Rules for Contemporary Wushu Forms (continued)
All judging of forms competitions is very subjective on the part of the judges, each judge is reminded that he must set any personal preferences regarding the martial arts aside and maintain an open mind and a fair and subjected spirit when scoring.
Each judge will be using the following guidelines in determining a competitor’s score:
- Correctness of Form *(must follow Division Guidelines)
- Strength of Stance/Stability
- Speed - Ultimately, the form must be of actual fighting speed
- Power - (Not Muscle Tightness)
- Spirit - Martial Spirit with sense of opponent
- Overall Impressnion
The lack of any one of these attributes can critically affect one's final score. Each judge will evaluate, in his/her opinion, how each competitor ``rates" in these guidelines. Should any competitor have any questions as to what category his/her form fits into (i.e.: Long/Short Hand, Northern, etc.), he/she should inquire about this upon checking in with the scorekeeper long before any competitions begin. Do not wait until the event is about to begin.
Standard Judging Guidelines: (Wushu Weapon Forms)
The same guidelines as the openhand events will apply here as well. In addition, the judges will be looking for the following:
- Same guidelines as openhand events
- Body movement coordination with the weapon
- Correct application of the weapon
- Familiarity of the weapon
- Speed and power of the weapon
Should a weapon break during one's form, that competitor may get another weapon and re-perform, but with a ½ point penalty. Should a weapon break during the competition and the competitor continue, ½ point will still be deducted. All competitors should be responsible for the quality of their weapons.
Standard Judging Guidelines: (Judging Staff)
The judging panel will consists of an odd number of judges (3,5,7 etc..) with a minimum staff of three.
It is recommended that the judging staff for beginning and intermediate level of competition have a minimum of three judges and a scorekeeper, and advance level have 5 judges and a scorekeeper.
Time Limits for Traditional Barehand and Weapons
• Contemporary Wushu (1 minute 20 seconds – 2 minutes)
• Open Forms (No less than 1 minute up to 2 minutes)
• Penalties: .2 point deducted for each 5 second or partial increment thereof.
Scoring Detail
For all forms events, the judges will utilize score cards which will show 2 decimal places. Judges should use these decimal places and NOT simply use the first decimal only. Ties can minimized if both decimal places are used.
Tie Breakers
For all forms events, in the case of a tie, all five scores shall be utilized. In the case of another tie, both athletes shall receive the same award. When there is a tie for first place, there shall be 2 Gold medals awarded, no second place award, and 1 third place. If there is a tie for second, then there shall be 1 Gold medal awarded, 2 Silver medals and no Bronze medal. If there is a tie for third, then there shall be 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals awarded.
The score received from the judges will rate each competitor in every event he/she competes in. There will NOT be set ranges of scores pre-selected for each division. The scores themselves will give the competitors feedback as to their skill level. All competitors will be judged on a 6.0 - 10.0 scale (it is possible for a beginner to receive a score of 8.0 and above as well as possible for an advanced competitor to receive a score below 7.0). The following definitions shall be used in interpreting scores with skill levels:
6.0 - 6.99 Beginner Level
Form is completed. The form itself is partially correct, but is not performed with right ``flavor" and/or contains several coordination mistakes. Competitor demonstrates that he/she has at least a basic understanding of the form they are doing. Effort is made to attempt proper stances, movement and style. However, form is possibly unstable, speed is slow, power is limited, form is not continuous and flowing, spirit is not expressed or a combination of a few of these. If all of the above are NOT present, the score will approach the low sixes (6.0 to 6.3). If some skill is shown in a few of these principles, then the scores will approach the upper sixes. A great deal of additional instruction is needed.
7.0 - 7.99 Intermediate Level
Form is better than a beginner type. Stances are more stable but not totally strong, speed is average but does not approach the real fighting speed. Power is attempted but coordination is not yet developed enough to reach full potential. Movement is smoother but still does not flow continuously with proper coordination. Spirit is mostly expressed with the form. The form itself is fundamentally correct and is done appropriately but still has some minor flaws. Additional instruction is still needed.
8.0 - 8.99 Advanced Level
Form appears good and sound. Stances are stable although very subtle instabilities may appear. Speed approached real fighting speed. Power is expressed well as coordination seems to be developed. Movement is smooth and continuous. Spirit is expressed very will. However, form may not be totally continuous, power is not expressed in ALL applications and speed may be lacking in some movements. Only more time is needed to improve further. The form itself is done very well, however, it may not contain high difficulty techniques.
9.0 - 9.99 Very Advanced Level
Same as advanced level but there are very few negative observations. This category is reserved for those who not only appear as an advanced performer but are executing the form almost as well as it can be done by anyone. Speed will be impressive all the way through. Power is expressed in almost every technique. Movement is swift and very coordinated. Body coordination is very good. The form also shows a high level of difficulty.
Contemporary Wushu Barehands and Weapins Forms Competition
Either Compulsory of Optional routines are allowed, however, optional routines may have only one acrobatic technique, and must start and finish on the same side of the competing area. Weapons routines must emphasize the use and techniques of that weapon. Barehand routines should not mix styles of boxing in an inappropriate way, i.e., doing nanquan and ditang maneuvers in the changquan division. All weapons must be of the correct length, meaning that swords should reach the top of the ear when held in a preparatory position, staffs should reach the wrist, and spears should reach the tip of the middle finger when the arm is stretched overhead.
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