ITF Regulations
Power Breaking (Wirok)
Competitors break the maximum number of boards / bricks using a set of prescribed techniques. Scored on successful breaks with proper form.
Points
- Each fully broken board / brick counts as 1 point for that technique.
- Standard techniques for adult male: forefist punch, knife-hand strike, side kick, turning kick, back kick.
- Standard techniques for adult female: forefist punch, knife-hand strike, side kick, turning kick.
- Two attempts per technique are usually allowed; only fully broken material counts.
Faults
- Partial break, dislodged but unbroken: no point.
- Incorrect technique or holder / station error: judges may grant a re-attempt.
Methods of Victory
- Highest total boards broken across all techniques wins.
- Tie-break: repeat one nominated technique; most breaks wins.