leave your mark on our Tang Soo Do community. We encourage all students to participate and have fun expressing what Tang Soo Do means to them!

Entries (pictures) should be emailed to FMACMiddleton@icloud.com. Alternatively, you can hand in drawings to your Instructor & they will forward it on.

Submission Rules & Guidelines

Eligibility

The competition is open to all current Tang Soo Do students.Collaboration is not permitted.

Design Area

Designs should be created for the front or back of a T-shirt or hoodie only - sleeve designs, or all-over prints will not be considered.

Design Theme

Designs should reflect the spirit of Tang Soo Do, such as discipline, respect, perseverance, tradition, strength, or martial arts culture.

Appropriate imagery may include Tang Soo Do symbols, martial arts elements, or creative interpretations of training and values.

All designs must be respectful and suitable for students of all ages.

Original Work

All submissions must be original artwork created by the student. AI-generated artwork is not permitted.

Design Format

Submissions may be hand-drawn or digitally created. Hand-drawn designs should be neatly drawn and clearly labeled. Digital designs should be submitted in high-resolution format (PDF, PNG, or JPEG preferred).

Colour Guidelines

Designs should work well in one to three colours to ensure affordability and print quality.

Avoid overly complex shading or fine details that may not print clearly.

Text & Language

Any text included must be appropriate, respectful, and free of offensive language. Korean characters or martial arts terminology should be accurate and clearly written.

Deadline

All designs must be submitted by Saturday 28th February to FMACMiddleton@icloud.com. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Judging Criteria

Designs will be evaluated based on creativity and originality, connection to Tang Soo Do values, visual appeal/wearability & print feasibility

Design Rights

By submitting a design, students grant permission for FMAC to modify, reproduce, and sell the design on apparel. The winning design may be professionally adjusted for printing while maintaining the original concept.