Championship rules

EUROPEAN HAPKIDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
Saturday 16 May 2015 - Linz (Austria)
NAK BOP
Rolling & Falling competition
DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES
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Age divisions (categories) < 14 years, 14 - 17 years and > 17 years
Men & women in separated categories! Exception in category < 14 years
Divisions made by grade, one division keubgrades – one division dangrades
In case there is only 1 competitor in a category, he/she will be placed into a higher category. In case it
is not possible, the competitor will be placed into the next possible lower category.
KEUBGRADES
< 14 years
MEN & WOMEN
14 - 17 years
MEN
WOMEN
> 17 years
MEN
WOMEN
DANGRADES
MEN (all ages)
WOMEN (all ages)
Remarks :
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Following techniques must be performed :
1. Chang haemul nak bop : rolling over an obstacle far (distance)
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Wolchang nak bop : rolling over an obstacle (high)
All techniques have to be performed individually on the competition mats
Obstacle falling techniques have to be executed with special safety pads
to measure distance or height! The main goal of the NAK BOP is landing safely!
AWARDS:
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There will be a medal for the first 3 competitors of each category or division.
A gold medal for the first place, a silver medal for the second place and a bronze medal
for the third place.
EVALUATION :
Participants of the NAK BOP competition will be evaluated on :
height and length during the obstacle nak bop
Jump distance measurement
The contestant runs down a runway and needs to start the leap before stepping past the foul
line. The first body part to touch the ground determines the measurement point up to which
the jump distance is measured, starting from the foul line. While performing the leap, the
contestant also needs to perform a dive roll (i.e., an initial diving motion resulting in a forward
roll executed on the ground).
Jump height measurement
A horizontal bar is placed at a height initially stated by the contestant. The contestant then
jumps over the bar, performing a dive roll (i.e., an initial diving motion resulting in a forward roll
executed on the ground). Only jumps during which the bar does not fall down are considered
successful.
In each of the two disciplines, the contestant has three attempts. The best result in both
disciplines namely, the highest jump height and the longest jump distance are added up and
considered in the ranking.
EUROPEAN HAPKIDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
Saturday 16 May 2015 - Linz (Austria)
BAL CHAGI
Kicking competition
DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES
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Minimumgrade for the competition is 8th Keub!
Keubgrades and dangrades in separate divisions
Men & women in separate categories! Exception in category <14 years and in the category of the
dangrades
In case there is only 1 competitor in a category, he/she will be placed into a higher category of the
same division. In case it is not possible, the competitor will be placed into the next possible lower
category of the same division.
ALL KEUB GRADES
starting from 8th KEUB (yellow belt)
Keubgrades have to perform the Dan shik bal chagi (Single kicks).
The first six kicks have to be performed starting at fighting stance. Every kick has to be performed
with the right and the left leg. The kicks have to be performed without using a partner holding a
target! (= Kicking in the air)
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Dwikumchi cha olligi (raising heel kick with straight leg )
An dari chagi (inside crescent kick)
Bakat dari chagi (outside crescent kick)
Chigo chagi (roundhouse kick)
Yop chagi (side kick)
Dwikumchi dollyo chagi (hooking kick with leg straight)
The following jump kicks have to be executed while hitting a target (coaching mitt) starting from a
fighting stance. These kicks have to be executed with only one leg. The target will be held at the
height of the competitor
1. Jump ap chagi (jumping front kick)
2. Jump yop chagi (jumping side kick)
3. Jump chigo chagi (jumping roundhouse kick)
CATEGORIES :
MEN & WOMEN
< 14 years
14 - 17 years
MEN
WOMEN
> 17 years
MEN
WOMEN
DANGRADES
Dangrades have to perform the Han bal bok shik bal chagi & the teuk soo bal chagi.
Han bal bok shik bal chagi (combination kicking techniques with one leg)
These kicking techniques have to be executed starting from a fighting position and only with one
leg (left or right). You can pick your best leg to kick ! During the performing of a combination
technique the foot of the kicking leg may not touch the floor.
1. Ap chagi hadan + ap chagi sangdan
(front kick to low section + front kick to high section)
2. Ap chagi hadan + chigo chagi sangdan
(front kick to low section + roundhouse kick to high section)
3. Ap chagi hadan + dwi kumchi cha naerigi
(front kick to low section + heel kick downwards to high section)
4. An dari cha nokki + chungdan yop chagi
(press or push kick to low section + sidekick to mid section)
5. Hadan chigo chagi + sangdan chigo chagi
(roundhouse kick to low section + roundhouse kick to high section)
6. Ap ap chagi + dwi dwit chagi
(front kick + back kick)
Teuk soo pal chagi (special kicking techniques) :
These kicking techniques have to be executed after a jump and the kicking foot should hit the
target(s).
1. Yangbal moa ap chagi
(jump front kick with two feet together)
2. Yangbal bollyeo chagi
(jump front kick with two feet in a split)
3. Dubal moa yop chagi
(jump side kick with two feet)
4. Jump dwidora chagi
(back spinning heel kick with step motion)
EUROPEAN HAPKIDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
Saturday 16 May 2015 - Linz (Austria)
MEN (all ages)
WOMEN (all ages)
AWARDS :
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There will be a medal for the first 3 competitors of each category or division.
A gold medal for the first place, a silver medal for the second place and a bronze
medal for the third place.
EVALUATION :
Participants of the BAL CHAGI competition will be evaluated on :
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motion of the technique
speed
power
height of the kick
balance
kihap
EUROPEAN HAPKIDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
Saturday 16 May 2015 - Linz (Austria)
HOSHINSUL for Kubgrades
Selfdefense demonstration competition
DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES
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Divisions made by grade
Men and women compete in the same category!
CAT 1 : < 12 years, CAT 2 : 12 – 14 years, CAT 3 : 15 – 17 years, CAT 4 : > 17 years
In case there is only 1 competitor in a category, he/she will be placed into a higher category of the
same division. In case it is not possible, the competitor will be placed into the next possible lower
category of the same division.
GRADES
10th 7th Keub
Demonstration of following techniques
Number of techniques
Son Mok Sul + Ui Bok Sul
(defense against wrist grab & clothes)
5
3 x son mok sul techniques (wrist)
NO CROSS or SIDE GRAB!
2 x ui bok sul techniques (clothes)
No combinations of techniques allowed!
6th - 4th Keub
Bhang Kwon Sul
(defense against punching)
8
2 x Chigi (striking)
2 x Keokki (joint locks)
2 x Tonjigi (throwing)
2 x Bal Chagi (kicking)
3rd - 1st Keub
Bhang Jok Sul
(defense against kicking)
Attacking with a yop chagi (side kick)
1 x Chigi (striking)
1 x Keokki (joint locks)
8
1 x Tonjigi (throwing)
1 x Bal Chagi (kicking)
Attacking with a chigo chagi (roundhouse kick)
1 x Chigi (striking)
1 x Keokki (joint locks)
1 x Tonjigi (throwing)
1 x Bal Chagi (kicking)
Remarks :
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Competing participants : a couple exists of one attacker and one defender
The attacker may not switch his role to defender and vice versa!
The competition category is stipulated by the grade of the defender (the one who performs the
techniques)
The partner performing the role of the attacker may have a higher or lower grade than the
defender
Only single techniques are allowed! Every single technique can be finished with a punch,
strike, kick or a pinching technique (joint lock, armbar, legbar, choke, ...)
on the ground
AWARDS:
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There will be a medal for the first 3 competitors of each category or division.
A gold medal for the first place, a silver medal for the second place and a bronze medal
for the third place.
EVALUATION :
Participants of the HOSHINSUL competition will be evaluated on :
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motion of the initial technique
the finishing technique
speed
power
kihap
Notice that combinations of techniques will not be awarded!
EUROPEAN HAPKIDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
Saturday 16 May 2015 - Linz (Austria)
HOSHINSUL for Dangrades
Selfdefense demonstration competition
DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES
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Divisions made by grade - Men and women compete in the same category!
CAT 1 : < 18 years , CAT 2 : > 17 years
GRADES
Demonstration of following techniques
5
Bhang Kom Sul
DANGRADES
Number of techniques
(defense against 5 different knife attacks)
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Strike to the lower section (abdomen)
1 x technique of your choice
(chigi, keokki, tonjigi or chagi)
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Strike from outside to inside
1 x technique of your choice
(chigi, keokki, tonjigi or chagi)
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Strike from inside to outside
1 x technique of your choice
(chigi, keokki, tonjigi or chagi)
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Strike downwards
1 x technique of your choice
(chigi, keokki, tonjigi or chagi)
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Combination of strikes
1 x techniques of your choice
(chigi, keokki, tonjigi or chagi)
Dan Bong Sul
3
(defense with short stick)
Remarks :
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1 Defense against punch to the head
1 x technique of your choice
(keokki or tonjigi )
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1 Defense against side kick
1 x technique of your choice
(keokki or tonjigi )
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1 Defense against grabbing the wrist who
holds the dan bong
1 x technique of your choice
(keokki or tonjigi )
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Competing participants : a couple exists of one attacker and one defender
The attacker may not switch his role to defender and vice versa!
The competition category is stipulated by the grade of the defender (the one who performs the
techniques)
The partner performing the role of the attacker may have a higher or lower grade than the
defender
Only single techniques are allowed! Every single technique can be finished with a punch,
strike, kick or a pinching technique (joint lock, armbar, legbar, choke, ...)
on the ground
AWARDS:
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There will be a medal for the first 3 competitors of each category or division.
A gold medal for the first place, a silver medal for the second place and a bronze medal
for the third place.
EVALUATION :
Participants of the HOSHINSUL competition will be evaluated on :
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motion of the initial technique
the finishing technique
speed
power
kihap
Notice that combinations of techniques will not be awarded!
EUROPEAN HAPKIDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
Saturday 16 May 2015 - Linz (Austria)
SHOW
Show demonstration competition
DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES
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No division by gender, age or grade! (Men and women of all ages and grades can compete in
one division)!
GRADES
starting from 6th Keub and higher
TECHNIQUES
all kind of techniques including the use of weapons
TIME
Maximum time = 30 seconds!
Remarks :
The main goal of this competition is to show your favorite or best hapkido skills and abilities to the
audience and the judges. Therefore only limited rules were set.
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Competing participants: a performing team exists of max. 3 hapkidoin
Attackers and defenders can switch their role during the demonstration!
All participants should have at least the rank of 6th Keub
Maximum time used is 30 seconds. The performance will be stopped by the judges
after 35 seconds!
Combinations of techniques are allowed!
The use of weapons is allowed. Only plastic or replica weapons can be used. They
should be inspected by the main judge before your performance on the mats.
NO music is allowed!
AWARDS:
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There will be a medal for the first 3 competitors of each category or division.
A gold medal for the first place, a silver medal for the second place and a bronze
medal for the third place.
EVALUATION :
Participants of the SHOW competition will be evaluated on :
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techniques and skills in general
harmony
creativity
speed
power
kihap
KYORUGI
Sparring competition
GENERAL INFORMATION
Competition area
The competition area measures at least 6x6 m to maximum
8x8 m (in addition 1m safety area)
Competitors
2 competitors, 1 with blue protection (chong)
1 with red protection (hong)
Duration
1 non-stop round of 2 minutes
Coach
There is no coach allowed on the competition area
Winner/loser
Decision for winning is made by 2 judges and 1 Head
referee.
Match score
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2 judges in the corner of the competition area
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1 Head referee leading the competition game
During the competition the 2 judges and the Head
Referee decide who's made a point.
The head referee will raise the arm with a blue or red
sleeve and holds 1 or two fingers up to indicate the
points.
The point is granted if at least one of the judges
complies with the point(s) given by the head referee
by raising a red or blue flag.
Points during the competition will be published on
the table of the timekeeper, after they are granted.
The sparring competition is a competition with direct
elimination! The winner goes to the next round and the
loser leaves the competition.
Direct elimination
COMPETITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
1. Competitors can participate at own risk!
2. Competitors are required to wear a dobok (Hapkido uniform) while competing.
Competitors are also required to wear their appropriate belt to signify their proper
rank. Uniforms must be clean, not torn and worn at all times during their performance.
Removal of uniform top, pants or belt is not permitted during performance. T-shirts are
not allowed.
3. The medal ceremony will not take place when the competitor is not in uniform (dobok).
4. All uniforms and equipment may not be insulting, vulgar or offensive as deemed by
the Tournament Officials.
5. Every kind of jewellery (watches, bracelets, piercings, earrings, etc.) worn is
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prohibited!
6. Finger and toe nails must be kept neat and trimmed!
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Every competitor has to bring his own protection equipment!
1. OBLIGATED protection
Head protector, front side open from chin to eyebrow (Taekwondo style)
Chest protection (Hogu - Taekwondo style)
Groin protection for men - for women optional
Shin protection
2. PERMITTED protection ( = optional)
Underarm protection (only underarm)
Foot protection (protection of the instep of the foot)
Mouth protection (mouthpiece)
At least 15 minutes before the start of the game the competitor has to be at the referee
table to check all the equipment. The referee will check the equipment (protection) a
second time before the beginning of the game.
When the referee decides that the protection worn by the competitor is not safe than
he can decide to change that part of the equipment.
SCORING TECHNIQUES
1. Punching & striking techniques (chireugi): 1 point
Only punching with a fist in a proper manner is permitted. All other kinds of striking
and punching are prohibited!
Punching is only permitted in the middle section, on the front and the side of the
hogu (chest protector)! No back fist!
A point will only be granted if the punch has a direct effect on the opponent! (Loosing
balance or apparent impact of the punch at the hogu)
Punching is only permitted in a fight when both competitors are fighting in a standing
way. It's forbidden to punch when one of both is on the ground or if one of both is
grabbed by the other (grabbing of the Dobok or body).
2. Kicking: 1 point
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Low section 1 (ankle to knee) Only the Low spinning heel kick, to sweep,
permitted
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Low section 2 (from knee to hip) Side kicks and all heel kicks prohibited
(yop chagi & dwikumchi dwaetaebu chagi)
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Only chigo chagi and baldung bitkjo chagi (lowkicks) to the inner and outer side
of the upper leg are permitted, but a point is only given if the opponent falls as a
result of the technique.
chigo chagi
baldung bitkjo chagi
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Middle section (from hip to shoulders) except the spine area, all kicking
techniques permitted.
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High section (head) all kicks allowed except the spinning heel kick!!!
(dwidora chagi)
3. Joint locks & arm bars (keokki) 2 points
All joint locks and arm bars on wrists, arms and legs are permitted.
Joint locks have to be done within 1 seconds after grabbing the opponent.
4. Throwing & take downs (tonjigi) 2 points
All throwing & take down techniques are permitted.
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A throw has to be done within 1 seconds after grabbing the opponent.
On the ground the fight will be stopped after 2 seconds when a lock is not set and both
players are active.
If a competitor falls as a result of a dora chagi hadan (low spinning heel kick) it will be
counted as a throw and 2 points will be granted.
5. Choking
Choking is NOT allowed during the fight.
Use of the lower arm at the side of the throat will be considered as choking.
6. Clinching
Clinching is when the 2 opponents have close contact by grabbing with 2 hands.
When both competitors start clinching they can only perform a throw, take down, an
arm bar or a joint lock on arms or legs. All striking, punching or kicking techniques are
forbidden!
Clinching time is maximum 1 second.
7. Knocking on the Floor.
Knocking on the floor is considered a safety measure, not giving up the fight. It is to
prevent that joint locks etc. go too far. It does not mean technical KO! The performer
of the lock always gets the point in this situation!
FORBIDDEN OR ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES
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Attacks to the groin.
Strikes with open hand or elbow on any place of the opponents body.
No back fists!
No attack or counter with the knee.
No hand techniques to the face.
No punching when the opponent is on the floor.
No punching or kicking during clinching.
No head buts!
Side kicks to low section 2!
Heel kicks to low section 2!
Spinning heel kick to high section (head)!
Feinting of attacks as above (no contact).
No actions that can be regarded as unsportive or dangerous.
WINNING THE COMPETITION GAME
1. Win by K.O.
2. Win by Referee Stop Contest (*)
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3. Win by score or superiority
4. Win by withdrawal
5. Win by disqualification
6. Win by referee's punitive declaration
SPECIAL REMARKS
Overly aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated! In that case the referee can decide to
end the competition game(*).
In the case that any matters not specified in the Rules occur, they shall be decided
through consensus by the refereeing officials of the pertinent game.
AWARDS:
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There will be a medal for the first 3 competitors of each category or division.
A gold medal for the first place, a silver medal for the second place and a bronze medal
for the third place.
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Competition area for the sparring competition
Legend
1 = Head referee
2 = Corner judge
3 = Corner judge
4 = Timekeeper
C = competitor with blue protection (chong)
H = competitor with red protection (hong)
The competition area is a surface of 10 m x 10 m covered with
mats (judomats). The competition area has a fighting area and a
warning area.
Fighting area
The `fighting area` is the inside of the competition area. Here
competitors are supposed to fight. The fighting area measures 8 m
x 8 m.
Warning area
The area around the inside area is the `warning area`(red colour).
The warning area is 1 m wide at every side of the competition area.
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KYORUGI
Weight division for the sparring competition
KEUBGRADES
All keubgrades of all ages!
MEN
WOMEN
11 categories
8 categories
4 kg
5 kg
32 – 36 kg
5 kg
36 – 40 kg
35 – 40 kg
40 – 44 kg
40 – 45 kg
44 – 49 kg
45 – 50 kg
49 – 54 kg
6 kg
30 – 35 kg
6 kg
50 – 56 kg
54 – 59 kg
56 - 62 kg
59 – 64 kg
62 – 68 kg
64 – 70 kg
7 kg
68 - 75 kg
70 - 76 kg
76 – 82 kg
7 kg
+ 75 kg
82 – 89 kg
89 – 96 kg
+ 96 kg
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Remarks:
The sparring competition is a competition with direct
elimination! So the winner goes to the next round and the
loser has to quit the competition.
In every category there have to be 2 competitors at least!
In case of odd numbers in one category we will have a "lucky
winner" as in the following example.
Example: 3 competitors A, B & C
First round: A vs B: B wins
C: free
Final (2nd fight): vs C
When there is only one competitor in one category, this category can be
combined with the category higher or lower depending on the total
amount of competitors in this category.
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EUROPEAN HAPKIDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
Saturday 16 May 2015 - Linz (Austria)
KYOKPA
Power Breaking competition
Only chungdan dwidora chagi - back spinning heel kick at medium height !
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No divisions by age or gender (men and women of all ages together)!
2 categories ; 1 category for keubgrades starting from 6th Keub to 1st Keub
and 1 category for dangrades
This part of the competition consists of only 1 round
with only 1 general champion in each categorie !
POWER BREAKING
Breaking minimum 5 or 8 single boards with dwidora chagi - (back spinning heel kick)
At the power breaking contest the competitor has to break a pack of 5 (five for kubgrades) or 8 (eight for
dangrades) wooden boards at medium height with a dwidora chagi (back spinning heel kick).
Starting position :
The competitor faces has to face the table on which the boards are placed at hip height.
The competitor can adjust the height of the boards at his own height but at least at his/her own hip
height.
Remarks :
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The boards used for the competition are provided by the organisation.
The minimum size of the boards are 30 cm x 25 cm x 1 cm.
The wooden boards are taped together with transparent tape at the top and bottom.
The boards will be prepared in advance by the organisation committee.
The boards will get a different number.
Participants will get a pack of boards by withdrawal.
Every board has to be broken!
AWARDS:
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There will be a medal for the first 3 competitors.
A gold medal for the first place, a silver medal for the second place and a bronze medal
for the third place.
EVALUATION :
The winner of the KYOKPA competition is the one who breaks the most boards!
In case of ex aequo (more participants break same amount of boards), the distance of the board
that has been hit the longest distance, starting from the table, will determine the winner.