Hard Style

Hard Style (HS) Forms are traditional forms derived in a hardstyle martial arts including Karate and Taikwondo.

Hard-Style forms must use traditional moves only. A traditional form / Kata must resemble a traditional work; an adaptation will be acceptable if added moves are traditional.

A high kick can not be higher than the top of his / her self head. A freestyle form is not acceptable (no machine-gun kicking etc.). A traditional GI or Dobok must be worn, no use of weapons, no music is allowed, no time limit.Scoring, judges should be looking for: Basic techniques, Stances, Punches, and Kicks executed with balance, Blocks, Balance, Strength, and Focus.

For a full list of rules and regulations, please download the official WKU forms rule set: Forms Rules