Soft Style

Soft Style (SS) Forms are traditional forms derived in a soft style discipline. Hard style forms are not allowed.

Gymnastic type moves are permissible, provided that they are within the style, for example: Wu-Shu, but they must be practical. An adaptation is acceptable if added moves are traditional to soft styles.

A traditional uniform must be worn, no use of weapons, no music is allowed, 3 min time limit. A time keeper will be appointed. This is not a freestyle section, a freestyle form is not acceptable (no machine-gun kicking, etc.). Scoring, Judges should be looking for: Good flowing techniques, punches, kicks, blocks, balance and stances. Strength and focus are important.

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