Skills and Spirit

1. Participation

   1. Designed for students under 6 years of age who don't have forms and sparring to compete in.

   2. Competitors will be placed in groups of 3 to compete.

2. Format

   1. 3 Rounds of Activity​

      1. Sitting Stance and Punch​

         1. horse stance, middle stance, riding stance, ect...​

         2. At the head judges command competitors will get into the proper stance and execute a number of punches with alternating hands on the judges count.

      2. Walking Stance and Front Snap Kick

         1. forward stance, front stance, low stance, deep stance, ect...​

         2. At the head judges command students will get into the proper stance and execute a number of front snap kicks on the judges count.

         3. Competitor will kick with one leg and return to the stance, not stepping forward.

         4. After 4-5 kicks competitors will be directed to switch stances/sides.

      3. Judges choice.​

         1. Head judge will designate a basic kick or hand technique.​

         2. Ring assistant will hold a target pad.

         3. Competitor will strike the pad on the judges count.

3. Judging

   1. Placing will be 1st - 3rd based on:​

      1. Focus​

         1. Listening to Judges​

         2. Eyes on the Judges or target as appropriate

         3. Waiting patiently

         4. Maintaining proper body position (not wiggling or fidgeting)

      2. Balance

      3. ​Spirit / Energy​

         1. Loud answers​

         2. Proper Respect

         3. Kihaps!

      4. Proper Technique

         1. Strong movements​

         2. Straight punches (not swimming or opening doors)

         3. Good kicks with proper snap, not simply swinging the leg up.

4. Scoring

   1. Similar to Forms Competition​

   2. There will not be a tie.

5. Medals

   1. All competitors will receive the same medal.​