FORMS DIVISIONS
Traditional forms
This forms division is open to any style of traditional form, be it Hard Style, Soft Style or Korean. Traditional forms can derive from a system, or be a unique form using traditional techniques. There is no Free Style or Extreme Style form allowed.
Traditional Weapons
This forms division is open to any style of traditional form, be it Hard Style, Soft Style or Korean. Traditional forms can derive from a system, or be a unique form using traditional techniques. Traditional weapons must be used.
Creative forms
This division allows competitors the opportunity to include contemporary martial arts techniques that have evolved to current creative motions. Competitors are judged on execution of technique, balance, speed, power, solid stances and focus.
Creative Weapons
This division allows competitors the opportunity to include contemporary martial arts techniques that have evolved. These moves include one handed spins or complicated passes of the weapon around the body. Competitors may use the newer light weight weapons. Competitor cannot perform releases, throws, palm spins or gymnastic moves. Competitors are judged on execution of technique, balance, speed, power, solid stances and focus.
Extreme Forms
The extreme division allows competitors to perform any movement whether they originate from traditional or contemporary martial arts systems. Competitors must perform at least one technique that involves an inverted move or greater than a 360- degree spin in the air. Emphasis is still placed on the quality of execution of techniques and movements, martial arts skills, balance, speed, power, degree of difficulty and showmanship.
Extreme Weapons
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The extreme weapons division allows competitors to perform any movement whether they originate from traditional or contemporary martial arts systems. Competitors must perform at least one technique that involves an inverted move or greater than a 360- degree spin in the air. Emphasis is still placed on the quality of execution of techniques and movements, martial arts skills, balance, speed, power, degree of difficulty and showmanship.
Age breakdown for forms divisions
Novice
7-9
10-12
13-14
15-17
18 -25
26 & Up
Intermediate
7-9
10-12
13-14
15-17
18 & up
Advanced
7-9
10-12
13-14
15-17
18 & up
Black Belt
7-9
10-12
13-14
15-17
18 & up