Eligibility RequirementsIn addition to the regular eligibility requirements, in order to compete in any ATA- Xtreme competition, the competitor must also compete in the traditional event that correlates to the ATA-Xtreme event in which they wish to compete. Failure to compete in the corresponding event will result in the loss of points earned at that event may result in additional penalties. This applies to all ATA sanctioned tournaments regardless of the tournament's classification.
Example: If a competitor wishes to compete in ATA-Xtreme Forms, the competitor must also compete in Traditional Forms at that tournament. The same would apply for ATA-Xtreme Weapons competition.
ATA-Xtreme Competition Rules & GuidelinesATA Xtreme form & weapon competitions are a "free Style" performance that allows the mix of traditional and contemporary martial arts techniques. The ATA Xtreme division category for forms and weapons competition is based in traditional Songahm Taekwondo but allows for non-traditional movements spanning all martial arts styles and disciplines where as the ATA Creative division categories do not. Competitors are free to create their own choreography based where martial arts techniques and combinations carry the highest value over non-martial arts techniques such as gymnastics, acrobatics, and dance.
Note There are no “qualifying techniques” that must be performed.
Example: If a competitor wishes to compete in ATA-Xtreme Forms, the competitor must also compete in Traditional Forms at that tournament. The same would apply for ATA-Xtreme Weapons competition.
ATA-Xtreme Competition Rules & GuidelinesATA Xtreme form & weapon competitions are a "free Style" performance that allows the mix of traditional and contemporary martial arts techniques. The ATA Xtreme division category for forms and weapons competition is based in traditional Songahm Taekwondo but allows for non-traditional movements spanning all martial arts styles and disciplines where as the ATA Creative division categories do not. Competitors are free to create their own choreography based where martial arts techniques and combinations carry the highest value over non-martial arts techniques such as gymnastics, acrobatics, and dance.
Note There are no “qualifying techniques” that must be performed.
Unifrom Requirements for ATA Xtreme CompetitionStudent may wear:
ATA Xtreme Weapons Form Composition GuidelinesIn addition to the rules for ATA Xtreme forms competition, the following additions apply to the ATA-Xtreme Weapon Competitions:
Competitior Bow in ProceduresATA Xtreme forms and weapons competition bow in procedure will mirror creative forms and weapons competition bow in procedures.
Determining and Administering ScoresScoring for ATA Xtreme forms and weapons competition will be awarded in the same manner as creative forms and weapons competition and will have consistent meanings.
Judging Criteria for ATA Xtreme Forms & Weapons
Example #2:Competitor A who has strong, crisp, precise techniques, but does not include as many tricks in their Xtreme form presentation may score higher than Competitor B, whose taekwondo techniques are not crisp and strong but has many difficult "tricks" within their form. (Remember that the single most important factor in all form presentations is the quality of the techniques demonstrated.).
Example #3: Competitor A and B are equal in quality of techniques and creativity, but Competitor A only does tumbling passes as his/her “tricks” he/she may not score as high, if Competitor B performs martial arts kicking "tricks" verses gymnastic/acrobatic type "tricks".
Example #4: If Competitor A and B are equal in everything including "tricks", the competitor that demonstrates a stronger ability to integrate the "tricks" into martial arts combinations may score higher.
ATA-Xtreme Divisions
- Traditional Dobok.
- ATA Creative/Xtreme black uniform.
- They may not wear the sleeveless ATA-Xtreme uniform.
- Competitors may not remove any part of their clothing during performance.
- Music is allowed but not mandatory.
- In keeping with the concept that judges will consider difficulty, then, if music is used, a competitor who performs “in time” with the music may receive a higher score.
- All music must be approved by the student’s instructor.
- Music is the responsibility of the competitor. Each competitor must have their own sound system in good working order. Malfunctions of any kind will not change the time limit.
- The total time limit of 2 minutes will stand regardless of any music malfunction. Competitors should continue without music if there is any delay and have the person designated to play their music take the appropriate action in keeping with the wishes of that competitor.
- Competitors in these divisions must demonstrate a form or weapons form that reflects the essence and values of ATA-Xtreme.
- At least 50% of the form must be original material.
- The entire presentation must be no longer than 2 minutes from judge's command to start time until the competitor finishes their performance.
- There is no limit to the number of "tricks" allowed.
- All types of kicks and combinations are allowed as long as the instructor of the competitor approves of the safety aspect of the presentation. Safety is the number one concern.
- No props are allowed.
ATA Xtreme Weapons Form Composition GuidelinesIn addition to the rules for ATA Xtreme forms competition, the following additions apply to the ATA-Xtreme Weapon Competitions:
- Releases of the weapon are allowed in ATA-Xtreme competition.
- During ATA Xteme compeition the sheath of the Gum Do may be set aside as long as it is done in a way that is not disrespectful to the weapon.
Competitior Bow in ProceduresATA Xtreme forms and weapons competition bow in procedure will mirror creative forms and weapons competition bow in procedures.
Determining and Administering ScoresScoring for ATA Xtreme forms and weapons competition will be awarded in the same manner as creative forms and weapons competition and will have consistent meanings.
Judging Criteria for ATA Xtreme Forms & Weapons
- All 3 judges will score the entire form.
- The first aspect of the form demonstrated should be the quality of Taekwondo technique.
- The second aspect judging the form demonstrated will be the following 5 categories. All should be considered with equal weight and in no particular order.
- Creativity.
- Difficulty.
- Presentation.
- Attitude.
- Control of the weapon is added to the judging criteria for ATA Xtreme weapons.
- The third aspect a judge will consider are the "tricks" and “variety of tricks” presented in the form. This would include how a competitor adds martial art techniques to the “trick” he/she is demonstrating.
Example #2:Competitor A who has strong, crisp, precise techniques, but does not include as many tricks in their Xtreme form presentation may score higher than Competitor B, whose taekwondo techniques are not crisp and strong but has many difficult "tricks" within their form. (Remember that the single most important factor in all form presentations is the quality of the techniques demonstrated.).
Example #3: Competitor A and B are equal in quality of techniques and creativity, but Competitor A only does tumbling passes as his/her “tricks” he/she may not score as high, if Competitor B performs martial arts kicking "tricks" verses gymnastic/acrobatic type "tricks".
Example #4: If Competitor A and B are equal in everything including "tricks", the competitor that demonstrates a stronger ability to integrate the "tricks" into martial arts combinations may score higher.
- Case A: Both competitors do aerial cartwheels but Competitor A performs it in combination - Butterfly kick, hook kick into the aerial ending with a punch in a front stance, Competitor A demonstrates higher level difficulty through integration of this acrobatic move into a martial arts combination verses just doing a stand- alone aerial.
- Case B: Performing a Jump Split kick, back tuck, pop front kick turn punch is more difficult than just a back tuck and landing in a stance or on one's knee.
- A competitor that fails to follow the bow in procedure will receive a .1 deduction from each judge.
- If a competitor exceeds the time limit he/she is disqualified and no score will be given.
- If a competitor competes with a form that is not 50% original, then he/she is disqualified and no score will be given.
- When a disqualifications occurs, the judge will say: “Thank you for your performance today but because you . . . , no score will be given”.
ATA-Xtreme Divisions