GENERAL CUP REGULATION

Special Invitation

Dear Masters, Professors, and Athletes,

The Brazilian Kung Fu League, aiming for better planning for its athletes, is announcing in advance the invitation to the 22nd International Cup Brazil of Kung Fu , so that everyone can organize themselves and participate in one of the largest and most prestigious international championships of the sport in the Americas.

We expect everyone's presence on November 28th and 29th, 2026 , at the 22nd International Cup Brazil of Kung Fu . On this occasion, there will be competitions in: TAOLUS (FORMS) OF TRADITIONAL KUNG FU WITH FREE HANDS AND WITH WEAPONS, SPORT WUSHU (MODERN), TAI CHI CHUAN, TEAM TAOLU, SANDA (CHINESE BOXING) AND SHUAI JIAO COMBAT .

The event is open to athletes from academies affiliated or not with the Brazilian Kung Fu League, provided they are invited by the event organizers.

We anticipate the participation of new competitors from all over Brazil and abroad. We hope that all participants in the twenty-second edition of the International Cup Brazil of Kung Fu Championship will experience a challenging event with surprising and unforgettable results: new values, new beliefs, new friendships, and above all, new self-knowledge.

Attention: Registration for the 2nd batch will close on Sunday, November 15, 2026 , at 11:59 PM. This is the last day to register. After this date, the event organizers will not accept new registrations.

Important Notice: The Registration Form is individual for each athlete. Each competitor must complete only one Registration Form and may register for as many categories as they wish within it.

Teachers and Instructors: The Registration Form must be duly completed and submitted ONLINE only by the teacher/instructor responsible for the school/academy. The completion of the Registration Form is the sole responsibility of the teacher responsible for the athlete. The event organizers will not be held responsible for, and will not make corrections to, registrations completed incorrectly by athletes or by individuals unfamiliar with the Event Regulations .

Note: All participant registrations must be confirmed by the teacher/instructor responsible for each school. A checklist with the names of the registered athletes and their respective categories will be sent to the email address provided on the registration form by the responsible teacher after registration closes.

Attention: Any questions related to the event can be clarified by email secretaria@lbkf.org or by Whatsapp: 11 96242-1673 / 11 96219-8085 . EVENT LOCATION: ARISTIDES PISONI SPORTS GYMNASIUM - RUA ITANHAÉM, 410 - JARDIM IPIRANGA, AMERICANA - SP.

SEE HOW TO REGISTER

Attention: Carefully read the Event Regulations before registering. They contain all the necessary information to participate in the competition. Below is a complete step-by-step guide for each teacher or instructor to correctly register their athletes (students):

01. To confirm your participation in the event, you must first pay the total registration fee. BANK MERCADO PAGO: BRANCH NO. 0001 - ACCOUNT NO. 4522242471-4. You can also pay via PIX, using the email: ligabrasileiradekungfu@gmail.com, in the name of Liga de Kung Fu. The payment receipt must be kept until final registration confirmation, ensuring greater security and control of the entire process. If you prefer another payment method, you can request a bank slip via WhatsApp at (11) 96242-1673. The service via the app facilitates sending the necessary data, receiving the bank slip, and monitoring deadlines, offering more convenience and flexibility throughout the registration process.

02. Scan the registration payment receipt and save it to your computer or mobile phone.

03. Click on the Registration Form link, fill in all the requested information, attach the proof of payment, and then click the Submit button.

04. The payment receipt will not be received by email or social media. Therefore, it is mandatory to attach it directly to the Registration Form. The field for the payment receipt is mandatory. If the receipt is not attached, the registration will not be sent.

05. The Registration Form must be duly completed and submitted ONLINE only by the teacher or instructor responsible for the school. The completion of the Registration Form is the sole responsibility of the teacher responsible for the athlete. The event organizers are not responsible for and will not correct registrations completed incorrectly by athletes or by individuals unfamiliar with the Event Regulations .

06. The deadline for applications for the 2nd batch is November 15, 2026, Sunday, at 11:59 PM. This is the deadline for submitting applications. After this time, no new applications will be accepted. It is also important to note that this is the deadline for payment of the registration fees.

07. Incorrectly completed registrations: if changes are needed, a new Registration Form must be completed with the correct information, and the event organizers must be asked to cancel the previous form. The event organizers do not make any changes to the Registration Forms received. Only the team leader can correct information by submitting a new Registration Form.

08. Attention: The Registration Form is individual for each athlete. Each competitor must fill out only one form and may register in as many categories as they wish.

09. Important Notice: Registration fees will not be refunded after submission for any reason, including athlete non-attendance at the event, absence at the time of competition, incorrectly completed registration forms, or disqualification during the event.

10. Any questions about the event can be answered by sending us an email to secretaria@lbkf.org or via Whatsapp: (11) 96242-1673 or (11) 96219-8085 - (speak with Rosânia Porto or Shifu Paulo Silva). EVENT LOCATION: ARISTIDES PISONI SPORTS GYMNASIUM - RUA ITANHAÉM, 410 - JARDIM IPIRANGA, AMERICANA - SP.

REGISTRATION FEE AMOUNT

Attention: Athletes affiliated with the Brazilian Kung Fu League and the São Paulo Kung Fu Wushu Federation receive a special discount of R$ 20.00 on their first event registration. To be eligible for the discount, membership must be valid. Members with expired memberships will be considered non-members and will pay the full registration fee without the discount.

Note: Registration for the 22nd International Cup Brazil of Kung Fu is open and divided into 2 (two) LOTS . For each additional registration, the athlete must pay R$ 50.00 per registration. It is important to respect the deadline of the current LOT to guarantee participation in the event. Check below the values and deadlines for each LOT :

LOT 1 (UNTIL 08/11/2026) - SUNDAY

01 - CATEGORY = R$ 170.00 (ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY REAIS);

02 - CATEGORIES = R$ 220.00 (TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY REAIS);

03 - CATEGORIES = R$ 270.00 (TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY REAIS);

04 - CATEGORIES = R$ 320.00 (THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY REAIS);

05 - CATEGORIES = R$ 370.00 (THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY REAIS);

06 - CATEGORIES = R$ 420.00 (FOUR HUNDRED AND TWENTY REAIS);

07 - CATEGORIES = R$ 470.00 (FOUR HUNDRED AND SEVENTY REAIS);

08 - CATEGORIES = R$ 520.00 (FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY REAIS);

09 - CATEGORIES = R$ 570.00 (FIVE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY REAIS);

10 - CATEGORIES = R$ 620.00 (SIX HUNDRED AND TWENTY REAIS).

LOT 2 (UNTIL 11/15/2026) - SUNDAY

01 - CATEGORY = R$ 190.00 (ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY REAIS);

02 - CATEGORIES = R$ 240.00 (TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY REAIS);

03 - CATEGORIES = R$ 290.00 (TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY REAIS);

04 - CATEGORIES = R$ 340.00 (THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY REAIS);

05 - CATEGORIES = R$ 390.00 (THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY REAIS);

06 - CATEGORIES = R$ 440.00 (FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY REAIS);

07 - CATEGORIES = R$ 490.00 (FOUR HUNDRED AND NINETY REAIS);

08 - CATEGORIES = R$ 540.00 (FIVE HUNDRED AND FORTY REAIS);

09 - CATEGORIES = R$ 590.00 (FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY REAIS);

10 - CATEGORIES = R$ 640.00 (SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY REAIS).

SEE HOW TO PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEE

To confirm your participation in the event, you must first pay the total registration fee. BANK MERCADO PAGO: BRANCH NO. 0001 - ACCOUNT NO. 4522242471-4. You can also pay via PIX, using the email: ligabrasileiradekungfu@gmail.com, in the name of Liga de Kung Fu. Keep the payment receipt until final registration confirmation, ensuring greater security and control over the entire process. If you prefer another payment method, you can request a bank slip via WhatsApp at (11) 96242-1673. Using the app facilitates sending the necessary information, receiving the bank slip, and tracking deadlines, offering more convenience and flexibility throughout the registration process .

Deadline for registration for the 2nd batch: November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM. This is the last day to register. After this date, no new registrations will be accepted under any circumstances. It is important to note that the above date is also the deadline for payment of registration fees. Payments made after November 15, 2026 will not be considered valid. No registration payments will be accepted on the day of the event, without exception. It is recommended that registration and payment be made in advance to guarantee participation.

SCHEDULE - SATURDAY

DATE: 11/28/2026

01. From 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM: Open Course on Arbitration in Traditional Taolu. Investment: R$ 100.00 (one hundred reais), including certificate and course materials.

02. From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM: International Sanda (Chinese Boxing) Seminar. Investment: R$ 300.00.

03. From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Weigh-in for all Combat (Fighting) categories. All athletes must present photo identification and a medical certificate at the time of weigh-in.

04. Attention: There will be no competitions on Saturday, the 28th. The competitions will take place exclusively on Sunday, November 29th.

SCHEDULE - SUNDAY

DATE: 11/29/2026

01. From 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM: Weigh-in for all Combat (Fighting) categories. All athletes must present a photo ID and a Medical Certificate at the time of weigh-in.

02. From 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM: Official Opening Ceremony: 1 - Presentation of the authorities present at the head table, 2 - National Anthem, 3 - Tribute to the schools with the highest number of registered athletes and the athlete with the highest number of registrations in the event, and to the event's supporters, 4 - Chinese Lion and Dragon Dance, 5 - Demonstrations by the masters.

03. At 9:00 AM: Start of Competitions for all Fighting Categories (Sanda and Shuai Jiao), Traditional Taolus with bare hands and weapons, Competitive Wushu and Internal Styles (Tai Chi Chuan), etc.

04. At 4:00 PM: End of the event - estimated time.

COMPETITOR AGE DIVISIONS

01. Traditional Taolu with Hands and Weapons: Children (0 to 8 years old) / Junior (9 to 11 years old) / Pre-teen (12 to 14 years old) / Youth (15 to 17 years old) / Adult (18 to 35 years old) / Master (36 to 50 years old) / Senior (51 years and older) - BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED - MALE AND FEMALE ;

02. Competitive (Sport) Wushu Taolu: Youth (15 to 17 years old) / Adult (18 to 35 years old) / Master (36 to 50 years old) / Senior (51 years and older) - ADVANCED - MALE AND FEMALE ;

03. Internal Styles Taolu (Tai Chi): Youth (15 to 17 years old) / Adult (18 to 35 years old) / Master (36 to 50 years old) / Senior (51 years and older) - ADVANCED - MALE AND FEMALE ;

04. Group/Team Taolu: No age, gender, or practice time limits. Single Category ;

05. Sanda (Chinese Boxing) and Shuai Jiao Combat: Children (12 to 14 years old) / Youth (15 to 17 years old) / Adult (18 years and older) - INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED - MALE AND FEMALE ;

06. Taolu for Teacher/Master of Hands-on and Weapons: Exclusive for adults (18 years of age and older) - MALE AND FEMALE .

COMPETITORS' PRACTICE TIME

01. Beginner: up to 2 years of practice;

02. Intermediate: 2 to 5 years of practice;

03. Advanced: 5 to 10 years of practice;

04. Professor/Master: more than 10 years of experience.

GRADING CRITERIA

01. Beginner: Grade of 7.00 to 8.00;

02. Intermediate: Grade of 8.00 to 9.00;

03. Advanced and Professor/Master: Grade of 9.00 to 10.00.

TRADITIONAL HANDS-FREE TAOLUS

To achieve the highest possible score, Taolu must be performed continuously, with strength and concentration, in both unarmed and weapon-based presentations. The competitor's uniform will also be considered in the evaluation. The event organizers reserve the right to combine or divide categories if necessary.

01. Northern Style Taolu: A division of the freehand modality in which athletes perform forms with the traditional characteristics of Northern styles. The athlete must register in the category that corresponds to the characteristics of their style. Examples: Praying Mantis, Northern Shaolin, Eagle Claw, among others;

02. Southern Style Taolu: A division of the freehand modality in which athletes perform forms with the traditional characteristics of Southern styles. The athlete must register in the category that corresponds to the characteristics of their style. Examples: Hung Gar, Choy Lay Fut, Pak Hok, Fu Jow Pai, Fei Hok Phai, Long Teh, Bien Hoo, Shen She Chuen, Nam Pai, Jow Ga, Long Xing Quan, among others;

03. Other Styles of Taolus: Includes all styles with non-traditional Chinese characteristics, in addition to traditional styles such as Tiger, Drunken Fist, Monkey, Snake, Leopard, Dragon, and others, as well as forms containing acrobatics and movements similar to modern Wushu, and Taolus created without defined characteristics of Chinese Kung Fu. Athletes competing with forms equal to or similar to those described must be registered in the Other Taolus category;

04. Taolu for Teachers and Masters: In this competition, teachers and masters can demonstrate their skills in a category created especially for them, in which they can compete with traditional Taolu both with bare hands and with weapons. To participate in this category, the competitor must be at least 18 years old and have more than 10 (ten) years of training;

05. Team Taolu: Composed of a minimum of 4 (four) and a maximum of 8 (eight) athletes. The evaluation criteria will be the same as those used for traditional freehand and weapons Taolu. In this team Taolu category, it is permitted to mix male and female athletes on the same team, for both freehand and weapons Taolu and Tai Chi Chuan, without age or practice time limits. Single category;

06. Uniforms for Freehand Taolus: The athlete must wear the traditional uniform of their school and Chinese slippers or Kung Fu sneakers with a low sole. There will be no distinction in uniform between traditional Northern, Southern, or other styles of Kung Fu.

TRADITIONAL TAOLUS WITH WEAPONS

01. Long Weapons: Long staff, single-pronged spear, Kwan Dao, trident (three-pronged fork), Kau Wan Tou (nine-ringed sword), Pu Dao, crescent-shaped spade, snake spear;

02. Short/Medium Weapons: Simple machete, simple straight sword, simple dagger, simple fan, simple butterfly knife, simple tiger claw hook, simple fishtail knife, single flute;

03. Double Weapons: Double machete, double straight sword, double dagger, double fan, double butterfly knife, double tiger claw hook, double fishtail knife, double-pronged spear, double tonfa, etc.;

04. Articulated Weapons: Lan Tin Kwan (simple nunchaku), San Tin Kwan (triple nunchaku), single or double chain, whip, long staff with nunchaku, etc.;

05. Other Weapons: Broom, medium stick, drunken stick, drunken sword, monkey stick, Chinese stool, hoe, parasol/umbrella, walking stick, machete and shield, tonfa, etc.;

06. Uniforms for Taolus with Chinese Weapons: The athlete must wear the traditional uniform of their school and Chinese slippers or Kung Fu sneakers with a low sole.

COMPETITIVE (SPORTS) WUSHU TAOLUS

01. Compulsory Wushu Techniques: Nanquan (southern fist), Changquan (northern fist), Daoshu (northern broadsword), Jianshu (sword), Gunshu (northern staff), Qiangshu (spear), Nandao (southern broadsword), and Nangun (southern staff). No time limit for execution.

02. Preparatory Wushu of 32: Nanquan, Changquan, Daoshu, Gunshu, Jianshu and Qianshu. No execution timeout.

03. Tai Chi Quan: Compulsory 42 freehand movements. No time limit for execution.

04. Tai Ji Jian: Compulsory 42-movement sword routine. No time limit.

05. Uniforms for Competitive Wushu: The athlete's attire must conform to the characteristics of the category in which they are competing. For the Southern style, a Chinese vest and Kung Fu pants are mandatory. For the Northern style, a long-sleeved Chinese jacket and Kung Fu pants are mandatory. In both cases, Chinese shoes or Wushu sneakers are mandatory.

TAOLUS OF INTERNAL STYLES - TAI CHI AND OTHERS

01. Tai Chi Chuan - Simplified 24-Movement Form: Includes only the popular simplified 24-movement form, with a maximum execution time of 5 minutes;

02. Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan: This category includes all Yang style forms, except for the simplified 24-movement form, with a maximum execution time of 4 minutes;

03. Tai Chi Chuan - Other Styles: This category encompasses all forms with non-traditional characteristics, including forms created without defined characteristics of internal Tai Chi Chuan schools, with a maximum execution time of 4 minutes;

04. Tai Chi Chuan Wu, Chen and Sun Styles: Maximum execution time of 4 minutes;

05. Internal - Other Styles: Pa Kua, Hsing I and other internal styles, with a maximum execution time of 4 minutes;

06. Tai Ji Jian - Simplified 32-Piece Sword Form: Maximum execution time of 4 minutes;

07. Internal - Other Weapons: Includes all other weapons from all internal styles, except for the simplified 32-movement sword form, with a maximum execution time of 4 minutes.

Note: Individual competitions may be held simultaneously by two or more athletes, at the discretion of the organizers, depending on the number of registered participants.

Warning: If the form exceeds the maximum allowed execution time, a penalty of 0.01 points will be applied for every 10 seconds exceeding the time limit, deducted from the final average.

Mandatory Uniforms for Internal Competitions: Competitors must be properly uniformed, wearing a long-sleeved Chinese jacket, Kung Fu pants, and appropriate footwear (sneakers or low-soled sneakers).

DUILIAN WITH HANDS FREE AND WITH WEAPONS

Duilian (Combined Fighting): The same rules apply here as for the Hand-to-Hand and Weapons Taolu categories . When the team consists of a man and a woman, the male category will prevail. In Duilian where only one member uses a weapon, the performance will be considered as if both were using weapons. When a competitor is 18 years old and their partner is 12 years old, the older age will prevail.

METHODS OF PARTICIPATION OF ADAPTED ATHLETES

01. Athletes with disabilities that meet the ELIGIBLE specifications established by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will be considered eligible for this category: Limited Muscular Strength [LMS], Limb Disability [LD], Leg Length Difference [LLD], Short Stature [SS], Hypertonia [HS], Ataxia [ATX], Athetosis [ATT], Limitation of Passive Range of Motion [LAMP], Intellectual Disability (manifested before age 18) [ID], and Visual Impairment [VI].

02. The disability must be indicated on the Registration Form, in the specific field, using the respective abbreviation indicated in brackets in the previous item.

03. A medical report that confirms and describes the health condition must be attached to the athlete's medical certificate.

04. Each athlete may compete in up to 3 routines, with a maximum of 2 individual hand routines, up to 2 individual weapon routines, and 1 team routine.

05. The athlete registered as having an adapted condition will compete in that condition in all categories in which they participate.

06. As an incentive, the Adapted Traditional Taolu routines will be exempt from the registration fee.

TAOLUS TIE-BREAKING CRITERIA

01. When there are 5 (five) judges, the highest and lowest scores will be disregarded, and the average of the three remaining scores will be calculated;

02. When there are 3 (three) judges, only the arithmetic mean of the three scores will be considered;

03. In the event of a first tie, when there are 5 (five) judges, the arithmetic mean of the 5 (five) scores will be considered;

04. In the event of a first tie, when there are 3 (three) judges, the arithmetic mean of the 2 (two) highest scores will be considered;

05. In the event of a second tie, when there are 3 (three) or 5 (five) judges, the two highest scores will be added together;

06. In the event of a third tie, when there are 3 (three) or 5 (five) referees, the athlete must repeat the same procedure;

07. If the tie persists, when there are 3 (three) or 5 (five) referees, the athlete with the highest number of entries in the event will be considered the winner.

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING TAOLUS

01. Correct posture of the feet and legs (low posture);

02. Execution speed;

03. Maintaining balance;

04. Concentration level;

05. Level of difficulty;

06. Oversights during execution;

07. Malfunctions (weapon breaking, falling, hitting the ground, etc.);

08. Correct direction of gaze;

09. Athletes must enter the competition area from the right side of the judging table and exit from the left side.

POINTS LOST IN THE EXECUTION OF TAOLUS

01. Entering the competition area from the wrong side: Deduction of 0.04 points from the final average;

02. Incorrect posture: Deduction of 0.02 points from the final grade;

03. Momentary loss of balance: Deduction of 0.03 points from the final average;

04. Forgetfulness: Deduction of 0.02 points from the final average;

05. Loss of balance: Deduction of 0.06 points from the final average;

06. Weapon deformation: Deduction of 0.03 points from the final average;

07. Breaking the weapon or dropping it on the ground: Deduction of 0.05 points from the final average;

08. Accidental contact of the weapon with the athlete's body: Deduction of 0.05 points from the final average;

09. Error in the execution of the Taolu: If the athlete performs the form incorrectly, they will be automatically disqualified, without the right to another attempt.

SANDA (CHINESE BOXING) COMPETITION RULES

01. Official Male Weight: Up to 48 kg / up to 52 kg / up to 56 kg / up to 60 kg / up to 65 kg / up to 70 kg / up to 75 kg / up to 80 kg / up to 85 kg / up to 90 kg / over 90 kg. Valid only for Junior (12 to 14 years old), Youth (15 to 17 years old) and Adult (18 years and older) athletes, in the Intermediate and Advanced categories .

02. Official Female Weight: Up to 48 kg / up to 52 kg / up to 56 kg / up to 60 kg / up to 65 kg / up to 70 kg / up to 75 kg / over 75 kg. Valid only for Junior (12 to 14 years old), Youth (15 to 17 years old) and Adult (18 years and older) athletes, in the Intermediate and Advanced categories .

03. Mandatory Protective Equipment: Mouthguard, open-face helmet, shin guards with foot protectors, groin protector inside the shorts, closed boxing gloves (categories up to 65 kg = 8 ounces and above 70 kg = 10, 12 or 14 ounces) and chest protector (pectoral).

04. Fight time: Each fight will last 3 rounds of 2 minutes each, with a 1- minute rest between them. The athlete who scores the most points wins the round, and the one who wins the first 2 rounds will be declared the winner of the fight (match).

05. Uniforms for Sanda competitions: Kung Fu shorts and tank top. All Sanda competitors must wear uniforms in black, red, or blue. The use of uniforms from other disciplines, as well as clothing containing words that do not refer to Chinese martial arts, such as Muay Thai, MMA , etc., is prohibited. Athletes wearing clothing other than the mandatory attire during competitions will be disqualified without exception.

Notes: Equipment in poor condition and/or that poses a risk to the safety of athletes will not be accepted.

SCORING CRITERIA AND PUNISHMENTS

Prohibited strikes: 1) Attacking the opponent with the head, elbows, knees, or applying joint locks; 2) Knocking the opponent down on their head or deliberately throwing your weight onto them; 3) Kicking the opponent's head while they are on the ground; 4) Repeatedly striking the opponent's head with your hands; 5) Striking the back of the head, neck, throat, or groin; 6) A series of punches to the head.

The competitor will earn 3 points if: 1) The opponent leaves the platform once per round; 2) They strike the opponent with a spinning kick to the head; 3) They cause their opponent to fall with a technique that also brings them to the ground (sacrifice fall, etc.), but immediately get back up.

The competitor will earn 2 points when: 1) The opponent falls, touching the ground with any part of the body except the feet, while the other remains standing; 2) The fighter lands a kick to the opponent's torso or head; 3) The opponent receives a serious foul (red card); 4) The referee is forced to start a count for their opponent once.

The fighter earns 1 point if: 1) Striking the opponent with their hands once on a permitted body part; 2) Kicking the opponent's thigh with well-defined technique; 3) The opponent receives a minor foul; 4) If the opponent falls intentionally and remains fallen for more than three seconds; 5) If, using technique, the fighter and their opponent fall, but the opponent falls first; 6) Due to lack of combativeness, the referee waits eight seconds without combat, then gives a command ordering the fighter to be more active in the fight; if, eight seconds after receiving the referee's order to attack, the fighter remains passive, their opponent receives a point.

No point is awarded when: 1) Fighters strike each other simultaneously; 2) Both fall at the same time, except if one falls as a consequence of the other's technique; 3) Both leave the platform; 4) A fall is completed after two seconds; 5) A fighter falls while using a technique that requires a sacrifice fall and is unsuccessful; 6) Attacking the opponent while they are being grabbed; 7) The technique used is unclear and the fighter fails to hit their opponent.

Technical fouls: 1 ) Deliberately delaying the fight; 2) Requesting a stoppage from a disadvantageous position; 3) Passively holding the opponent's arm; 4) Shouting during the fight; 5) Disrespecting the referee or disobeying their orders; 6) Deliberately losing protective equipment.

Personal fouls: 1 ) Attacking before the start signal or after the referee's stop signal; 2) Attacking using illegal techniques; 3) Striking the opponent in prohibited areas.

Penalty methods: 1 ) A minor foul will be given for a technical foul (yellow card); 2) A serious foul will be given for a personal foul (red card); 3) A competitor will win the fight if their opponent has been penalized more than six points; 4) A competitor who receives 3 personal fouls will be disqualified from the fight; 5) The penalty for the use of illegal substances before or during a competition is disqualification and expulsion from all events.

The fight will be suspended in the following cases: 1 ) The competitor falls or leaves the ring; 2) The competitor receives a penalty; 3) The competitor grabs the opponent without intent to attack for more than 2 seconds; 4) The competitor is injured; 5) The competitor falls intentionally (with intent to attack) and remains down for more than 3 seconds; 6) The competitor requests suspension of the fight for objective reasons; 7) The head referee corrects an error or omission by the central referee; 8) There are problems or danger in the ring that need to be resolved; 9) After receiving an order to attack, the competitor remains passive for more than 8 seconds.

Technical knockout (absolute victory): 1) A fighter effectively applies three three-point actions in the fight; 2) When there is a large technical difference between the two competitors, the central referee may, with the approval of the head referee, proclaim the stronger side the winner of the fight; 3) If one of the fighters knocks down the other with a legal blow and the latter remains down or gets up unconscious after a ten-second count; 4) If a fighter is injured or becomes ill during the fight and is unable to continue the fight, as determined by the event doctor.

Winner or loser of a round: 1) The result of each round will be decided according to the judgment of the side referees; 2) If one of the fighters receives a strong (legal) blow and the referee starts an 8-second safety count twice, his opponent will win the round; 3) The competitor who leaves the ring twice in the same round will be the loser of the round.

Winner or loser of the fight: 1) The competitor who wins the first 2 rounds in a fight will be the winner; 2) The competitor will win the fight if their opponent is injured or unable to continue due to a medical decision; 3) If during the fight the competitor feigns injury due to foul actions, the opponent will be declared the winner of the fight after the case has been analyzed by the medical team; 4) If during the fight one of the sides is injured due to foul actions by their opponent and is unable to continue the fight, due to medical orders, the injured side will be the winner of the fight, but will not be able to participate in the next fight.

According to the event rules: Instructions and other verbal pronouncements from the coach while their athlete is competing are prohibited. Also, remember that the fighter's coach must be over 18 years old.

SHUAI JIAO COMPETITION RULES

03. Fight Time: Each fight consists of two rounds, each lasting three minutes, with a 30-second rest period between rounds. If there is a tie after the first two rounds, there will be a third round. The winner of the two rounds determines the winner.

04. Uniforms for Shuai Jiao competitions: The competitor must be properly dressed in a Shuai Jiao vest and pants.

SCORING CRITERIA AND PUNISHMENTS

About the competition: 1) The head referee calls the fighters to the ring; the one in red enters from the right and the one in blue from the left; 2) The fight will be continuous; 3) The time will only be stopped for uniform failure or a medical warning; 4) The winner of the round is determined by the one who receives the most points; 5) If a competitor has six more points than the other, he or she is declared the winner of the round; 6) If neither competitor wins two rounds, a third round will be held; 7) The head referee will determine the winner based on the competitor who scores the first point; there is no time limit.

Permitted techniques: 1) Shuai Jiao (throwing, grappling, and holding); 2) Kuai Chiao (throwing techniques); 3) Da Shuai (dragging/takedown); 4) Na Shuai (joint manipulation for throwing/dragging/takedown); 5) Dien Shuai (pressure point manipulation for throwing/takedown); 6) Competitors may use their opponent's vest, belt, or limbs to perform a technique.

Scores 1 point: 1) The opponent touches the ground with one hand; 2) The opponent touches the ground with their knee; 3) The opponent steps outside the area; 4) The opponent touches the ground with their elbow; 5) The competitor throws/drags/knocks down and falls on top of the opponent.

Scores 2 points: 1) The opponent touches the ground with both hands; 2) The opponent touches the ground with both knees; 3) The opponent touches the ground with both elbows; 4) The opponent touches the ground with one hand and one knee; 5) The competitor effectively throws/drags the opponent and remains standing.

Scores 3 points: The opponent spins in the air and the athlete who performed the technique maintains their balance.

No point scored: Both competitors fall simultaneously without using any technique.

Illegal techniques: 1) Hitting the opponent with the head, fingers, palm, fist, forearm, elbow, knee, shin or foot, biting, spitting or cursing or attempting to dislocate joints or break bones; 2) Pulling hair; 3) Grabbing the opponent's pants; 4) Holding the opponent to prevent them from falling; 5) Grabbing with the hands and holding for more than 5 seconds.

Warnings and penalties: 1) The head referee may give a warning to the athlete or the table, or disqualify a competitor depending on the severity of the infraction or offense; 2) First warning: no penalty point; 3) Second warning: one penalty point; 4) Third warning: disqualification.

Fouls (verbal warning - no point deduction): 1) Starting to fight before the referee gives the signal; 2) Continuing after the referee has given the signal; 3) Grabbing the opponent's pants.

Minor penalty (opponent receives one point): 1) Touching the opponent's face; 2) Pulling the hair; 3) Pulling the opponent after being thrown; 4) Stepping on the opponent's foot; 5) Stopping the fight before the referee; 6) Grabbing with both hands and holding for more than 5 seconds.

Serious penalty (opponent receives two points): 1) Intentionally striking with a kick, elbow, knee, or hand; 2) Striking the opponent while they are on the ground; 3) Training outside the rules with the obvious intention of disrupting or influencing the competition.

MATCH TIE-BREAKING CRITERIA

01. The competitor who receives the fewest red cards (personal fouls) in the round will be declared the winner of the round;

02. The competitor who receives the fewest yellow cards (technical fouls) in the round will be declared the winner of the round;

03. The competitor who is lighter at the start of the fight (according to the second weigh-in) will be the winner of the round;

04. The competitor who scores the most points in the match will be the winner;

05. If, after applying all the criteria, the tie persists, a fourth and final round will be held. If the tie remains after the fourth round, the judges will meet to determine the winner based on the performance of the most technically skilled competitor.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

01. Each teacher/master or person in charge of their organization (academy) must carefully read the regulations and general information before filling out the Registration Form for their athletes to avoid problems and inconveniences.

02. We kindly request that each school/academy participating in the Brazilian International Kung Fu Cup nominate at least one (1) referee to officiate at the event. This is very important. In this way, teachers or masters from schools affiliated or not to the League will have the opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of the Championship and have a representative assisting in judging the competitions, thus preventing disturbances and conflicts arising from the results. Remember that each referee who officiates until the end of the event will be remunerated with an amount stipulated by the LBKF organization, lunch, snacks, and a certificate of participation as a referee in the event. The referee must be dressed in Kung Fu pants and black shoes or sneakers. The event organization is responsible for the referee's t-shirt or vest. Note: To confirm your participation as a referee in the event, please fill out the form with your full name and the modality in which you officiate.

03. Every athlete must bring their identification document to present to the referee's table at the time of the competition.

04. Each association (school) must bring the athletes' equipment according to the categories in which they are registered. The event organizers will not provide or lend equipment .

05. The athletes' names will be called via a microphone in their competition area three (3) times. Any athlete who arrives after their category has entered the Taolu competition area will be automatically disqualified.

06. Athletes competing in categories from different technical areas may be called up for those categories simultaneously and, in that case, must choose one of them. No modifications or adjustments will be made to the Taolus competition schedule to accommodate athletes in this situation.

07. Any combat athlete who, by the end of the weigh-in, is outside the weight limit for which they registered on the Registration Form, will be automatically disqualified ( and will not be entitled to a refund of the registration fee, without exception ).

08. The athlete does not need to inform the head table that their Taolu does not end in the same place. They can start the Taolu anywhere in the competition area and finish anywhere. They just cannot start or finish the Taolu with their back to the head table .

09. Athletes competing alone by walkover ( WO) in their forms (Taolus) categories, whether with bare hands or weapons, must have an average score equal to or higher than: beginner, intermediate, or advanced; otherwise, they will be disqualified.

10. There will be no refund of the registration fee after submission of the registration form, in cases of athlete non-attendance at the event for any reason, absence at the time of the competition, incorrectly completed registration form, or disqualification during the competition at the event.

11. The coach or other team members will not be allowed to appear at the referee's table during or after the competition, causing disturbances, disrespecting or questioning the refereeing. The team and its coach who do so will be subject to penalties.

12. There will be a medical team ( 1 doctor, 2 nurses and 2 physiotherapists ) with a mobile ICU available at the event venue.

13. Competitors will be awarded personalized medals during the competition for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place; delegations with the highest number of registered athletes will receive special prizes up to 3rd place.

14. Protest (Appeals) : If the athlete, coach, or manager disagrees with the referee's decision during the competition, they must submit a written notification through the coach or head of delegation within 20 minutes of the event. The notification must be delivered to the head referee along with the complete video footage of the athlete's competition, plus a payment of R$ 300.00 , which will be refunded if the protest is accepted and the competition result is changed; otherwise, there will be no refund. For this to be valid, the athlete and their coach must be fully familiar with the event's competition rules.

15. Medical Certificate : In all LBKF competitions, combat athletes must present a medical certificate at the time of weigh-in confirmation, attesting that they are fit to participate in a fighting competition. This certificate must be no more than 6 (six) months old up to the date of the event and will be subject to an inspection for approval or rejection. In case of rejection of the certificate, the athlete will be automatically disqualified and will not be entitled to a refund of the registration fee. We remind you that the athlete must present the original medical certificate; copies of certificates will not be accepted.

16. Procedures at the event venue: Arrive at least 1 (one) hour before the start of the competitions. Upon arrival, coaches and managers must check their athletes' registrations on the forms posted on the wall at the entrance of the Gymnasium. The athlete must pay attention to their competition area when the call is made. In case of doubts or corrections to the score sheets, they should go to the event organization (secretary). All this must be done before the start of the competitions, as no complaints will be accepted during the event. Athletes who are registered in the wrong modalities will be disqualified and will not be reassigned.

17. Registration deadline : Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM , is the last day to register. After this date, the event organizers will no longer accept registrations.

18. Event Location : Aristides Pisoni Sports Gymnasium - Rua Itanhaém, 410 - Jardim Ipiranga, Americana - São Paulo - Brazil.

19. Information: Whatsapp (11) 96242-1673 or (11) 96219-8085. Email: secretaria@lbkf.org

LIABILITY AGREEMENT

By registering for the 22nd International Cup Brazil of Kung Fu, the athlete/competitor declares to be aware of all the rules of the competition and to fully agree with the terms established therein.

I, the athlete (competitor), release all organizers, producers, referees, promoters, and judges from any liability for accidents that may occur to me during the 22nd International Cup Brazil of Kung Fu Championship.

I acknowledge that this is a Chinese martial arts event organized by the Brazilian Kung Fu League and that, as such, I am subject to the risks inherent in competitions of this nature. I commit to complying with and respecting all the rules established for this event and to valuing the art of Kung Fu/Wushu through safe practices and respect for other competitors.

I authorize the use of my image in any and all materials, including photos, documents, and other means of communication, for promotional and institutional campaigns of the Brazilian Kung Fu League, intended for the general public and/or for internal use by the institution, provided that there is no distortion of its purpose. This authorization is granted free of charge, covering the use of my image throughout the national territory and abroad, in all its forms.

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