General Outline of Competition Rules

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TIME LIMITS

Traditional & Modern Wushu Forms
• 30 sec minimum (45 sec - Advanced levels)
• 2 min maximum

All Tai Chi forms (includes 24, 48, & 42)
• 3 min minimum
• 3 min 30 sec maximum

Tai Chi Sword and Other Internal Weapons (wooden swords are allowed if 1lb or more)
• 1 min 30 sec minimum
• 3 min 30 sec maximum

Other Internal & External Forms
• 45 sec minimum
• 2 min 30 sec maximum

Musical Group Events:
1 min 30 sec minimum, 5 min maximum (Internal Form & Internal Weapon)
45 sec minimum, 2 min maximum (External Form & External Weapon)

Wing Chun Wooden Dummy:
2 min max (Intermediate); 2 min 30 sec max (Advanced). Intermediate performs first 4 sections; Advanced competitors perform full set.

Overall Grand Champion Finals Events:
3 min minimum, 5 min maximum (Internal)
45 sec minimum, 2 min maximum (External)

For Taiji & Internal forms, the competitor will be given an audible signal before the last 30 sec of the time limit. The competitor will then have the remaining 30 sec to complete the form.

For all forms competition, point deductions of one-tenth point will be taken for each 5 sec interval outside the time limit.

Reaction skills:
• Restricted-Step Push Hands - two 60 sec rounds with a 15 sec break in between rounds
• Moving Push Hands - one round of 90 sec PUSHING TIME
• Point Sparring - one round of 90 sec.
• Continuous Sparring - two 30 sec rounds of continuous light-contact sparring with a 15 sec break in between rounds
• Weapons Sparring - two 60 sec rounds with a 1 min rest period in between rounds
• Shuai Chiao - two 2 min rounds with a 1 min rest period in between rounds
• Chi Sau - two 90 sec rounds with a 30 second break
• Lug Sau - two 60 sec. rounds with 1 min break in between rounds
• San Shou - two 2 min rounds, with a 1 min rest period in between rounds

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GENERAL RULES

Dress Code:
The LEGENDS of Kung Fu Championship is a formal event. All competitors are required to dress appropriately. Competitors may wear traditional Chinese martial arts uniforms (preferred), or pants appropriate for the Chinese martial arts plus a school T-shirt or an event T-shirt. The competition committee reserves the right to make the final judgements on appropriate attire. Karate-type Gi’s are NOT considered appropriate, and are not permitted. Shoes are mandatory for all events, except for sparring, Lug Sau and Shuai Chiao. All shoes should be regular athletic type shoes. No regular street-type shoes are permitted.

Procedures:
All competitors will be called to the ring at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the event. If a competitor should have an obligation in another ring, he or she must at this time tell the ring official/chief judge so they can readjust the competing order to accomodate the competing obligations.

Competing:
When the official sees that all is ready, he or she will call the first competitor and announce for the next 2 competitors to prepare. When the competitors name is called to compete, he/she will approach the ring and salute to the main official and wait for permission/signal from the ring-official/chief judge to begin. Judges will be observing as soon as the competitor’s name is called.

Upon receiving the signal to begin from the ring-official/chief judge , the competitor will walk to the starting position within the ring. At no point should the competitor speak with any judge or official. This should be done before the event begins. Once the beginning position is found, the competitor will stand perfectly still at attention, showing judges and timekeepers that the form is ready to begin. The time clock will begin at the first sign of movement from this attention position. The time clock will stop when the form is finished and the competitor returns to a stationary and relaxed position. Upon completion, the competitor will again walk to the same place he/she entered the ring and face the judges and officials once again at attention. At this time, the score for the competitor will be given.
After receiving his/her final score, the competitor will acknowledge the score by saluting the ring official/chief judge. Only now is the competitor finished with his/her form and may leave the ring area.

Scoring:
Scoring will be based on performance & level by individual judges. The ranges for levels are as follows:

• beginner: 6.5 - 7.5
• intermediate: 7.5 - 8.5
• advanced: 8.5 - 9.5
• very advanced: 9.5 - 9.99

5 scores will be given in which the highest and lowest score will be dropped to calculate the final score. In the event of a tie score, all 5 scores will be utilized. In case of another tie, both athletes shall receive the same awards.

Awards:
All awards for competition will be given immediately upon completion of each event. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded to the top 3 competitors of each event in the General Competition. Two 3rd place rankings will be awarded in all Reaction Skills events. All first time competitors will receive only 1 award and a certificate for the one or two events they compete in. Grand Champion Awards will be given at the conclusion of the tournament. The criteria for Grand Champion awards are listed in the information packet and below.

Re-performing:
Any performer may begin his or her form again, without penalty, should that competitor be interrupted by uncontrollable circumstances. Re-performing due to forgetfulness, broken weapons, etc. will be permitted with a full ½ point deduction from the total score. This will not be permitted more than once.

Southern Shorthand forms would consist of the following:
Southern Mantis, White Eyebrow, 5 Ancestors System, Southern Dragon System, & Six Elbows

Southern Longhand forms would consist of the following:
Hung Gar, Fut Gar, Jow Gar, and Hung Fut

Weapons:
For all Traditional Kungfu categories, traditional weapons must be used. Modern Wushu weapons are not allowed. (For example, the blade of the sabre (broadsword) should not bend.)

Reaction Skills:
Reaction Skill events include Stationary Push Hands, Moving Push Hands, Point Sparring, Continuous Sparring, Shuai Chiao, Chi Sau, Lug Sau, Weapons Sparring, & San Shou. Nearly all reaction events have listed some sort of protective gear, some mandatory, some optional. All competitors are responsible for their own protective equipment unless otherwise mentioned.

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RESTRICTED-STEP PUSH HANDS

All push hands competitors must wear short-sleeved shirts. One match consists of two 60 second rounds with a 15 second break in between rounds. Opponents face each other and each places their foot on the center mark. When prepared to begin, they make contact with the back of the right or left wrist. The referee gives the command to begin at which time the competitors are required to perform a minimum of 2 revolutions before initiating any techniques. Time is suspended while the referee calls for a point and verification and announces their decision and for consultation or emergency situations. Points are awarded to the competitor whose opponent has made an error or committed a personal violation or a serious personal violation. Points may be awarded for technical violations.

Attack areas:
Attacks may be made within restricted areas of the body: from below the base of the neck to above the coccyx or bladder area. Pushing the neck, head, bladder area, hip joint, or leg is illegal.

Stepping:
Competitors may take a step or steps forward or backward, with either the front or the back foot, but may not reverse the stance, i.e., the front foot must stay forward. Competitors must keep to the orientation of the center line; they may not step to the side to defend or to gain an advantage in pushing.

Violations:
Points are awarded to the opponent of the competitor who committed the violation. However, the opponent will receive 2 pts if one commits a serious personal violation. Disqualification may be enforced for one serious violation and must be disqualified for 2 serious violations. The referee in consultation with the judges may disqualify a competitor.

Errors:
Loss of balance and endangering oneself.

Technical Violations
1. Not following instructions of the referee
2. Not completing the mandatory revolutions
3. Receiving coaching during the round

Points are awarded to the opponent of the competitor who commited the violation. However, the opponent will receive 2 points if one commits a serious personal violation as listed above.

Disqualifications:
Competitors may be disqualified for one serious violation and must be disqualified for 2 serious violations. A competitor may also be disqualified by the referee in consultation with the judges.

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MOVING PUSH HANDS

The competition area will consist of 2 circles. The inner circle will be 15 feet in diameter while the outer circle will be 21 feet in diameter. Marks in the center of the circles will indicate the starting point, which will be the same as for the restricted step push hands.

After 3 revolutions with the hands, each competitor may begin moving and proceed until told to stop by the referee.

There will be one round of 90 seconds PUSHING TIME. The clock will stop whenever the referee stops to obtain scoring from the judges.

Score will be awarded based upon infractions or mistakes from an opponent. Points will be awarded for the same infractions as with the restricted step push hands except, of course, competitors are now allowed to move at will.

The same scoring procedure as for the restricted step push hands shall be used. As with restricted step regulations, the referee shall stop the match upon seeing struggling by both competitors and no points are awarded.

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POINT SPARRING

Protection must be used for the head, hands, mouth, groin, shin, and feet. Head gear must cover the side, top, and back of the head. Face grills are permitted and optional. Gloves must not expose the fingers. Feet and shin pads may be foam-dipped or the pull-over instep/shin socks.

Divisions will be determined on the day of the competition. Fighting time and the clock will stop as dictated by the referee. All bouts will be 1 ½ minutes. Fighting will stop when valid techniques strike a legal contact area. Points will be awarded by majority vote of the judges. The first competitor to score 5 pts wins or 3 points spread wins. At the end of the 1 1/2 minutes, if the match is tied, the match will continue until the first competitor to score a point will be the winner. The following actions are not acceptable and will either result in a break, warning, or disqualification:

Disqualification
1. If an injury occurs to an opponent as a result of a foul
2. Accumulating 4 warnings
3. Running out of the ring, second offense
4. Repeated and deliberately exposing of a foul area

Immediate Disqualification
1. Deliberate excessive force/intent to injure
2. Deliberate fouling
3. Rude or belligerent behavior
4. Use of objectionable or abusive language by a competitor or by their school

Legal contact areas:
Torso (front part, outside of thigh, outside of leg, entire arm, and front and side of head gear)

Illegal targets
1. Back and top of the head
2. Spine
3. Neck and throat
4. Entire knee and knee joint
5. Groin the leg only
6. Inside of thigh
7. Shin, other than to check

Illegal techniques
1. Knee strikes
2. Elbow strikes
3. Finger strikes
4. Take-downs or throws
5. Joint locking or breaking attempts
6. Head butts
7. Biting
8. Floor or ground fighting
9. Groin Strikes
10. Open hand strikes to the face
11. Sweeps to the opponent's back leg or sweeps that attempt both legs of an opponent.
12. Dangerous blind attempts at spinning hand or foot strikes.

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CONTINUOUS SPARRING

Protection must be used for the head, hands, mouth, groin, shin, and feet. Head gear must cover the side, top, and back of the head. Face grills are permitted and optional. Gloves must not expose the fingers. Feet and shin pads may be foam-dipped or the pull-over instep/shin socks.

Divisions will be determined on the day of the competition. All bouts will be 30 seconds. Fighting time and the clock will stop as dictated by the referee. The best of three – 30 second rounds of continuous light-contact sparring will be the winner. The winner is declared by a majority vote by the referee and two judges for each 30-second round. Winner of the first 2 rounds wins the fight. The following actions are not acceptable and will either result in a break, warning, or disqualification:

Disqualification
1. If an injury occurs to an opponent as a result of a foul
2. Accumulating 4 warnings
3. Running out of the ring, second offense
4. Repeated and deliberately exposing of a foul area

Immediate Disqualification
1. Deliberate excessive force/intent to injure
2. Deliberate fouling
3. Rude or belligerent behavior
4. Use of objectionable or abusive language by a competitor or by their school

Legal contact areas:
Torso (front part, outside of thigh, outside of leg, entire arm, and front and side of head gear)

Illegal targets
1. Back and top of the head
2. Spine
3. Neck and throat
4. Entire knee and knee joint
5. Groin the leg only
6. Inside of thigh
7. Shin, other than to check

Illegal techniques
1. Knee strikes
2. Elbow strikes
3. Finger strikes
4. Take-downs or throws
5. Joint locking or breaking attempts
6. Head butts
7. Biting
8. Floor or ground fighting
9. Groin Strikes
10. Open hand strikes to the face
11. Sweeps to the opponent’s back leg or sweeps that attempt both legs of an opponent.
12. Dangerous blind attempts at spinning hand or foot strikes.

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WEAPONS SPARRING

Eye, head, and groin protection is required. Each match will consist of the best of three - 60 second rounds with a 1 minute rest period in between. The referee will call for break after each point made by either competitor. Only vital thrusts and cuts are counted. A cut to a vital or non-vital point is one which the last 6 inches of the blade is clearly drawn across the target area. Thrusts are considered when the point of the blade makes solid contact, indicating penetration, with the head, body, or limbs. A hit occurs when the pommel is used to strike the limbs, head, or body that could disable in a real situation.

Weapons (swords) will be provided. The weapon is made of pvc and foam materials.

Points:

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SHUAI CHIAO

The competition area will be covered by a judo-style or wrestling mat, affixed such that sections will not separate. All competitors must wear a traditional Shuai Chiao uniform. All Males are required to wear a protective groin cup. Mouthguards are recommended, but not required. Glasses and contact lenses are not allowed.

Each bout shall consist of 3 rounds, each of which shall last a maximum of 2 minutes with 1 minute rest between them. The round starts when the referee gives the signal and stops each time he/she indicates verbally and with the proper signal. The timekeeper will signal with an audible bell, buzzer, or whistle when 30 seconds are left in the round and when time expires in each round.

The result of a match will be determined by the first competitor to score 2 points or by the highest score at the end of 3 rounds, tie break, decision, disqualification, or by a foul imposed upon one contestant. The points awarded will be based on the general Shuai Chiao rules and regulations.

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WING CHUN WOODEN DUMMY

Only Intermediate and Advanced divisions. Intermediate competitors are to perform the first 4 sections. Advanced competitors are to perform the complete set. Time limits are: 2 min max for Intermediate & 2 min 30 sec max for Advanced. Judges will be looking for attributes including but not limited to proper body structure during execution of techniques, appropriate generation of power, and suitable rhythm when executing sequences.

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CHI SAU

Time:
Two rounds, 90 seconds each. Equally exchanged rounds with 30 seconds break. Change position after 1st round. Color ribbon for identification.

Equipment requirements
1. Protective head gear (optional, recommended)
2. Mouth piece
3. Goggle (optional, recommended)
4. Groin protector

Competition area: 10’ X 10’ ring; divide into two halves

Match rules:
1. Competitors start off at center of the ring.
2. Roll 3 times before fighting begins (center referee counts rolls out loud).
3. Corner judges look for good Wing Chun techniques:
Continuous exchange with an emphasis on adhering and sticking to control.
Good bridging skills, timing, sensitivity, stance, balance.
Good combination of techniques.
Clean attacking, blocking, neutralizing and trapping techniques.
4. Points awarded for proper, legal technical contact. Points deducted for personal violation.
5. Competitors will not be penalized if one foot steps out of the ring and steps back in.
6. If both feet are outside of the ring, the competitors will be stopped (time will also stop) and center referee centers the competitors and rolling begins again.
7. Competitors will be given 2 warnings. At the third warning, they will be out.

Legal contact areas:
Body shots (for all levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced): chest to the area above the navel.


Non-Legal contact area / Personal violation:
1. Hitting the face / head.
2. Joint locks are not permitted.
3. Hitting the back of the body.
4. Hitting groin, joints, and limbs.
5. Kicking is not permitted.
6. Hitting after round time is announced or when the referee calls "Ting" (stop).
7. Aggressive, intentional, or out of control pushing, shoving punches and kicks.
8. Use of swear words / foul language.
9. Coaching from Sifus or friends during the match is prohibited.
10. Escape / retreat that causes both feet out of the ring.

Scoring:
Each corner judge will indicate an independent vote for a single winner (ie, no draws are permitted) based on the accumulated scores logged in. One vote for each round. A majority of votes determines a winner in each round. In the event of a tie, a third match of 30 sec will be the final decision. A hand strike requires another hand's maintaining contact with the opponent to be valid.

Scores:
1. Strike to the chest & area above the navel - 1 point.
2. Por pai, leaking bottom palm strikes, push out of ring - 2 points.

Officiating Committee:
The officiating committee will consist of the following members:

• Chief Judge
• Four Corner Judges
• Center Referee
• Timekeeper/Scorekeeper

The Chief Judge will be the arbitrator in all disputes and will announce the winner of each match. The Chief Judge's decision will be final on any judgment not covered by the rules.

Only the Corner Judges will score each match and vote for the winner.

The Center Referee will be responsible for starting and stopping the action, for ensuring that all rules are followed, and for maintaining the safety of all participants.

The Timekeeper/Scorekeeper will start and stop the clock, in accordance with the signals of the Center Referee, and will ring a bell to announce the end of each round of a match. Only the Center Referee (or Chief Judge at his or her discretion) can stop the clock during action. The clock will be stopped should there be an infringement of the rules, an injury, an argument, or a withdrawal. As scorekeeper, he/she will record the results of each match and will inform the Chief Judge of the name of the winner.

Divisions:
Only 2 levels: Advanced / Intermediate and below

All competitors will be paired with other school members first unless there are no other school members available in their division.

Weight Classes (subject to change based on number of competitors):
Men
Lightweight—under 145 lbs.
Middleweight—146 to 175 lbs.
Open class—176 lbs. and above

Women
Lightweight—under 130 lbs.
Middleweight—131 to 165 lbs.
Open class—166 and above

Uniform:
Participants will be required to wear a T-shirt, martial arts pants, and athletic or kung fu shoes. The competitors’ shirt must expose their forearms. This rule is not only in keeping with tradition, but also is for the safety of the competitors. Therefore, only short sleeve-shirts are permitted. Appropriate attire will be at the discretion of the Chief Judge and the Center Referee.

Contestants will not be permitted to wear any objects (including jewelry) that may cause injury to themselves or to their opponents. Fingernails must be clipped as short as possible and will be inspected by the Center Referee prior to the start of a contest.

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LUG SAU - WING CHUN LIGHT SPARRING (Advanced Level Only)

Protective head gear, chest protector, mouth piece, and cup required. Goggles are not required but recommended.

Two 60 seconds equally-exchanged rounds with a 1 minute break. Competitors change position after the first round. One competitor must wear a red ribbon for easy identification.
Separate by weight class.

Scoring guidelines:

Scores:
1. Light contact to the padded area of the head - 1 point
2. Hand strike to chest & above navel - 1 point
4. Toe kick to front of the body above navel - 2 points
5. Palm strikes, Fat Sau, Por Pai, or leaking bottom palm strikes - 2 points
6. Push out of ring - 2 points

Based on the accumulated scores logged in, each corner judge will cast an independent vote for a single winner. One vote for each round. A majority of votes determines a winner in each round. In the event of a tie, a third match of 30 sec will be the final decision.

Match rules, personal violations, non-legal and legal contact areas will be the same as with Chi Sau, except kicking is allowed (only to the front of body, chest, and the area above the navel).

Light hits towards padded area of the head are allowed. No contact to the face.

CAUTION: No strike to the neck or throat, no elbow strike, no hitting below the navel, and behind the body, Only kicking with the toes or using the ball of the foot is allowed. No heel kicks! No kicking at high speed, and no actual release of excessive force is allow. No attack to the legs, knees and feet. Applying the foot and knee to block an attack is acceptable, but not to attack and release excessive force with one's own foot and knee during interception. No attempt to knock down.

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SAN SHOU FIGHTING

TITLE:  SANDA/SANSHOU RULES

Statement of purpose:  The following is a guide provided by the US Traditional Kung Fu Wushu Federation’s Sanda/Sanshou Committee. It may be used in whole or in part by Tournament Directors. Sanda/Sanshou competition at the Novice and Advanced levels require a special set of guidelines and rules designed for the protection of the athletes, while at the same time allowing for the multitude of Chinese Martial Arts free style techniques. Every effort will be made to error in favor of the athletes/fighters. Athletes/fighters who have attained the level of SIFU/INSTRUCTOR must enter the advanced division.  For safety reasons and for improving ones skill level, athletes/fighters with less than 2 bouts experience, who have been dominate in their matches, should consider entering the SANDA/ Sanshou Advanced Division.  Sanda/Sanshou differs from other full contact competitions as follows:

1. Head gear- required for all divisions
2. Standing 8-count - in effect (two 8-counts results in loss of round / three total 8-counts results in loss of bout/match)
3. A knock down, other than a slip, will be an automatic 8-count and may not require a count
4. Forearm or elbow strikes - not allowed
5. Choke techniques - not allowed
6. Defensive pinching  – not allowed
7. Knee strikes to the head – not allowed (allowed to the legs and trunk)
8. Center Referee may declare Ultimate Victory in a mismatch of talent or in liu of a 10-count
9. Disqualification of an athlete will occur if his cornerman enters the ring/lei tai to dispute a call.

  
Officials: Chief Referee, Center Referee and Side Judges.
Volunteers: Medical personnel, Timekeeper and Recorder.

Athletes:  18-35 yrs. Must be in excellent health and good conditioning, free of previous and disqualifying injuries in the previous 60 days and free of life threatening and transmittable diseases. All athletes must have proof of medical insurance, be HIV/AIDS free and sign the Tournament Director/Promoter's waiver form.

Matches:  Best of three 2 minute rounds w/1 minute rest periods. Matches will be arranged according to a drawing unless coaches agree on a fair substitute procedure. Where the number of competing athletes is small, the Tournament Director may combine these divisions. The results from both the divisions will be submitted to publishers of major Kung Fu magazines. 

Scoring: Side Judges will score the winner of each round using the “better athlete” rule, similar to the 10-POINT MUST System. The Center Referee will normally declare winner of the match, based on the JUDGE’s call, however, The Chief Referee has over ridding authority over Judges decision.
Judges will consider the following in determining winner of the rounds:

1. With the exception of a KO or TKO by any single attacking technique,   combinations of legal kicks, punches, take downs and chin na techniques should score over any single boxing or kicking attacks.
           
2. Techniques, such as cleverly avoiding an opponent’s attack, clever kicks and punches, take downs by sweeps and throws are signs of a well rounded Chinese-style athlete and will weigh heavily in that athlete’s favor. An athlete/fighter shall not drop his full-body weight on a fallen opponent during a throw. Knee strikes to the trunk or thigh are considered legal. Executing a knee to the opponents head will draw an immediate SERIOUS FOUL warning and possible disqualification; an attempt to execute a knee strike to the opponent’s head will draw an early WARNING.    

3. When both athletes go to the floor, the Center Referee will indicate first athlete down or athlete on top.

4.  Two 8-counts in a round results in loss of the round – Center Referee or Chief Referee identifies an 8-count and a 10-count.

5.  Three 8-counts in a match results in loss of the match.

6.  Three times off a lei tai in a round results in loss of the round.

7. Where an athlete is over-matched by his opponent in power or skill, the Center Referee or Chief Referee may declare Absolute Victory.

8. Disregard for good sportsmanship or flagrant violation of the rules will result in disqualification from the event. A match can not be won or lost as a result of a technical foul. If a foul committed results in an athlete having to withdraw from the match and the foul is determined to have been unintentional, the match will be declared no-contest. The athlete committing the foul may continue in the eliminations. If the foul was intentional, the athlete committing the foul will be disqualified from the event.

Legal Techniques: All hand and foot kicks and punches, not directed at the spine, the groin, the knee joint and the throat; are legal techniques, as are sweeps, throws and take downs. A throw technique that could result in a neck or spine injury is illegal (you can not lift an opponent above your shoulders and you can not throw an opponent down onto his/her head). Take-downs by sweeps or throws, where in the eyes of the Center Referee or Chief Referee could result in serious injury, may be stopped and awarded as though technique was completed – 3 fingers raised by the Referee indicate to Judges and spectators that the technique was indeed CLEVER and EFFECTIVE. Knees strikes may be directed to the thigh and the trunk only. As part of a shoot-in technique or gaining a reversal, knees or gloves are likely to make contact with the mat. This is considered a reasonable part of the technique and legal.

Illegal Techniques:

1. Continuing to attack when the referee calls STOP/TING
2.  Kicks or knees to the groin
3.  Knees strikes to the head
4. Elbow or forearm strikes of any kind to the opponents head are NOT ALLOWED; if attempted, will result in a WARNING or if flagrant, loss of round.

Time Limit during a clench: 3-seconds for non-activity and 5-seconds if legal techniques, including legal knee strikes, are being attempted. 

Etiquette/proper tradition:  Sanda is defined as Chinese free-style. Athletes/competitors and corner men are expected to be from Chinese martial arts schools and are therefore, expected to be respectful and quick to obey commands from the Center Referee and Chief Referee. Corner men will coach his/her athlete only between rounds. Prior to the start of round -1, athletes will be called to the center of the ring or lei tai side –by-side, for safety checks and introduction by the Center Referee. Athletes will enter from the Red and Black corners for subsequent rounds. An Athlete not properly equipped for the match may receive a CAUTION.

Hand Signals by Center Referee:
            1. CAUTION
            2. WARNING
            3. Competition is stopped for gear malfunction, fouls or mismatch - Ting
            4. Athlete down – Opponent standing
            5. First Athlete down
            6. Standing 8-Count, an 8-count from a knock down will be automatically recorded
            7. 10-Count
            8. Passitivity
            9. Clever technique (3 fingers raised)
            10. Rest between rounds
                       
Important information for Athletes and Coaches:
1. Athletes must be in good health to compete; inform the Medical personnel if you have been recently (60 days) TKOed or KOed.
2. Athletes must make weigh-in times and may not de-hydrate to make weight.
3. Hand wraps. In all weight classes, the athlete’s shall be restricted to soft gauze type cloth, evenly distributed and not more than thirteen feet in length and two inches in width. The wrap may be held in place by not more than ten feet of surgeon’s tape, one inch in width. The surgeon’s tape is protection for the wrist. The tape may cross the back of the hand twice and extend, but not to cover the knuckles when a fist is made.
4. Athletes must arrive at the ring or lei tai when called; gloves, head gear, groin protector (male), shin guards, and chest protectors are required. Failure to appear after 3-calls results in forfeiture and loss of the match and possibly exclusion from the event.
5. Athletes shall enter the lei tai area when motioned in by the Center referee; RED athlete to his left BLACK athlete to his right. After the 1st round athletes leave and re-entering from their respective BLACK/RED corners.
6. When asked, show mouth piece prior to each round.
7. STOP attacks, protect yourself and BREAK when told.
8. Athletes should be active; passive athletes will be CAUTIONED / WARNED to engage.
9. Athletes being counted will hold gloves up and answer the Center Referee if they wish to continue.
10. An Athlete will go to a neutral corner when directed.
11. Athletes will not ask for advice from their Coach/equipment person except during rest periods.
12. Athletes will use only legal techniques and refrain from causing serious injury  to an unprotected opponent.
13. Clean techniques and techniques that are considered clever are your best scoring choices.

Athlete weight classes: Every effort will be made to offer the following, traditional weight classes. With the exception of the SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT and UNLIMITED weight classes, there shall be no more than 10 pounds competing athletes. Depending on the number of athletes, they may be matched in Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight, Super Heavyweight and Unlimited classes vice actual weight classes. Normally the following weight classes will be used:

1. 120- 129                  2. 130-139      
3. 140-149                   4. 150-159
5. 160-169                   6. 170-179
7. 180-189                   8. 190-200
9. 201-225                   10. 226-UP     
(SUPER HWT)           (UNLIMITED)

Mandatory equipment: For sanitary reasons, Athletes should enter competition with their own approved equipments as listed below:

1. Mouth piece
2. Head gear (light-contact equipment not allowed)
3. Gloves (12 or 14 oz BOXING (Both competitors should be equally outfitted)
4. Shin guards
5. Groin cup
6. Chest protectors
7. Kung Fu boxing shorts (If long pants are allowed, the shin guards must be worn on the outside of pant legs).

Sifu Mike Barry (330) 948-1282 / Sifu Gary Utterback (410) 257-9124

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MUSICAL GROUP EVENTS

Props for scenery will not be allowed. For each of the events, there must be between 4 to 6 people. A CD player will be provided at the tournament. Please refer to the Time Limit table for time warning procedures and penalties.

• For Internal Forms & Internal Weapons the minimum time is 1 min 30 sec and maximum time is 5 min.
• For External Forms & External Weapons, the minimum time is 45 sec and maximum time is 2 min.

Scoring:
Scoring for this event is based on the synchronized movements of the entire group, smoothness, form, accuracy, difficulty, & overall appearance of the entire group. Good music that matches the routine is a valuable asset.

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GRAND CHAMPION CRITERIA

*NEW TITLES for 2011!*

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BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE LEVEL TITLES:

LEGENDS OF KUNG FU - EXTERNAL FORMS GRAND CHAMPION
*Available for Beginner and Intermediate level. There will be 2 awards - one for Beginner and one for Intermediate.

Division: Beginner or Intermediate; Adult or Executive; Traditional, Wing Chun, Kenpo/Kajukenpo, Open events or Modern Wushu Forms & Weapons, Men & Women

Criteria: Rank 1st in ALL required events: (2-3 man sets, exhibition events & group events do not apply):

• 1 Barehand event
• 1 Short Weapon event
• 1 Long Weapon event

Finals: Competitors that meet the ranking criteria will compete for the Grand Champion title on Sunday. Finalists will do ONE external barehand routine of their choice.

LEGENDS OF KUNG FU - INTERNAL FORMS GRAND CHAMPION
*Available for Beginner and Intermediate level. There will be 2 awards - one for Beginner and one for Intermediate.

Division: Beginner or Intermediate; Adult or Executive; Men & Women

Criteria: Rank 1st in ALL required events: (2-3 man sets, exhibition events & group events do not apply):

• 1 of the 5 major Taiji Barehand events (Chen, Yang, Wu (Hao), Wu, Sun)
• 1 Internal Barehand (other Taiji, other internal form, or another one of the 5 major styles of Taiji not used for first criteria)
• 1 Internal Weapon

Finals: Competitors that meet the ranking criteria will compete for the Grand Champion title on Sunday. Finalists will do TAIJI STRAIGHTSWORD on Sunday .

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ADVANCED LEVEL TITLES:

*There will be one award for each of the following categories. Male and female do not have separate awards. Six awards total.*

Division: Advanced, Adult or Executive, Traditional Forms & Weapons, Men & Women

Criteria: Rank 1st in ALL required events: (2-3 man sets, Chin Woo, Wing Chun events & group events do not apply):

• 1 Traditional Barehand event (does not include Open events)
• 1 Traditional Short Weapon (straight sword or sabre; Open Events do not apply)
• 1 Traditional Long Weapon (staff or spear; Open Events do not apply)
• 1 Traditional Individual Other Form or Weapon (must sign up under the Traditional Kungfu Category of External Events. Competitor CANNOT do the same form as in the other qualifier events for Grand Champion)

Finals: Competitors that meet the ranking criteria will compete for the Grand Champion title on Sunday. Finalists will do ONE external barehand routine of their choice.

Division: Advanced, Adult or Executive, Modern Wushu Forms & Weapons, Men & Women

Criteria: Rank 1st in ALL required events: (2-3 man sets, Wing Chun events, Chin Woo & group events do not apply):

• 1 Wushu Barehand event (Changquan or Nanquan - Open Events do not apply)
• 1 Wushu Short Weapon (Sword, Sabre, or Nandao - Open Events do not apply)
• 1 Wushu Long Weapon (Staff, Spear, or Nangun - Open Events do not apply)
• 1 Wushu Individual Other Form or Weapon (must sign up under the Modern Wushu Category of External Events. Competitor CANNOT do the same form as in the other qualifier events for Grand Champion)

Finals: Competitors that meet the ranking criteria will compete for the Grand Champion title on Sunday. Finalists will do either Changquan or Nanquan.

Division: Adult, Advanced, Male & Female

Requirements: Competitor must compete in ALL 5 required events:

• Wing Chun Hand Form (Sil Lim Tao, Chum Kiu, or Bil Gee)
• Wing Chun Weapon (Bot Jam Knife or Luk Dim Boon Pole)
• Wooden Dummy
• Chi-sau
• Lug sau

10 points are given for 1st place, 7 points for 2nd, and 5 points for 3rd. Highest total points determines winner.

Tie breaker: Sil Lum Tao on Sunday.

LEGENDS OF TAIJI - FORMS GRAND CHAMPION:

Division: Advanced, Adult or Executive, Men & Women

Criteria: Rank 1st in ALL required events (group events do not apply):

• 1 of the 5 major Taiji Barehand events (Chen, Yang, Wu (Hao), Wu, Sun)
• 1 Internal Barehand (other Taiji, other internal form, or another one of the 5 major styles of Taiji not used for first criteria)
• 1 Internal Weapon

Finals: Qualifiers compete in Taiji Straightsword on Sunday.

LEGENDS OF CHIN WOO - FORMS GRAND CHAMPION:

Division: “16 years old or older”

Criteria: 10 points are given for 1st, 7 for 2nd, and 5 for 3rd. Highest total points in ALL 5 required compulsory events determines winner:

• Gongliquan (Strength Boxing)
• Jiequan (Connecting Fist)
• Baguadao (Bagua Sabre)
• Qunyangun (Sheep Flocking Staff)
• Wuhuqiang (5 Tiger Spear)

Tie breaker: Reperform Jiequan

TIME LIMITS FOR GRAND CHAMPION FINALS:
External: 45 sec minimum, 2 min maximum
Internal: 3 min minimum, 5 min maximum