IKF is the international federation of traditional Kung Fu masters. The respected Kung Fu masters may compete at Masters Taolu bare hand and weapons categories. Please note that the performance of Tai Chi Chuan styles is prohibited. Age limit for Masters taolu is over 35 years. The evaluation will be marked by IKF Masters Committee and the winners will be rewarded with special IKF prize and the names of the winners will be listed under “IKF Master of 2005” section.

  Tao Lu Bare Hands and Weapon Categories for the athletes:

1)  9 - 12 years minus one day

2)  12-15 years minus one day

3)  15 - 18 years minus one day

4)  18-35 years minus one day

NOTE: The performance of modern wushu styles is prohibited.

Note: Children under 9 years can perform taolu during demonstration. 3 athletes under 9 years old will be rewarded with IKF Cups for the best performance. 

  Evaluation of the performance will be on the following guidelines:

- Speed

- Power

- Coordination

- Low positions

- Eye position

- Balance

  Scoring

1) General performance - 6 points

2) Force and coordination - 2 points

3) Spirit and determination - 2 points

  Loss of points

* Momentary loss of balance - minus 2 points

* Repeated momentary loss of balance - minus 3 points

* Loss of balance and fall to the ground , including touching the ground with the hand - minus 3 points

* Momentary involuntary pause - minus 1 point

* Incomplete - no score

* If the weapon accidentally touches the ground or bumps the athlete’s body - minus 1 or 2 points

* Deformation of the weapon - loss of 1 to 3 points

* Breaking of the weapon - loss of 1 to 4 points

* Dropping of the weapon - loss of 1 to 4 points

* Beginning of the and end of the performance done incorrectly - minus 1 point

MUST: Traditional Kung Fu costume is acceptable only with long sleeves, clean and ironed, with personal sash.