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General Rules for All Competitors

1. Competitors must have an internet connection which will allow them to run the zoom application

2. Competitors should be dressed in a martial art uniform

3. Competitors must be ready to compete when their name is called

Traditional Forms & Weapons Division Rules

1. Traditional forms/weapons must capture the essence of classic martial arts movements, showcasing the traditional techniques, stances, footwork. Forms may be unmodified or modified from what a system or school considers being the original version of the form.

2. No extreme moves are allowed

3. Dropping of the weapon will result in lowest score for under belts and disqualification for black belts.

Creative Forms & Weapons Division Rules

1. Creative forms/weapons allows forms to include contemporary martial arts techniques that have evolved over the years. These may be devised in its entirety by the competitor or his/her instructor. A form in the Creative Division must ONLY include techniques which originate from martial arts.

2. No extreme moves are allowed

3. Dropping of the weapon will result in lowest score for under belts and disqualification for black belts.

Extreme/Musical Forms & Weapons Division Rules

1. Extreme Divisions allow the competitor to perform any movements whether they originate from traditional or contemporary martial arts systems or otherwise.

2. Extreme divisions must have the competitor execute at least one technique that involves an inverted move or a rotation greater than 360 degrees in any single rotation of the body. 

3. Musical Divisions requires the form to meet the criteria for Traditional, Creative, Extreme Forms, or a combination of the three, choreographed in a general sense to the beats or rhythm of music by the competitor

4. Dropping of the weapon in either division will result in lowest score for under belts and disqualification for black belts.

Kukkiwon Poomsae Challenge Rules

1. All poomsae should be in accordance to KKW standards. Deviation of the standards may result in down grade of score.

2. Novice ranks may perform Taeguk 2 or Taeguk 3

3. Intermediate ranks may perform Taeguk 5 or Taeguk 5

4. Advance ranks may perform Taeguk 6, Taeguk 7 or Taeguk 8

5. Jr. Black Belts or Poom Belts may select Koryo, Kuemgang or Taebaek to perform.

6. Adult black belts 1st through 3rd dan may select Koryo, Kuemgang or Taebaek poomsae to perform.

7. Adult black belts 4th dan and higher may select from Pyongwon or higher poomsae to perform.