Judges Hyung Tutorial Flashcards
Hyung score range
5 (poor) to 10 (excellent) with 7 being average
True/False: center judge can alter scoring range or give corner judges instructions to use another range
False
Why should center judge instruct corner judges to use full range of scores?
Broader range of scores resulting in fewer ties
Score range interpretations
5: poor, did not complete hyung
6. below average, numerous deficiencies
7: average, average performance with faults
8: good, good performance with minor faults
9: excellent, strong performance with very minor faults
10: no room for improvement
Technical criteria
Stances Balance and Coordination Complete hyung Focus and Power Execution Skill
Artistic criteria
Attitude Understand the hyung Rhythm Spirit and kihap Presentation and unique
Most important aspect of judging hyung
To be consistent
Tendency for scores to gradually ___ as more competitors perform
increase
Example of variations between studios
Choon bee and baro stances e.g. Bassai Naihanchi Cho Dan, Sip Soo, etc.
Exact positioning of certain blocks, e.g. X-block at face vs chest
Additional kihaps
Others
Examples of technical issues
Ankle on ground in front stance
High kick with heel off ground
Potty stance, horse stance too low
Angle or position of blade as well as lack of control of weapon
Example of artistic issues
Kihaps - very low or no volume
Monotonous or robotic pacing
Lacking intensity
Key hyung rules
Only permitted hyung allowed No deductions for hyung variations Scoring range is 5-10 average 7 Two restarts permitted Deductions per restart = 0.5 point regardless of rank or error Be consistent and fair in scoring.
Mandatory deductions
- 0.5 point deduction for every restart regardless of rank or mistake
- two restarts = 1.0 point deduction
- be sure judges know this rule before showing their scores
Judging begin/end possible interpretations
- hyung start/end
- called up to return to baro
- whole package including confidence, concentration and focus
- actual performance
Allowed empty hand forms for 10th Gup
Sae Kye Hyung Il Bu
Allowed empty hand forms for 9th Gup
Sae Kye Hyung Il Bu or E Bu
Allowed empty hand forms for 8th Gup
Sae Kye Hyung E Bu or Sam Bu
Allowed empty hand forms for 7th Gup
Sae Kye Hung Sam Bu or Pyung Ahn Cho Dan
Allowed empty hand forms for 6th Gup
Pyung Ahn Cho Dan or E Dan
Allowed empty hand forms for 5th Gup
Pyung Ahn E Dan or Sam Dan
Allowed empty hand forms for 4th Gup
Pyung Ahn Sam Dan or Sah Dan
Allowed empty hand forms for 3rd Gup
Pyung Ahn Sah Dan or Oh Dan
Allowed empty hand forms for 2nd Gup
Pyung Ahn Oh Dan or Bassai
Allowed empty hand forms for 1st Gup
Bassai or Naihanchi Cho Dan
Allowed empty hand forms for Cho Dan Bo
Naihanchi Cho Dan or Sip Soo
Allowed empty hand forms for Cho Dan
Sip Soo or Naihanchi E Dan
Allowed empty hand forms for E Dan
Naihanchi E Dan, Sam Dan, or Jin Do
Allowed empty hand forms for Sam Dan
Naihanchi Sam Dan, Jin Do, Ro Hai, or Kong Sang Koon
Allowed weapons forms for 4th Gup to 2nd Gup
Bong Hyung Il Bu
Allowed weapons forms for 1st Gup
Bong Hyung Il Bu or E Bu
Allowed weapons forms for Cho Dan Bo
Bong Hyung E Bu
Allowed weapons forms for Cho Dan
Bong Hyung E Bu or Sam Bu
Allowed weapons forms for E Dan
Bong Hyung Sam Bu or Dan Gum or Ki Cho Jang Gum Hyung
Allowed weapons forms for Sam Dan
Dan Gum or Ki Cho Jang Gum Hyung or Jung Koop Jang Gum Hyung
Sword or dagger requirements
Metal and dull-edged
True/False: creativity competition sword dagger requirements are the same as weapons forms
True
True/False: wooden knife or sword allowed
False
Korean for knife
Dan Gum
Korean for sword
Jang Gum
Age requirement for sword
16 years old
Hyung and weapon ring set up
- each ring set up before you get there, chairs outside ring
- scorekeeper/timekeeper positioned to see judges
- enough space at back of ring for weapons especially tall competitors
Hyung and weapon personnel for Gup divisions
- 3 or 5 judges (preferably 5)
- scorekeeper
- timekeeper
Hyung and weapon personnel for Dan divisions
- 5 judges
- scorekeeper
- timekeeper
Who is responsible for receiving all ring materials
Center judge
Who is responsible for collecting competition cards
Scorekeeper may be assigned
Who double checks proper dobokh and dee
Center judge
Ring operation 6 phases for center judge
- Instruction to judging team & competitors by center judge
- Center judge bows everyone in
- Make sure judging team is attentive
- Do not allow coaching from the sidelines
- When polling the judges, give them enough time to set their scores.
- After all competitors are finished: double check all scores, center judge bows out
Scoring operation
- all scores displayed at same time
- scores easily seen by scorekeeper and competitor
- fair and consistent scores
Calculating scores with 3/5 judges
5 judges: cross out high/low, add remaining
3 judges: add all three scores
Double-checking score responsibility
Timekeeper as back-up while adding
Center judge: final check before announcing winners
Breaking a tie steps
- If 5-judges, add high/low back in; if 3 do nothing
2. If still tied, redo hyung, center judge instructs to use wide range
Tiny tiger and little dragon differences
- more emphasis on keeping things safe and fun
- scoring - all perfect scores or special scorecards
- make competitors feel comfortable, if necessary do forms with them
- engage parents and spectators to cheer for all competitors
- TT and LD allowed to sit down and compose themselves and try again
- Coaching is allowed
True/False: In tiny tiger and little dragon hyung competition, call competitors up the same as other divisions, read out scores the same
True
Creativity Hyung diffs
- 5-10 judges
- two sets of scores, technical then creativity
- delete high/low scores, add back in for tie
- second tie: most number of members is the winner
Creativity disqualifications
- elimination by video submission or written description is possible
- pyrotechnics not allowed
- time limit if 5 minutes
Creativity exceed time?
Receive scores and disqualified
What to do if missing competitor shows up while hyung competition still in progress
Let them perform
What to do if missing competitor shows up after hyung competition is over
Depending on when, check with arbitrator
What to do if a competitor is not in official dobokh
Rules state proper attire; consult with arbitrator for final decision
Tie with only 3 judges?
Center judge informed, instruct them to repeat hyung
Tie-breaker still has a tie
Use a “very large range for scores”
Several moves missing - is this a deduction?
Yes
Center judge notices judge giving higher scores to own students, what to do?
Instruct against favoritism
If remains problem, consult with arbitrator to replace the judge
Center judge notices a judge gives narrow score range
Instruct to use full range; emphasize avoiding ties
Center judge notices judge is distracted, not paying attention
Remind fair/unbiased and consistent with 100% attention.
If remains problem, consult with arbitrator to replace the judge.