2027 Nassau International Wushu Championships
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Official Rules 官方规则

2027 Nassau International Wushu Championships

Rules, divisions, awards, timing, and event-day standards for this event. They match what you choose when you register. 本赛事的规则、组别、奖项、时间限制和比赛日标准,与报名时的选项一致。

Made from this event's current settings 根据本赛事当前设置生成

2027 Nassau International Wushu Championships - Rules

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Date 日期
Saturday, April 24 – Sunday, April 25, 2027
Venue 场地
Nassau Community College Main Gym - Building P
Hosted by 主办
Tai Chi Qigong Association of America
Rule sets 规则
Five-Judge Trimmed AverageIWUF Taolu without Degree of Difficulty (A+B)

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Search a rule, or enter your competitor code 搜索规则,或输入你的参赛编号

Type a word such as sword, bronze or music. Or enter the competitor code from your confirmation email (11 letters and numbers) and the whole page shows only the rules for your events, duilian and sparring. 输入关键词,例如 sword、bronze 或 music;或输入确认邮件中的参赛编号(11 位字母和数字),整页只显示与你的项目、对练和对抗相关的规则。

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SC-01 – SC-02

Scoring 计分

Active Scoring Rules 当前计分规则

Contemporary Wushu, Advanced level
Conducted in accordance with the Wushu Taolu Competition Rules and Judging Methods (2024), endorsed by the IWUF, using the rules for events without Degree of Difficulty (A and B panels), with no specific requirements for competition weaponry.
Contemporary Wushu, Beginner and Intermediate levels
Scored by five judges, with the highest and lowest marks removed and the rest averaged.
Traditional Wushu and Tai Chi
Scored by five judges, with the highest and lowest marks removed and the rest averaged.
Health Qigong is conducted in accordance with the Health Qigong Competition Rules (2012).
Ties are resolved in this order
  1. The athlete whose average of the invalid scores is closest to the final score ranks higher
  2. If still tied, the athlete with the higher lowest invalid score ranks higher
  3. If still tied, the athlete with the lower highest invalid score ranks higher
In the Advanced contemporary (IWUF A and B panel) divisions, IWUF's own tie-break rules apply.

Five-Judge Trimmed Average

5 judges; the highest and lowest marks are dropped and the rest averaged

Judges score the routine; the highest and lowest marks are removed, then the remaining scores are averaged.

Every level, except Advanced where scored with IWUF Taolu without Degree of Difficulty (A+B).

Contemporary: Beginner and Intermediate 现代武术:初级、中级

Traditional Wushu and Tai Chi: all levels 传统武术、太极:所有级别

Advanced Contemporary events are scored under IWUF Taolu without Degree of Difficulty (A+B). 现代武术高级组按 IWUF Taolu without Degree of Difficulty (A+B) 评分。

IWUF Taolu without Degree of Difficulty (A+B)

Group A 7.0 (quality of movements) + Group B 3.0 (overall performance), no Degree of Difficulty

Contemporary 现代武术Advanced 高级

Judges score the routine; the highest and lowest marks are removed, then the remaining scores are averaged.

Advanced Contemporary events only.

Events 项目

Offered Events 开放项目

Taolu events you can enter. 可报名的套路项目。

Taolu

113 events

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Showing 113 of 113
Wushu Fighting Set
Bagua
Ba Ji
Xingyi
Chaquan
Shao Lin
Fanzi
Xiangxing
Tongbei / Pigua
Huaquan
Luohan
Other Northern
Other Southern
Elementary Shaolin Broadsword
Shaolin Broadsword
E-mei Broadsword
Wudang Broadsword
Wing Chun Broadsword
Other Traditional Single Broadsword
Shaolin Straight Sword
E-mei Straight Sword
Wudang Straight Sword
Other Traditional Single Straight Sword
Kung Fu Fan
Dagger
Other Traditional Short Weapon
Elementary Shaolin Staff
Shaolin Staff
E-mei Staff
Wudang Staff
Other Traditional Staff
Shaolin Spear
E-mei Spear
Wudang Spear
Other Traditional Spear
Pudao
Kwandao
Other Traditional Long Weapon
Nunchuck
Three-Section Staff
9 Section Chain Whip
Meteor Hammer
Rope Dart
Other Soft Weapon
Double Chain Whip
Double Dagger
Double Fan
Double Broadsword
Double Straight Sword
Other Double Weapon
Eight Methods and Five Steps
24 Form Tai Chi
32 Form Tai Chi
42 Form Tai Chi
56 Form Tai Chi
40 Yang Style Tai Chi
Sun Style Tai Chi
Other
Health Qigong
Yang Tai Chi Broadsword
Chen Tai Chi Broadsword
Other Tai Chi Broadsword
32 Tai Chi Straight Sword
42 Tai Chi Straight Sword
Yang Tai Chi Straight Sword
Chen Tai Chi Straight Sword
Other Tai Chi Straight Sword
Tai Chi Fan
Other Tai Chi Short Weapon
Other Tai Chi Long Weapon
1st Set Compulsory Broadsword (B Group Broadsword)
1st Set Compulsory Long Fist (B Group Fist)
1st Set Compulsory Southern Broadsword (B Group Southern Broadsword)
1st Set Compulsory Southern Staff (B Group Southern Staff)
1st Set Compulsory Spear (B Group Spear)
1st Set Compulsory Staff (B Group Staff)
1st Set Compulsory Straight Sword (B Group Straight Sword)
1st Set Southern Fist (B Group Southern Fist)
2nd / 3rd Compulsory Broadsword
2nd / 3rd Compulsory Southern Broadsword
2nd / 3rd Compulsory Southern Staff
2nd / 3rd Compulsory Spear
2nd / 3rd Compulsory Staff
2nd / 3rd Compulsory Straight Sword
2nd / 3rd Set Southern Fist
2nd Set Compulsory Long Fist
3rd Set Compulsory Long Fist (A Group Fist)
3rd Set Compulsory Straight Sword (A Group Tai Chi Straight Sword)
3rd Set Compulsory Tai Chi
3rd Set Compulsory Tai Chi Fan (A Group Tai Chi Fan)
3rd Set Southern Fist (B Group Southern Fist)
Elementary Broadsword (C Group Broadsword)
Elementary Long Fist (C Group Fist)
Elementary Southern Broadsword (C Group Southern Broadsword)
Elementary Southern Fist (C Group Southern Fist)
Elementary Southern Staff (C Group Southern Staff)
Elementary Spear (C Group Spear)
Elementary Staff (C Group Staff)
Elementary Straight Sword (C Group Straight Sword)
Five Stance Set
Junior Compulsory Fist
Optional Broadsword
Optional Long Fist
Optional Routine (School-Choreographed)
Optional Southern Broadsword
Optional Southern Fist
Optional Southern Staff
Optional Spear
Optional Staff
Optional Straight Sword
Optional Tai Chi Fan
Optional Tai Chi Quan
Optional Tai Chi Straight Sword
DV-01 – DV-02

Divisions 组别

Age Groups, Levels & Gender Splits 年龄组、水平与性别分组

Age groups, levels and gender divisions for each rule set. 各规则集的年龄组、水平和性别分组。

Five-Judge Trimmed Average

Age groups · Age at the end of 2027 (on Dec 31: 2027 minus birth year)

6 and under (0-6)7-8 (7-8)9-10 (9-10)11-12 (11-12)13-14 (13-14)15-16 (15-16)17-18 (17-18)19-25 (19-25)26-30 (26-30)31-40 (31-40)41-50 (41-50)51-60 (51-60)61-70 (61-70)Above 70 (71+)

Skill levels

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced

Contemporary: Beginner and Intermediate 现代武术:初级、中级

Traditional Wushu and Tai Chi: all levels 传统武术、太极:所有级别

Advanced Contemporary events are scored under IWUF Taolu without Degree of Difficulty (A+B). 现代武术高级组按 IWUF Taolu without Degree of Difficulty (A+B) 评分。

Gender divisions

MaleFemale

IWUF Taolu without Degree of Difficulty (A+B)

Age groups · Age at the end of 2027 (on Dec 31: 2027 minus birth year)

6 and under (0-6)7-8 (7-8)9-10 (9-10)11-12 (11-12)13-14 (13-14)15-16 (15-16)17-18 (17-18)19-25 (19-25)26-30 (26-30)31-40 (31-40)41-50 (41-50)51-60 (51-60)61-70 (61-70)Above 70 (71+)

Style

Contemporary 现代武术

Skill levels

Advanced

Gender divisions

MaleFemale
AW-01 – AW-03

Awards 奖项

Placing & Recognition 名次与表彰

The headline award 重点奖项

Wushu Scholarships 武术奖学金

Where every point builds a future. 每一分,都在成就未来。

$800
1st overall 全场第一名
$500
2nd overall 全场第二名

Open to every level and age: the top two athletes overall, by total combined score. Presented on stage, by check. 面向所有级别和年龄:全场总分前两名的运动员获奖,于颁奖台上以支票颁发。

Past winners 历届得主

  1. 2025Venus Li · Ethan Yip
  2. 2026Victor Huang · Qianzi Chen
  3. 2027Who's next? 下一位会是你吗?
Events with 3 or fewer participants may be combined.
Medals are picked up at the awards table as soon as each division finishes.
Age group and overall Grand Champion awards are presented 30 minutes after the competition ends.
Organizing Award
Schools with 20+ athletes.
Wushu Scholarships go to the top two overall athletes by total combined score: $800 for 1st place overall, $500 for 2nd place overall.
20%
Gold
Top share
30%
Silver
Next share
50%
Bronze
Next share

Shares are counted per division and rounded to the nearest whole number (.5 up). Everyone medals: athletes the shares don't reach get bronze. A division of 5 gets 1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze; a division of 10 gets 2 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze.

SP-01 – SP-04

Special Programs

Grand Champion & Team Trials

Who can enter, which events count, and how the winners are decided.

Contemporary events

Contemporary Wushu Grand Champion 现代武术全能

Contemporary wushu, Advanced level only: one barehand, one short weapon and one long weapon event, highest combined score.

Advanced level onlyOne score from each required event, added up$55.00 to enter
  1. One fist / barehand event
  2. One short weapon event
  3. One long weapon event

Winners by age group and gender.

One Grand Champion award per athlete, in the group where their total is highest.

Equal totals: The higher lowest score among the counted events wins, then the lower highest score. Still tied: they share the title.

Traditional events

Traditional Kungfu Grand Champion 传统武术全能

Traditional kungfu, Advanced level only: one barehand, one short weapon and one long weapon event, highest combined score.

Advanced level onlyOne score from each required event, added up$55.00 to enter
  1. One fist / barehand event
  2. One short weapon event
  3. One long weapon event

Winners by age group and gender.

One Grand Champion award per athlete, in the group where their total is highest.

Equal totals: The higher lowest score among the counted events wins, then the lower highest score. Still tied: they share the title.

One award

Tai Chi Grand Champion 太极全能

Tai chi, Advanced level only: one barehand and two weapon events, highest combined score.

Advanced level onlyOne score from each required event, added up$55.00 to enter
  1. One fist / barehand event
  2. One weapon event: Short Weapon OR Long Weapon
  3. One weapon event: Short Weapon OR Long Weapon

Winners by age group and gender.

One Grand Champion award per athlete, in the group where their total is highest.

Equal totals: The higher lowest score among the counted events wins, then the lower highest score. Still tied: they share the title.

Team Trials

USAWKF Kungfu Team Trials

Your regular events count; no extra performance. Qualify with a score of 8.00 or higher or a top-3 place or a gold, silver or bronze medal in an eligible event.

ALL
qualify

All 113 offered events qualify for Team Trials consideration.

$55.00 to enterEvery event counts
TL-01 – TL-08

Timing 时间

Time Limits 时间限制

Under 18
No time limits for routines.
No time limits for IWUF compulsory routines.
18 and above
  • Taoluat least 1 minute
  • Group events30 seconds to 4 minutes
  • Duilianat least 40 seconds
  • Taijiquan, Taijijian and Taijishan optional routines and Health Qigong2:45 to 3:15 in total
  • 42 Movements, Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun and Wu (Hao) style Taijiquan competition routines5 to 6 minutes
  • 42 Movements Taijijian and 24 Movements Taijiquan4 to 5 minutes
  • 32 Movements Taijijian and the 3rd set of the International Wushu Competition Routines (Taijiquan, Taijijian, Taijishan)3 to 4 minutes
  • Other Tai Chi and Health Qigong5 to 6 minutes
Code
Rule set
Event / style
Division targets
Duration
Note
TL-01
Rule setFive-Judge Trimmed Average
Event / styleTraditional · Taolu · Internal · Fist / Barehand
Division targets18 and above
DurationMinimum 1 min
Note
86 events
  • Five Stance Set
  • Optional Routine (School-Choreographed)
  • Elementary Long Fist (C Group Fist)
  • Junior Compulsory Fist
  • Elementary Southern Fist (C Group Southern Fist)
  • 1st Set Compulsory Long Fist (B Group Fist)
  • 2nd Set Compulsory Long Fist
  • 3rd Set Compulsory Long Fist (A Group Fist)
  • Optional Long Fist
  • 1st Set Southern Fist (B Group Southern Fist)
  • 2nd / 3rd Set Southern Fist
  • 3rd Set Southern Fist (B Group Southern Fist)
  • Optional Southern Fist
  • Elementary Broadsword (C Group Broadsword)
  • Elementary Straight Sword (C Group Straight Sword)
  • Elementary Southern Broadsword (C Group Southern Broadsword)
  • 1st Set Compulsory Broadsword (B Group Broadsword)
  • 1st Set Compulsory Straight Sword (B Group Straight Sword)
  • 1st Set Compulsory Southern Broadsword (B Group Southern Broadsword)
  • 2nd / 3rd Compulsory Broadsword
  • 2nd / 3rd Compulsory Straight Sword
  • 2nd / 3rd Compulsory Southern Broadsword
  • Optional Broadsword
  • Optional Straight Sword
  • Optional Southern Broadsword
  • Elementary Staff (C Group Staff)
  • Elementary Spear (C Group Spear)
  • Elementary Southern Staff (C Group Southern Staff)
  • 1st Set Compulsory Staff (B Group Staff)
  • 1st Set Compulsory Spear (B Group Spear)
  • 1st Set Compulsory Southern Staff (B Group Southern Staff)
  • 2nd / 3rd Compulsory Staff
  • 2nd / 3rd Compulsory Spear
  • 2nd / 3rd Compulsory Southern Staff
  • Optional Staff
  • Optional Spear
  • Optional Southern Staff
  • Bagua
  • Ba Ji
  • Xingyi
  • Chaquan
  • Shao Lin
  • Fanzi
  • Xiangxing
  • Tongbei / Pigua
  • Huaquan
  • Luohan
  • Other Northern
  • Other Southern
  • Elementary Shaolin Broadsword
  • Shaolin Broadsword
  • E-mei Broadsword
  • Wudang Broadsword
  • Wing Chun Broadsword
  • Other Traditional Single Broadsword
  • Shaolin Straight Sword
  • E-mei Straight Sword
  • Wudang Straight Sword
  • Other Traditional Single Straight Sword
  • Kung Fu Fan
  • Dagger
  • Other Traditional Short Weapon
  • Elementary Shaolin Staff
  • Shaolin Staff
  • E-mei Staff
  • Wudang Staff
  • Other Traditional Staff
  • Shaolin Spear
  • E-mei Spear
  • Wudang Spear
  • Other Traditional Spear
  • Pudao
  • Kwandao
  • Other Traditional Long Weapon
  • Nunchuck
  • Three-Section Staff
  • 9 Section Chain Whip
  • Meteor Hammer
  • Rope Dart
  • Other Soft Weapon
  • Double Chain Whip
  • Double Dagger
  • Double Fan
  • Double Broadsword
  • Double Straight Sword
  • Other Double Weapon
TL-02
Rule setFive-Judge Trimmed Average
Event / styleTraditional · Taolu · Fist / Barehand · Group / Duilian
Division targets18 and above
DurationMinimum 40 sec
NoteWushu Fighting Set
TL-03
Rule setFive-Judge Trimmed Average
Event / styleTraditional · Contemporary · Taolu · Fist / Barehand · Group / Duilian
Division targets18 and above
Duration30 sec - 4 min
NoteGroup sets
TL-04
Rule setFive-Judge Trimmed Average
Event / styleTraditional · Taolu · Internal · Fist / Barehand
Division targets18 and above
Duration2 min 45 sec - 3 min 15 sec
NoteOptional Tai Chi Quan · Optional Tai Chi Straight Sword · Optional Tai Chi Fan · Health Qigong
TL-05
Rule setFive-Judge Trimmed Average
Event / styleTraditional · Taolu · Internal · Fist / Barehand
Division targets18 and above
Duration5 min - 6 min
Note42 Form Tai Chi · Yang Style Tai Chi · Sun Style Tai Chi
TL-06
Rule setFive-Judge Trimmed Average
Event / styleTraditional · Taolu · Internal · Fist / Barehand
Division targets18 and above
Duration4 min - 5 min
Note42 Tai Chi Straight Sword · 24 Form Tai Chi
TL-07
Rule setFive-Judge Trimmed Average
Event / styleTraditional · Taolu · Internal · Short Weapon
Division targets18 and above
Duration3 min - 4 min
Note32 Tai Chi Straight Sword · 3rd Set Compulsory Tai Chi · 3rd Set Compulsory Straight Sword (A Group Tai Chi Straight Sword) · 3rd Set Compulsory Tai Chi Fan (A Group Tai Chi Fan)
TL-08
Rule setFive-Judge Trimmed Average
Event / styleTraditional · Taolu · Internal · Fist / Barehand
Division targets18 and above
Duration5 min - 6 min
Note
13 events
  • Eight Methods and Five Steps
  • 32 Form Tai Chi
  • Chen Style Tai Chi
  • Other
  • Yang Tai Chi Broadsword
  • Chen Tai Chi Broadsword
  • Other Tai Chi Broadsword
  • Yang Tai Chi Straight Sword
  • Chen Tai Chi Straight Sword
  • Other Tai Chi Straight Sword
  • Tai Chi Fan
  • Other Tai Chi Short Weapon
  • Tai Chi Long Weapon
CB-01 – CB-02

Event day 比赛日

Check-in, Ceremonies & Terms 报到、仪式与条款

From the organizing committee’s 2027 competition rules. 摘自组委会2027年竞赛规程。

For Sparring

Check-in
Judges on Friday, April 23, 2027; athletes on April 23, 4:00–8:00 PM and April 24, 7:00–8:30 AM. Early badge collection is available upon request.
Judges' meeting
Details are emailed to judges before the event.
Tickets & badges
Free spectator admission (designated seating only).
Each athlete and coach receives a brochure and souvenir.
Badges
1 coach badge per school, plus additional badges for every 10 athletes.
Opening ceremony
Athletes march into the venue, national anthem, introduction of the organizing committee and guests, organizer’s speech, guests’ speech, judge’s oath, athlete’s oath, competition starts.
Closing ceremony
Event highlights, special guests’ speech, results and award ceremony, group photos.
Official hotel
Red Roof PLUS+ Long Island – Garden City, 699 Dibblee Dr, Westbury, NY 11590, 1.7 miles (about a 5-minute drive) from the venue.
Questions
Iwcnys@gmail.com or tcqgaa@gmail.com.

For Sparring

Media rights
Organizers may use images, videos, and names for event promotion.
Liability
Participants must have personal liability insurance and waive legal claims against the organizers.
Final authority
The organizing committee retains final decision-making rights.
ST-01 – ST-02

Standards 标准

Grouping, Levels & Team Trials 分组、级别与国家队选拔

Separate competitions for different styles and equipment categories.
Grouping is determined by participants’ ages and the number of athletes per event.
Age groups (age as of 2027)
6 years old and under, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–16, 17–18, 19–25, 26–30, 31–40, 41–50, 51–60, 61–70, above 70 years old.
Experience levels
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.
The Grand Champion Award requires the Advanced level.

For Taolu (forms) · Group forms · Duilian

USAWKF National Kungfu Team Trials
Athletes must be registered USAWKF members.
Eligibility
A score of 8.0 or higher, or a gold, silver or bronze medal in any individual event.
You can sign up without a USAWKF membership ID
Join at usawkf.org/membership-application and add your ID on your registration link by check-in (April 24, 2027).
Without an active membership ID, your scores can't be sent to USAWKF for team consideration.
Selected athletes represent the USA in the Pan American, Taijiquan, or World Kungfu Championships within two years.