TAI CHI

TAI CHI  2026

Saturday, August 15

Entry Deadline:  August 2

 

Thomas Academy

4775 South Harvard Avenue Ste C

Tulsa, OK 74135

Event Check In: 9:00 am

Warm Up:          9:00 am

Event Starts:    10:00 am

EVENTS

Chuan Solo

Chuan Group

Sword Solo

Open Weapon Solo (non-sword)

OPEN

 

ENTRY REGULATIONS

Athletes may enter all three Tai Chi events (Individual, Group, Open).

The age division for all group events will be determined by the age of the youngest group member as of December 31, 2026.

Group

 competitors may be the same gender or mixed.

When applicable the participants must provide their own equipment.

FORMAT

  1. Events will be as follows
  2. Chuan Solo – Men/Women
  3. Chaun Group – empty hand, weapon
  4. Sword Solo – Men/Women
  5. Open Weapon Solo (non-sword) – men/women
  6. Competitors will have one routine for each event
  7. All routines must conform to Tai Chi style.
  8. All routines shall be no less than 2 minutes, but nor more than 6 minutes in duration.
  9. The NSGA reserves the right to change the tournament format for any age division based upon entry numbers, space restrictions, or other circumstances.
  10. Medals will be presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

 

SPORT RULES

  1. All Tai Chi competition will be conducted in accordance with USAWKF rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules visit:

USA WUSHU KUGFU Federation     https:usawkf.org/

  1. Participant level of experience and mastry shall be as follows:
    1. Beginner-1 year of experience or less
    2. Intermediate – 1-3 years of experience
    3. Advanced – 3+ years of experience.
  2. Competitors will start each routine with a score of 10.000 points. Following  completion of the routine, deductions are made based on the following criteria:
    1. Quality of movement – 6 points
    2. Power in harmony – 2 points
    3. Spirit, pace, stye, content, structure and choreography – 2 points
  3. Group size shall be limited to ten participants or less for all group routines.
  4. Solo and group routines shall be judged on rhythm, continuity, stye, content, structure, composition and harmony.
  5. Weapon routines shall be judged on ability to control the weapon, rhythm, continuity, style, content, structure, composition and harmony.
  6. Open weapons division shall be open to all ”other” Tai Chi weapons – fan, staff, stick, ball, etc. (no sword shall be allowed in the open weapons division).
  7. All equipment and weaponry will be inspected by competition judges to determine condition and ensure safety. When possible, weaponry should conform to the IWUF (International Wushu Federation) technical standards and requirements.
  8. For all events, music is optional. Music must be on external hard drive/removable media (i.e. flash drive, etc.) and given to referee/judge before one’s turn.

 

STATE DIRECTOR

Dionne Cornwell

info@thomasacademy.com

in the subject line put OSG Tai Chi

and if needed ask in the email for a phone call

 2026 is a qualifying year to participate in the 2027 National Senior Games presented by Humana in Tulsa, OK.

Tai chi is an OPEN sport at Nationals. Athletes do not need to qualify to compete in this sport. Participation inState Senior Games gives you the opportunity to compete in preparation for Nationals.

A special opportunity is available to Oklahoma residents for National Senior Games sports that require qualifying. All Oklahoma residents who participate in select events at the 2026 Oklahoma Senior Games will automatically qualify to participate in that event at the 2027 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Please see the rule below for details.

HOST STATE QUALIFICATION: All in-state athletes who compete in designated qualifying sports at the 2026 Oklahoma Senior Games will qualify for the 2027 National Senior Games. Host State Qualification applies to the following qualifyingsports at the 2026 Oklahoma Senior Games: Archery, Badminton, 3-on-3 Basketball, Bowling, Cycling, Golf, Road Race,

Shuffleboard, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, Volleyball. An in-state athlete is defined as anathlete who resides in Oklahoma for at least six months of the year. In-state status will be determined by the athlete’s address on file with NSGA.

For more information about the National Senior Games go to: NSGA.com