Korean Style

Korean Style

Korean Style (KS) Forms are traditional forms derived in a Korean discipline. Karate and other hardstyle forms are not allowed.

Korean-Style forms must use traditional moves ITF Forms. A traditional form / Pomse / Hyong must resemble a traditional work; an adaptation will be acceptable if added moves are traditional.

A high kick can’t 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

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