This division is for the competition of Intermediate and Advanced students (Blue Belts and up) of all age divisions.
Competitors will be allowed to create his/her own form incorporating PMA techniques as well as other martial arts skills and tumbling. There are no requirements or restrictions with respect to the techniques utilized. These forms must capture the essence of martial arts movements, displaying proper techniques, stances, and footwork. Emphasis is placed on the execution of technique, creativity, difficulty, balance, speed, power, solid stances, and focus. No props are allowed.
Judges will watch all competitors perform and will score all competitors at the end. The order of competition will be determined by a random draw. There is a 2-minute time limit. The maximum deviation rule and tie-breaking rules will be automatically applied via the Uventex system. The judges will utilize a scoring range of 9.90 to 9.99. Only intermediate ranks and above are eligible to compete in this division.
Open Forms Explanation and Examples
Example Intro Section for Open Form