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Forms Grand Champions Criteria
Forms Grand Champion titles will be formally established for many events from the Youth level up to the Executive level.

TIME LIMITS:
Internal: 3 min minimum, 5 min maximum
External: 45 sec minimum, 2 min maximum


INTERNAL FORMS GRAND CHAMPION:

Division: Advanced, Adult & Executive, Men & Women

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

• 1 of the 5 major Taiji Barehand events (Chen, Yang, Wu (Hao), Wu, Sun)
• 1 Internal Barehand (different Taiji or other internal form; Open Events do not apply)
• 1 Internal Weapon (sword or other weapon; Open Events do not apply)

NOTE: Group Events do not apply
Finals: Qualifiers compete a Taiji Straightsword Set on Sunday

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TRADITIONAL EXTERNAL FORMS GRAND CHAMPION:

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

Criteria: Rank 1st in ALL required events: (2-3 man sets, Chin Woo & 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 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: Group events, 2-3 Person Sets, & Chin Woo events do not apply. 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.

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JUNIOR FORMS GRAND CHAMPION:

Division: Kids & Juniors (level: 2 years or more), Teens (advanced)

Criteria: 10 points are given for 1st, 7 for 2nd, and 5 for 3rd in any number of events. Group events, 2-3 Person Sets, & Chin Woo Forms do not apply.

Finals: Highest total points in kids, juniors, and teens divisions compete against each other in one barehand form of choice on Sunday.

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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

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WING CHUN GRAND CHAMPION:

Division: Adult, Advanced, Male & Female

Criteria: 10 points are given for 1st, 7 for 2nd, and 5 for 3rd. Highest total points in ALL 4 required events determines winner:

• Wing Chun Hand Form
• Wooden Dummy Form (Sil Lim Tao, Chum Kiu, or Bil Gee)
• Chi-sau
• Sparring (competitor must choose either continuous sparring or san-shou)

Tie breaker: One Barehand form of choice on Sunday

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MODERN WUSHU GRAND CHAMPION:

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

Criteria: Rank 1st in ALL required events: (2-3 man sets, 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 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)

Group events, 2-3 Person Sets, & Chin Woo events do not apply. Competitors that meet the ranking criteria will compete for the Grand Champion title on Sunday. Finalists will do either Changquan or Nanquan.

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