1 - Definition
A musical form is a sort of imaginary fight against one or more opponents in which the performer uses
Techniques coming from oriental Martial Arts to specifically chosen music. The choice of music is Personal.

2 - Rhythm
All Forms divisions must be performed to music. Martial Arts technique must go according to the
rhythm, with the exception of soft

3 - Length
All forms styles cannot be longer than 1 minute and 25 seconds,
In the event of a violation of the present rule, the chief referee can ask for a deduction of 0.5 point.
If a form is less than1 minute in length the chief referee can ask for a deduction of 1.0 point.

4 - Age
_ For musical forms competition the allowed age groups are:
o Younger cadets - 10,11 and 12 years old
o Older cadets - 13,14 and 15 years old
o Juniors - 16,17 and 18 years old
o Seniors - 19 to 45 years old
_ Age categories are the same for male and female competitors
_ Boys and girls and cadets categories can be merged
_ Younger competitors can participate only in the next older category.
_ Age divisions will be determined in the following manner: a competitor will be placed in an age
division according to his year of birth, not his actual birthday, and he will be required to compete all
year in this age category. Positive proof of age will be required at ALL events.

5 - Divisions
In Musical Forms competition there are three divisions both for men and women:
_ with out wepons (coming from Karate,Taekwondo,kung fu- wushu)
_ with short wepons (coming from Kung Fu and Wu-Shu using weapons: nunchaku, sword,broad sword, tai chi chuan sword,etc)
_ with long weapons (using weapons:spear,cudgel" wu shu long stick", etc)
Each competitor in Musical Forms can enter one or more divisions in each Championship.

6 - Uniforms
There is no specific uniform for musical forms competitors. They can wear any kind of uniform, which
must be clean and decent. In all forms, competitors must wear sport shoes.

7 – State off Weapons
Each athlete is responsible for the perfect state of his or her weapon, which is individual and which
cannot be exchanged during the competition. The chief referee can ask to inspect the competitor's
weapon if he wishes to do so. No real sword can be used in competitor’s performance.

8 – Acrobatic Movements
In all forms, no more than THREE GYMNASTICS MOVEMENTS are allowed in WASKO
musical forms.
Violation of this rule may lead to a 0.5 point deduction. A gymnastic movement is a movement with no
martial art purpose (no striking). Some gymnastic movements can be modified by adding a kick or a
punch to the movement. In that case, it is not considered a gymnastic movement.

9 –Difficult Movements (HARD TECHNICAL)
In all forms,not less than four difficult movements and not more than six difficult movements are allowed in WASKO musical forms. by adding a kick,a punch or jump to the movement.

10– Criteria of Judging
Each judge must take into consideration, before awarding any decision:
_ Synchronization (in all forms styles, perfect timing, the relationship between movement and
music)
_ Showmanship (competitor's presence and role playing, and the presentation of
choreography)
_ Degree of difficulty (kicks, jumps, combinations, gymnastic movements)
_ Basics (stances, punches, kicks and blocks according to the basic technique of the original
styles)
_ Balance, strength, focus (perfect balance and movements done with energy)
_ Manipulation (with regard to weapons, of course. The competitor must show perfect control
and mastery of the weapon being used by doing outstanding work with said weapon). This
should be the first criteria to consider in the weapon division.

11 – Scoring
After a musical forms performance judges will grade the performance as follows:
1.0 to 10.0 in World Championships:

1.0 to 5.0 for basics,uniforms and music
6.0 to 8.0 for perfect balance and the relationship between movement and
Music.
9.0 to 10.0 for difficult movements and perfect control.

Minus points:
_ 1.0 - if the competitor interrupts his performance and starts again from the beginning, the grade
will be lowered by 1 full point
_ 0.5 - if the competitor looses synchronization with his music
0.5 - if the competitor looses his balance
0.5 - if the competitor performs any disallowed movements
_ If the competitor breaks off his performance before the end, the judge will give the minimum
mark.
_ If the competitor looses or leaves his weapon, he will be disqualified
_ During a performance of musical form with weapon the weapon may not, in any case, leave the
competitor’s hand. If the competitor looses or leaves a weapon he will be disqualified

12– Dance Movements
Dance movements will not be allowed, accepted or tolerated during a form performance. Competitors
who choose to incorporate dance moves such as "break or jazz dancing" or even "classical" will receive
the lowest mark, a 5.00 from each judge.

13– Costumes and Make-ups
Theatrical costumes, including make-up, masks or any type of uniform that is not recognized as a legal
Martial Arts uniform will not be accepted.

14– Special Effects
Any special effect, such as lasers, smoke, fire, explosions, etc. will not be tolerated. Infractions to the
above-mentioned rule will lead to the immediate disqualification of the competitor.