Information
VENUE - Online via Zoom
All competitors must have a stable internet connection and Zoom application to compete.
Division Pricing
$40.00 - All Divisions (Includes registration fee)
All 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners are eligible for medals

General Rules for All Competitors
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Competitors must have an internet connection which will allow them to run the zoom application
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Competitors should be dressed in a martial art uniform
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Competitors must be ready to compete when their name is called
Traditional Forms & Weapons Division Rules
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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.
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No extreme moves are allowed
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Dropping of the weapon will result in lowest score for under belts and disqualification for black belts.
Creative Forms & Weapons Division Rules
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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.
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No extreme moves are allowed
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Dropping of the weapon will result in lowest score for under belts and disqualification for black belts.
Extreme/Musical Forms & Weapons Division Rules
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Extreme Divisions allow the competitor to perform any movements whether they originate from traditional or contemporary martial arts systems or otherwise.
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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.
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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
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Dropping of the weapon in either division will result in lowest score for under belts and disqualification for black belts.
Kukkiwon Poomsae Challenge Rules
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All poomsae should be in accordance to KKW standards. Deviation of the standards may result in down grade of score.
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Novice ranks may perform Taeguk 2 or Taeguk 3
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Intermediate ranks may perform Taeguk 5 or Taeguk 5
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Advance ranks may perform Taeguk 6, Taeguk 7 or Taeguk 8
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Jr. Black Belts or Poom Belts may select Koryo, Kuemgang or Taebaek to perform.
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Adult black belts 1st through 3rd dan may select Koryo, Kuemgang or Taebaek poomsae to perform.
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Adult black belts 4th dan and higher may select from Pyongwon or higher poomsae to perform.