Internal divisions general information, rules and general guidelines

Please note: At this time we offer Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), Pa Kua Chang (Baguazhang) and Hsing I Chuan (Xingyiquan) competition

Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) Handset Division 

Time limit:

• Three (3) minutes to demonstrate the form
• The three (3) minute mark will be signaled by a bell or verbal command

NOTE: If the competitor has not finished their set at the three (3) minute mark they will have thirty (30) seconds to finish the set. At the end of the additional thirty (30) seconds mark there will be another signal and the competitor must stop the set at that point.

Penalties:

• There will be a 0.1 deduction penalty for each five (5) seconds under the three (3) minute mark or over the three (3) minute and thirty (30) second mark.

Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) Weapon Division

Time Limit:

• Minimum of one (1) minute and thirty (30) seconds
• Maximum of three (3) minutes and thirty (30) seconds

Penalties:

• There will be a 0.1 deduction penalty for each five (5) seconds under the (1) minute and thirty (30) seconds mark or over the three (3) minute and thirty (30) second mark.

Please note:

The Pa Kua Chang (Baguazhang) and Hsing I Chuan (Xingyiquan) competitions will follow the same rules as the external taolu divisions