WAKO AERO KICKBOXING PRAVILA
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ART. 1 - DEFINITION
Aero Kickboxing is a sort of training exercise including aerobic and kickboxing techniques. The
performer uses techniques coming only from kickboxing “repertoire” to specifically selected music. The
variation in the program can be combined with a kind of Fitness program. The choice of the music is
personal. These rules are meant for aero kickboxing competition only.
ART. 2 – KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC AND ITS BEAT
. Ü Synchronization of movements to the music’s beat;
Every out of rhythm movement will be considered an error or penalty.
. Ü Speed of musical beat (B.P.M. – beats per minute):
It must be from a minimum of 135 to a maximum of 155 per minute.
. Ü The exercise must last from a minimum of 1 minute 30 seconds to a maximum of 2
minutes from the start of performance. To remain within the time constraints, it is
advisable to use 6 or 8 periods or blocks of 32 beats during the creation of the exercise.
Furthermore, the exercise must begin on the first beat of a period, known as the
masterbeat or downbeat.
ART. 3 – KICKBOXING TECHNIQUES
. Ü Punching and kicking techniques during the exercise must be performed correctly in
a fluid, dynamic and explosive manner, as if facing a real opponent.
. Ü Any hesitation or loss of balance will be considered an error or penalty
. Ü A minimum of five kicks or punches must be employed during a period (32 musical
beats)
ART. 4 – AGE DIVISIONS
AGE DIVISIONS:
. Ü In aero kickboxing competition the following are allowed to participate:
o o Boys and girls - 7, 8 and 9 years old
o o Younger cadets - 10, 11 and 12 years old
o o Older cadets - 13, 14 and 15 years old
o o Juniors - 16, 17 and 18 years old
o o Seniors - 19 to 45 years old
. Ü Age categories are the same for male and female competitors
. Ü Boys / girls and cadets categories can be merged
. Ü Younger competitors can participate in only the next older category.
. Ü Age divisions will be determined in the following manner: a competitor will be placed in an
age division according to his year of birth, not his actual birthday, and he will be required to
compete all year in this age category. Positive proof of age will be required at ALL events.
ART. 5 – DIFFICULTY OF CHOREOGRAPHY
During the creation of the choreographed exercise one can choose either a symmetrical or
asymmetrical plan. Obviously, the use of an asymmetrical plan will be given a higher degree of
difficulty when awarding points for the final score, as will the use of such techniques as: roundhouse
and reverse roundhouse kicks, hook kicks, axe kicks, butterfly kicks, jump and double kicks, spinning
back-fist punches, etc.
ART. 6 – TYPE OF COMPETITION AND SYNCHRONIZATION OF ATHLETES
Competition will be either individual or in groups of 3 athletes, even of different sex. In the case of
groups, during the exercise the athletes must carry out perfectly synchronized movements, both in
their choreography and in the execution of kickboxing techniques, while respecting the rules
mentioned in points 1-2-3. The same rules must also be respected in individual exercise. Any
uncertainty will be considered an error or penalty.
Art. 7 – COMPETITION AREA AND UNIFORMS
Aero-kickboxing competition is performed on a tatami (mats) of 8x8 mts.
Individual and team members must start their performance at a minimum of 7 meters distance from
chief referee.
Competitors show upon tatami when requested to enter the area, they bow slightly and raise their
hands to show they are ready. When music starts, time clock starts.
Competitors must show up us in long pants ( aerobic or fighting pants) and t-shirt or sport top (for
female only).
Women cannot show up in bra only.
They must wear shoes and they cannot wear any jewelry or piercing.
Make-ups is allowed for women.
Competitors can touch the floor with any part of body only during presentation or ending their
performance.
Competitors in aero-kickboxing cannot use any musical form content.
They cannot include any demonstration in their performances ( breaking of wooden tables, pumps
etc.).
Post je objavljen 24.01.2006. u 22:47 sati.