WAH LUM®

Wah Lum Tournament Waiver, Release of Liability, and Rules Agreement

By registering for this tournament, I acknowledge and agree to abide by the following additional rules and regulations.

Tournament Rules

• No full-length tournament forms may be posted online. Short clips (5 seconds) or highlight reels are permitted and encouraged.
• Wah Lum uniforms must be worn during competition.
• Participants without proper attire may be disqualified or barred from competing.
  • KUNG FU: Competitors are to wear WAH LUM UNIFORMS (no tank tops except sparring), Or a traditional performance uniform.
  • TAI CHI: Wah Lum Tai Chi shirt, the Jin Mo Tai Chi top, or the white performance uniforms
• All competitors and spectators must display proper sportsmanship and respect for one another. This is a Wah Lum family tournament.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct or language by any competitor, parent, spectator, or instructor, will result in disqualification of the competitor and removal from the event with NO REFUND.
• Competitors must be present at their ring when their divisions are about to begin. If you have a conflict due to an event scheduled in another ring, notify the Chief Judge. We will do everything possible to schedule so that you have a chance to compete in all your events.

Forms:

Empty-hand form competition divisions are categorized according to age and the competitor’s current level of training.  For example, if a student is learning Say Lok, then that student competes in the 9B level.  Students who are uncertain of their competition level should consult their Sifu.

Competitors may only choose from the forms listed in the registration form.

Note: For 10B level, competitors may perform the specified number (three for adults; two for children, 1 peewee) of the four basic Wah Lum exercises (Baat Choy, Cum Na Sow, Pok Ma, Pow Choy).  If the competitor knows 16 hands then he/she must perform 16 hands.

For 9A Level, competitors may perform 10 Mantis Hands followed by 7 kicks as one form.

• Only curriculum forms can be performed. Forms cannot be changed from their original state.
• Judges acknowledge bear there are some forms which vary in moves and ending (ex. double broadswords).
• If there is a conflict then the judges will call a meeting and one of the arbitrators will make a decision.
• Going out of the ring
  • No point deduction as ring size. Competitor must notify judges if any additional space is needed prior to their performance.
• Landing on the mark
  • Competitors should be landing close to their starting position.
• If a competitor must restart their form the HEAD JUDGE will deduct from the final score:
  • 12 and UNDER: .05 deduction from the total score
  • 13 and OLDER: .1 deduction from the total score
• Note: if they restart more than 2 times the same point deduction will be taken off of the final, but for individual scores use you discretion
• TAI CHI
  • .1 deduction for overtime
  • .1 deduction for not finishing the form or ending with your back to the judges.

Weapons:

Weapons competition levels are categorized according to age and the number of years the competitor has trained in the Wah Lum system. The breakdown of levels is as follows:

Level	Years in Training
Novice	Under 1 ½ years
Beginner	1 ½ – 3 years
Intermediate	3 – 5 years
Advanced A & B	Over 5 years, Over 10 years

Competitors may choose from the weapons listed in the registration form.  Weapons divisions are categorized by long and short weapon.

Qualified Forms for the following weapons:

Fan: Fighting or Plum Flower

Gim: WL curriculum gim only

Double Broadswords: Tornado Broadswords only

Spear: Lo Gar or Six Corner

Stick: Right hand, 16 Styles, Basic, or Plum flower

Double Butterfly: 13 chop or Mok Gar (curriculum)

Tiger Fork:  Mok Gar or Yu Gar (seminar)

Double Daggers: WL curriculum form only

• Weapons will be checked for safety.
• Students can not stab or hit the flooring at the gymnasium
• If a competitor drops their weapon on the floor:
  • 12 and UNDER: .5 deduction from the total score will be deducted
  • 13 and OLDER: 0 deduction from the total score will be deducted
• If their weapon breaks, the compet

Performance Procedures

• The first to register is the last to go.
• Bow before entering the competition area, walk to the center of the competition area, bow to judges (facing the head judge’s table), walk to the starting location, wait for the head judge to indicate that they are ready, then begin the form.
• After completing performance, face the head judge’s table to be scored, bow to all the judges, and then walk out of the competition area.
• If there are 6 or more competitors:
  • The first three competitors will perform and be seated without receiving their scores.  After the third competitor, the judges will meet to establish a baseline average according to the first three performances.
  • Then each of the first three competitors will receive their score in order of performance.
  • After this, each competitor will be scored immediately after performing.
• If there are 5 people or less in the division, competitors will perform and be scored immediately after performance.

All rules set forth by event organizers must be followed. Disregarding rules or demonstrating unsportsmanlike behavior may result in disqualification.

 

Sparring competitors agree to abide by the Sparring Rules outlined here:

 

 

I, the undersigned participant, acknowledge and agree to the following as a condition of my participation in this martial arts tournament:

1. Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
I fully understand that participation in martial arts competitions involves inherent risks, including but not limited to bodily injury, disability, and, in rare cases, death. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my participation in this event.

I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless Master P. Chan, the City of Orlando, FL, Wah Lum Kung Fu Temple, Inc., tournament organizers, event officials, instructors, referees, staff, volunteers, sponsors, and any other associated parties (collectively referred to as “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, medical expenses, or losses arising out of or related to my participation or attendance at this event. This release applies to claims of negligence, but not to claims of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

2. Indemnification
I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, damages, or liabilities, including legal fees, arising from my actions, conduct, or participation in this event.

3. Media Release and Compensation Waiver
I grant permission for event organizers and associated parties to capture and use my image, likeness, and voice in photographs, video recordings, media coverage, and promotional materials related to this event. I waive any right to compensation for such use now and in the future.

4. Compliance with Rules and Regulations
I acknowledge that martial arts competition involves physical contact and agree to abide by all tournament rules, regulations, and the instructions of officials. I accept full responsibility for any consequences resulting from the violation of such rules.

5. Medical Treatment Authorization
I certify that I am in good physical and mental health and have no medical conditions that would impair my ability to participate safely. In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize event officials or emergency personnel to provide necessary medical treatment, including transportation to a medical facility. I understand that I am responsible for all medical expenses incurred.

6. Arbitration Agreement
I agree that any disputes or claims arising out of or related to this waiver, my participation in the event, or any interactions with the Released Parties shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. I waive my right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

 

 

8. Severability Clause
If any provision of this waiver is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9. Acknowledgment of Understanding
I have read this waiver in its entirety and fully understand its terms. I acknowledge that I am signing this agreement voluntarily and that by doing so, I am giving up certain legal rights. I also agree to abide by all tournament rules as stated above.