Ging Wu Kung Fu Martial Arts Association

We will be using the decimal point system. The Judges first set of scores will be the “whole number (i.e. 8), the second set of scores will be the decimal, (i.e. 5) and the entire score is 8.5

The competitors will complete their form and judges will set a baseline score, the high and low scores will be eliminated and the sum of the remaining 3 scores will be the competitor’s final score. Only colored belts 12 and under are allowed one restart with no loss of points. Colored belts 13 and over and black belts, restart will not be allowed and a deduction of points according to judge’s criteria.

If a tie results in any of the form competitions, the high and low score will be added back on. If the score is still tied, the competitors involved will do their Kata again, and the judges will indicate by a show of hands who will advance.

If your form requires a larger area than the normal ring, let your judges know before you start your form.

Non Chinese Style (Traditional/contemporary)– An empty hand form that is a mandatory requirement for advancement by your school that requires power and intensity in movements that is mostly but not exclusively blocks and strikes linear in nature.

Chinese Style (Traditional/contemporary)– An empty hand form that is a mandatory requirement for advancement by your school that requires flowing hand and leg movements that are mostly but not exclusively circular in nature.

Non Chinese Style Weapons– A form that is a mandatory requirement for advancement by your school that uses traditional weapons.

Examples of weapons (but not exclusive to): Bo, Sai, Kama, Tonfa, Nunchaku, Samurai sword & etc.

Chinese Style Weapons– A form that is a mandatory requirement for advancement by your school that uses Traditional Chinese weapons.

Examples of weapons (but not exclusive to): Spear, Bamboo Staff, Kung Fu Sword, horse bench, monk spade, 3 sectional staff, 9 sections whip, etc.

Non Chinese Style Competitors who enter a Chinese Style Division, and perform a Non Chinese Style Form will automatically be deducted one point.

Likewise, a Chinese Style Competitor who enters a Non Chinese Style Division and performs a Chinese Style Form will automatically be deducted one point.

Point Sparring Rules

Each match will be two minutes or first competitor to received five points – whichever comes first. Points are received by touch contact strikes to the helmet, chest, stomach and kidney, controlled non-contact techniques to the face and back. Any target can be scored on with non-contact strikes if the judges feel that contact could have been achieved if desired, or there was no attempt to block by the opponent (i.e. spinning back kick to the head). No strikes below the belt, with the exception of sweeps to the outside of opponent’s foot, followed by an offensive technique. Trapping defenses must be followed up with an immediate attack. Every time a competitor committed a violation of rules, a warning is issued and the opponent will receive one point.

Kata (Form) Rules

Point Sparring Rules