Weapons No Music

Weapons No Music (WN) Forms is traditional forms derived in any traditional discipline. 

Weapon traditional 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’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, Dobok or Wu-Shu uniform must be worn, use of weapons is compulsory, no music is allowed. The use of stage props such as Lasers, Smoke, Fire or “dry Ice” is not permitted. No dance moves or theatrical costumes are allowed. The duration of a weapon traditional form must be between 1 and 3 minutes. The time starts with the first move of the form, not the announcement. A timekeeper will be appointed. All used weapons must be safe and clean and recognized within martial arts. The judges have the right to inspect weapons prior to starting the form. Scoring, Judges will look for: The form will be scored on the use of the weapon, not Kicks and other techniques. Manipulation of the weapon, speed of the techniques, degree of difficulty, good control, showmanship, balance, basic stances, strength and focus.

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