Chapter III: Scoring
Article 1. Scoring for official and demonstration events
In all events, the highest score shall be 10 points.
The specific criteria of evaluation and deduction are as follows:
1. The scoring criteria for Changquan (long-range boxing), sword, broadsword, spear and cudgel
1) The quality of movements accounts for six points.
One-tenth of a point shall be deducted whenever a slight inconformity with the technical specifications occurs in any hand form, stance, hand technique, footwork, leg technique, jumping, balance and apparatus technique. An apparent inconformity shall cost 0.2 point, and a serious one 0.3 point. The number of the appearances of sword-finger is counted only in fixed postures (drunken swordplay also needs sword-finger). Deduction of points is made only once in a total, but it would not be more than 0.3 point. If several errors occur in a singer movement, the deduction should not be more than 0.3 point.
If the contestant lets the sharp edge of the sword or broadsword touch the hand, arm, body or leg when holding and waving the apparatus, he /she shall be penalized as if committing any inconformity with the specifications. If the contestant mixes the use of sword with that of the broadsword, he/she shall be penalized for the unclear use of apparatus.
2) Power and coordination account for two points.
Full points (two points) are given to the contestant who performs with full power smoothly and accurately and with clear-cut, coordinated hand, eye and body movements (apparatus and body should also be coordinated).
For a slight inconformity with the specifications, 0.1-0.5 point shall be deducted; for an apparent inconformity, 0.6-1.0 point shall be taken out, and for a serious one, 1.1-2.0 points shall be deducted.
3) Spirit, rhythm, style, content, structure and choreography account for two points. Full points (two points) are given to the contestant who performs in high spirit, in good rhythm, with distinctive style, and rich content, well-knit and varied structure, and well-balanced choreography.
One-tenth to five-tenths of a point is deducted for a slight inconformity to the requirements, 0.6-1.0 point for an apparent one and 1.1-2.0 points for a serious one.
2. The scoring criteria for Taijiquan
1) The quality of movements accounts for six points.
One-tenth of a point shall be deducted when a slight inconformity with the technical specifications occurs in any hand form, stance, hand technique, footwork, or leg technique.
Two-tenths of a point shall be deducted for an apparent inconformity, and 0.3 point for a serious one. The deduction should not be more than 0.3 point if several errors occur in a single movement.
2) Power and harmony account for two points.
Full points (two points) are given to the contestant who applies the power smoothly, steadily, accurately and continuously, and performs well to the requirements for hand forms, eyework, body movements and footwork.
One-tenth to five-tenths of a point shall be deducted for a slight inconformity with the technical requirements, 0.6-1.0 point for an apparent one, and 1.0-2.0 points for a serious one.
3) Spirit, pace, style, content, structure and choreography account for two points.
Full points (two points) are given to the contestant who performs with the mind being fully concentrated, natural facial expression, proper pace, rich content, well-knit structure and well-balanced choreography.
One-tenth to five-tenth of a point shall be deducted for a slight inconformity with the technical requirements, 0.6-1.0 point for an apparent one, and 1.1-2.0 points for a serious one.
3. Scoring Criteria for Nanquan (Southern style boxing)
1) The quality of movements accounts for six points.
One-tenth of a point shall be deducted when a slight inconformity with the technical specifications occurs in any hand form, stance, hand technique, footwork, leg technique, jumping or balance. Two-tenth of a point shall be deducted for an apparent inconformity, and 0.3 point for a serious one. The deduction should not be more than 0.3 point if several fouls occur in a single movement.
2) Power and coordination account for two points.
Full points (two points) are given to the contestant who performs vigorously and smoothly, with accurate and proper application of power and with clear-up and harmonized movements.
One-tenth to five-tenths of a point shall be deducted for a slight inconformity to the requirements, 0.6-1.0 point for an apparent one and 1.1-2.0 for a serious one.
3) Spirit, rhythm, style, content, structure and choreography account for two points.
Full points are given to the contestant who performs in high spirit, with good rhythm, distinctive style, rich content, well-knit and varied structure and well-balanced choreography.
One-tenth to five-tenths of a point is deducted for a slight inconformity to the requirements, 0.6-1.0 point for an apparent one and 1.1-2.0 points for a serious one.
4. Scoring criteria for other individual events
1) Correctness and clearness account for four points.
2) Smoothness and coordination account for three points.
3) Distinctiveness and rich content account for two points.
4) Concentration and rhythm account for one point.
5. Scoring criteria for set sparring
1) Accuracy and reasonable offence and defence account for four points.
2) Proficiency and good cooperation account for three points.
3) Rich content and well-knit structure account for two points.
4) Lifelike combat and distinctiveness account for one point.
6. Scoring criteria for team event
1) Quality: correct, clear-cut and skillful movements, mind concentration and proficiency account for four points.
2) Content: rich content, distinctive wushu characteristics with basic technique concerned account for three points.
3) Cooperation: Trimness and harmony account for two points.
4) Structure and choreography: proper structure and harmonious choreography with intended design account for one point.
7. Deduction criteria for other errors
1) Unfinished routine: No score shall be given to the contestant who does not finish his routine or leaves the arena just half way through.
2) Forgetting: 0.1-0.3 point shall be deducted for gforgetfulness according to its degree during competition.
3) Movement affected by apparatus and costumes: One-tenth to two-tenths of a point shall be deducted whenever:
a) Any part of the body is entangled by the broadsword fringe or the tassels of the sword, or by any soft apparatus that affects the movements;
b) Tassels decorations or costumes fall apart onto the floor;
c) Costumes are unbuttoned;
d) The apparatus touch the ground or the body as a result of carelessness;
e) The handle of the apparatus breaks apart.
4) Apparatus deformed, broken and fallen down:
One-tenth to three-tenths of a point shall be deducted if, during the competition, the apparatus is deformed; 0.4 point shall be deducted whenever the apparatus is broken or fallen down; and 0.3 point shall be deducted if the top of an apparatus is broken but still holds on. In the latter case, to avoid injury, the head judge may stop the contestant and let him continue his performance only after the broken part has been taken away.
5) Outside the arena: One-tenth to two-tenths of a point shall be deducted if any part of the body touches the ground outside the arena and 0.2 point shall be deducted if the entire body falls out.
6) Losing balance: One-tenth to two-tenths of a point shall be deducted if an extra supporting movement is added, and 0.3 point shall be deducted if consecutive extra supporting movements occur in one technique. For a fall, 0.3 point shall be deducted. (The above-mentioned six deductions are made by judges.)
7) Commencing and closing movements: One-tenth of a point shall be deducted for any inconformity with the technical specifications in commencing and closing movements. One-tenth to three-tenths of a point shall be deducted for stalling for time in the commencing or closing movement.
8) Re-performing:
a) When permitted by the head judge, the contestant can re-perform without suffering penalty if he has been interrupted by uncontrollable circumstances;
b) The contestant who stops performing due to forgetfulness, faults or broken apparatus may be permitted to re-perform, but one point shall be deducted;
c) When a contestant is unable to go on performing because of injuries during competition, the head judge has the right to stop him. If he recovers after a simple treatment, he may be allowed to give his performance as the last starter in his group. If he is the last one in his group, he may be allowed to compete as the first starter in the same event the next day. In this case, one point shall be deducted. The contestant who is unable to re-perform at the required time shall be treated as a withdrawer.
9) Short of or over required time: One-tenth of a point shall be deducted for a performance that is 0.1-2.0 seconds short or over the required time and 0.2 point for a performance that is 2.1-4.0 seconds short of the required time, and so forth. In case of Taijiquan, one-tenth of a point shall be deducted for a performance that is 5 seconds short of or over the required time, and so forth. (The above-mentioned three deductions are made by the head judge.)
Article 2. Scoring Methods
1. Scores of contestants: The scores of contestants are the points given by judges according to their actual performances and to the deductions made according to the criteria for the events concerned.
2. Actual scores: The actual scores of contestants are the average points taken from the three middle ones out of the five scores given by the five judges, with the highest and lowest scores left out.
3. Final scores: The final scores are the points given by the head judge after making deductions according to items 7) to 9) of "The deduction criteria of other errors."
Article 3. Other Provisions
1. The time limit for Taijiquan routine shall be five to six minutes while the time limit for all the rest competition events shall not be less than one minute twenty seconds. (No time limit for the demonstration event)
2. Arena: Competition shall take place on a 14cm x 18m carpet marked with lines of 5cm in width. The centre of the two long sidelines shall be marked as the middle line.
3. Forfeiture: If a contestant is unable to compete or perform at the scheduled time, he/she shall be disqualified.
