TAO LU

IKF is the international federation of traditional Kung Fu masters. The respected Kung Fu masters may compete at the Masters Tao Lu categories of Bare Hands and Weapons.

Age limit for Masters Tao Lu is above 35. The performance will be evaluated by the IKF Masters Committee and the winners will be rewarded with a special Trophy.

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 Tao Lu during demonstration. 3 athletes under 9 years old will be rewarded with IKF Trophies 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

Tao Lu events will be controlled by the IKF Tao Lu Committee and IKF Master and Referee Committee.

Tuei Sho

Referee Committee

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