Forms Competition Rules & Scoring

Eligibility & Divisions:

  • Open to all belt ranks except Tiny Tigers.

  • Competitors are placed into divisions of four.

  • Competition is in a head-to-head format, with one 1st place, one 2nd place, and two 3rd place medals awarded per division.


•Judging Criteria:

  • Competitors will be judged on:

  • Correct execution of motions and degree of proficiency.

  • Powerful techniques, overall presentation, balance, and focused eye contact.

  • Pace and rhythm of the form.

  • Accuracy of targets and proper breathing and yelling ("ki-hap").


•Performance & Scoring:

  • Each competitor gets two chances to perform their forms.

  • The higher score from the two attempts will be used as their final score.

  • The winner advances based on the highest score.

•Forms for Color Belts & Black Belts:

  • Color belts and Black Belts 12 & under will perform the same form twice.

  • Black Belts 13 & up will perform two different forms.