The 11^th China Jiaozuo International Taijiquan Competition Regulations (Overseas Group)

I. Dates and Place

September 16th to 21st, 2023.

Jiaozuo City, Henan Province

II. Hosts

Wushu Administrative Center of General Administration of Sport of China

Chinese Wushu Association

Sports Bureau of Henan Province

Jiaozuo Municipal People's Government

III. Organizers

Henan Wushu Gymnastics Ice and Snow Sports Center

Henan Wushu Association

Sports Bureau of Jiaozuo

Wenxian People's Government

IV. Co-organizers

Jiaozuo Stadium Center

Jiaozuo Wushu Association

V. Participants

National or regional wushu groups and wushu organizations that recognize and abide by the constitution of the International Wushu Federation.

VI. Competition Events

(1) Individual events:

1. Compulsory Events:

Chen-style, Yang-style, Wu-style, Wuu-style, and Sun-style Taijiquan competition routines

24 Forms Taijiquan, 42 Forms Taijiquan, 42 Forms Taijijian, 32 Forms Taijijian

2. Traditional Events:

 Chen-style Taijiquan (Apparatus), Yang-style Taijiquan (Apparatus), Wu-style Taijiquan (Apparatus), Wuu-style Taijiquan (Apparatus), Sun-style Taijiquan (Apparatus), and He-style Taijiquan (Apparatus), other styles Taijiquan (Apparatus)  

(2) Group Events:

Group Taijiquan (8 Methods and 5 Stances of Taijiquan), Group Taijiquan, Group Taijijian, and Group Taijiquan & Taijijian

(3) Taiji Push Hands:

Competition Weight Categories:

(1) 48 kg Categories (≤48Kg)

(2) 52kg Categories (>48Kg-≤52Kg)

(3) 56kg Categories (>52Kg-≤56Kg)

(4) 60kg Categories (>56Kg-≤60Kg)

(5) 65kg Categories (>60Kg-≤65Kg)

(6) 70kg Categories (>65Kg-≤70Kg)

(7) 75kg Categories (>70Kg-≤75Kg)

(8) 80kg Categories (>75Kg-≤80Kg)

(9) 80kg+ Categories (>80Kg)

VII. Participation Method

(1) There is no limitation for each organization in the number of participating teams. Each team can register one leader, one coach and one doctor respectively, and 20 athletes (male or female).

(2) Individual events: Each athlete can only enter one barehanded routine, and one apparatus routine. A group event is available at the same time. 

(3) Only one group event is allowed for each team. There is no limitation in gender or age. Each team shall be composed of at least 6 athletes; otherwise it would not be compiled to participate in the competition. 

(4) Taiji push-hand event: Only one category per team, for male and female respectively, is allowed to enter for competition.

VIII. Competition Method

(1) The Rules of Traditional Wushu Taolu Competition published in 2012, which are endorsed by the Chinese Wushu Association will be implemented in this competition. 

(2) The Trial Version of Taiji Push Hands and Supplementary Rules in 2018, which are endorsed by the Chinese Wushu Association will be implemented in this competition. Both the two editions can be downloaded from the official website of Chinese Wushu Association at: www.wushu.com.cn. The Knock-out system is implemented in Taiji push-hand competition.

(3) Time limits for routines:

1. Taijiquan should be finished within 4 minutes. The Head Judge will blow the whistle at the third minute of the competition.

2. Taiji apparatus should be finished within 3 minutes. The Head Judge will blow the whistle at the second minute of the competition.

3. Competition time for group event shall be no more than 4 minutes. 

4. Taiji Push Hands: Each match consists of two rounds. There is 2-minute net time for each round, but no break between the two rounds.

(4) The compulsory routines must be performed in sequence without any addition, omission, or alteration of movements. Each additional or altered movement will incur a deduction of 0.1 point, with cumulative deductions. Movements not completed after the head judge blows the whistle will not be scored.

(5) Group routines must be accompanied by music (MP3 format should be self-provided by the participants). The music should not contain rap or similar content. If lyrics are included, a total deduction of 0.1 point will be made by the chief referee. If no music is provided, a total deduction of 0.1 point will be made by the chief referee. During the competition, the team's coach or leader is responsible for playing the music.

(6) Age groups:

1. Individual and Group Events:

Group A: 11 and below (born after January 1st, 2012).

Group B: 12 to 17 (born from January 1st, 2006, to December 31st, 2011).

Group C: 18 to 39 (born from January 1st, 1984 to December 31st, 2005).

Group D: 40 to 59 (born from January 1st, 1964 to December 31st, 1983).

Group E: 60 and over (born before December 31st, 1963).

2. Taiji Push Hands:

Participants must be between 19 and 45 years old (born from January 1st, 1978, to December 31st, 2004).

IX. Placings and Awards

(1) Individual Events: 30% of the participants will be awarded the first prize in each individual events and each age group, 30% the second and 30% the third. The winners will be awarded medals and certificates and the rest competitors will be awarded certificates. The number of winners will be calculated by the round-off method according to the actual number of competitors.

(2) Group Events: There are no age categories for group events. Competitors who participate in Taijiquan, Taijiquan Apparatus, and Taijiquan Barehanded Routine and with Apparatus, shall be awarded the first prize (30%), the second prize (30%) and the third prize 40%) in group events. Plaques and certificates will be awarded to the winners.

(3) Taiji Push Hands: The top 8 places will be awarded in each category for male and female participants. If the number of participants in each category is less than 9, the admission will be reduced by one. If there are only 1 or 2 participants, no rankings will be assigned. The first, second, and third-place winners will receive gold, silver, and bronze medals, respectively, along with certificates. The fourth to eighth-place winners will receive certificates.

(4) Competitors failed to obtain any placings will be awarded participation commemoration certificates by the Organizing Committee.

(5) If the number of participants for each category and age group in individual events is below 5 participants (including 5 participants), similar age groups in the same category will be merged, men and women are ranked respectively.

(6) When the number of participants in an individual event exceeds 60, the group competition and admission will be conducted by drawing lots.

(7) The "Taijiquan Elite" Award is established at the China·Jiaozuo International Taijiquan Competition.

1. Taijiquan and Taiji Apparatus categories will be divided into separate divisions for men and women. A total of 4 competitors (overseas participants) will be selected for the "Taijiquan Elite" award. To participate in the "Taiji Elite" competition, athletes must have achieved first place in their respective individual events, which should have a minimum of 8 participants. The awardees will receive a certificate and a prize of RMB 10,000. 

2. The participants who are winners with more than one event should choose one competition event for the “Taijiquan Elite” at the compiling and recording group at the end of the individual events. For any vacant events, the second place winner will take part in the “Taijiquan Elite” competition consecutively.  

(8) “Taijiquan Push-hands Star” Award is set. The first winner of the competitions whose actual participant number is no less than 8, will be awarded “Taiji Push Hands Star” Award certificate and RMB 1,000 prize.

(9) The “Wushu Morality Awards” is set up for the athletes and judges. The prize will be conferred according to the number of the competitors and events, competition results and competition morals, sportsmanship and disciplinary behavior. 

X. Entry and Registration

(1) Entry

Please read the competition regulations carefully when registering. Registration for this competition is online. The registration website is : jiaozuo-en.justtool.com. All participating teams are required to complete online registration through their team leader before August 16th, 2023. Please upload copies of participants' passports or travel permits, as well as 1-inch electronic photos, as specified on the registration website. Late registrations will not be accepted.

(2) Registration

1. Please register in Jiaozuo, Henan Province on September 15th, 2023 (the registration location will be notified separately).

2. During the registration process, please provide the following documents: Health Certificate (physical examination certificate within 15 days before the competition, proof of blood pressure and sphygmoscopy, and an electrocardiogram); Waiver of Liabilities (handwritten and signed); Copies of participants' passports or travel permits; 1-inch photos; personal accident insurance policy (coverage period should include September 15th-21st).

3. Transportation Route:

——China-Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport: There are flights available from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou to Zhengzhou. There is a reception station at the airport.

——Zhengzhou Railway Station: There are trains available from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Xi'an to Zhengzhou. There is a reception station at the railway station.

——Jiaozuo Railway Station: There are trains available from Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi'an to Jiaozuo, and there is a reception station at the railway station.

XI. Financial Conditions

(1) Accommodation and meals will be arranged by the organizing committee, and the expenses will be the responsibility of each participating team.

(2) Accommodation Standards (including Hong Kong, China, Macau, China and Chinese Taipei):

Standard hotel (equivalent to a four-star hotel):

Double occupancy: $70 USD per person per day, totaling $420 USD for 6 days.

Single occupancy: $85 USD per person per day, totaling $510 USD for 6 days.

Deluxe hotel (equivalent to a five-star hotel):

Double occupancy: $90 USD per person per day, totaling $540 USD for 6 days.

Single occupancy: $105 USD per person per day, totaling $630 USD for 6 days.

(3) The expenses mentioned above will include the expenses of accommodation, competition, local transportation, and other activities arranged by the Organizing Committee.

XII. Arbitration Committee and Referees

(1) The composition and duty of Arbitration Committee shall be implemented according to the Rules of Arbitration.

(2) The referees shall be selected and appointed by the Chinese Wushu Association. Further notice will be made in due course.

XIII. Contact information

(1) Foreign Affairs Department of the Chinese Wushu Association

Contact: Fu Bo

Contact number: +86 10-64912153

Fax: +86 10-64912151

Address: No. 3 Anding Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Postcode: 100029

E-mail: chuantongwushu@sina.cn

(2) Sports Bureau of Jiaozuo City, Hanan Province, China.

Contact: Cheng Fazhi, Li Ting, Peng Shiqi

Tel.: 0086-391-3934492/3996522/3933192

Address: The Southeast corner of the crossing of Shanyang Road and Fengshou Road, Jiaozuo Taiji Sports Center, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province, China

Postcode: 454002

E-mail: jzstjq@163.com

XIV. Other Matters

(1) The organizing committee and technical meeting will be held at 15:00 on September 16th, 2023. Team leaders and coaches are required to attend the meetings on time. The exact location is indicated in the Instructions for Registration.

(2) Athletes must apply for Personal Accident insurance and Health Certificate by themselves, and sign the Waiver of Liabilities. If any one of the document is not signed, the athlete is not allowed to participate in the competition. 

(3) After registration, the athletes should go through selective physical examination organized by the Medical Committee and shall be disqualified from the competition if they are found with any medical deficiency.

(4) After registration, the teams are supposed to read the Program carefully. If there are any objections on names or events, please submit a written application (with telephone number and the signature) to the Competition Department by the athlete, team leaders, or coaches before 15:00, September 16 (Site of the Technical Meeting). If the appealing content is in conformity with the original registration forms, it will be altered; otherwise, no changes will be made. 

(5) Athletes participating in the Taiji Push-hand event will weigh themselves at 6:00 am on September 17 (the specific location will be informed). Those who do not weigh on time will not be allowed to participate. If the reported weight does not match the weight weighed by the Organizing committee (exceeding the weight category reported), the competitor will be disqualified.

(6) Athletes should wait at the roll call area 30 minutes prior to the competition; otherwise they will be regarded as abstaining from the competition after three times absence on roll-calls.

(7) Athletes who forfeit the competition without valid reasons will have all their competition results cancelled.

(8) Athletes participating in Taijiquan and Taiji apparatus competitions must wear traditional Wushu costumes and Wushu shoes; the costumes and apparatus should be both self-provided. Athletes who participate in Taiji Push-hand events should provide both black and white costumes by themselves.

(9) The names of all participating teams must be within 10 Chinese characters and should not contain the words such as 'world,' 'international,' 'China,' or 'Chinese.'”

(9) The final interpretation of the rules and regulations shall be vested in the Chinese Wushu Association.

(10) The regulations and rules can be downloaded from the website of the Chinese Wushu Association: http://www.wushu.com.cn

XV. For matters not covered, further notice will be given.

Annexes:

Attachment Competition Regulations, Competition Schedule, Liability Disclaimer, Project Classification Code (in both Chinese and English).zip