| Q: |
Is there a time restriction for the
forms divisions? |
| A: |
Yes, all forms divisions are subject to the same
maximum time frame of 3 minutes. |
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| Q: |
Are there any penalties in forms divisions? |
| A: |
Yes. Penalties may apply to if a competitor’s form exceeds
the 3 minute timeframe, if the competitor has any body part or weapon
leave the boundary of the ring, if the competitor unintentionally
loses balance or forgets their form after starting. |
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| Q: |
Is it possible to be disqualified from a forms
division? |
| A: |
Yes. A disqualification will automatically cause competitor
to be awarded the lowest score of 5.0. The following acts will incur
a disqualification
- Dropping a weapon unintentionally
- Any action that potentially, or actually, causes damage to the
mats
- Forgetting a form again on the 2nd attempt.
- Unsportsmanlike behaviour
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| Q: |
What happens when there is a draw in a forms event? |
| A: |
The winner is initially determined via the high/low method, i.e.
from the scores of the drawing competitors, the highest scores are
subtracted to establish a winner. If still even, this score is replaced
and the lowest scores are subtracted. If the winner still cannot
be determined, the drawn competitors will be required to do another
form. This can be the same as their original form. Only black belts
are required to do a different form.
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| Q: |
What's the difference between Hard & Soft
Forms? |
| A: |
Generally speaking a Hard form is for styles that execute their
form in a rigid and hard way (mostly Karate and TKD styles).
A soft form is for stylesthat execute their forms in a flowing
and softer application (commonly seen in Kung Fu and Tai Chi or
Chinese / Internal arts).
Having said that, some karate styles also have forms that they
consider soft forms.
Neither Forms division discriminates on power, focus, or balance,
and the focus is mostly on application. It is implicit that both
styles of forms are effective and powerful in nature.
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