Fairness in judging is the main concern of the organizer. In order to achieve impartiality in the competition, R-16 OUR System rules and criteria are adapted. Some rules are modified to adapt the local scene and limitations of the competition.
There are 5 Categories/Perspectives of B-boying in which the bboys must battle over.
They are:
1. The Foundation Perspective
2. The Artistic/Originality Perspective
3. The Dynamic Perspective
4. The Execution Perspective
5. The Battle Perspective
The Category of Foundation is about two components:
1. The Confidence/Swagger/Attitude.
2. The Approach to the Music, having one of these 3 qualities in their dance.
a. Complete Musicality, confined only to the sounds of the current music playing.
b. Being Funky, going off, letting go/Sporadic, creating patterns, usually done with footwork.
c. Suave and Finnesse, having the flow, showing control making everything look easy.
The Category of Originality is about the artistic perspective of B-boying. It is about bringing something new, unique, individual and fresh to the battle. There are 4 Components of B-boying that can be Original, or unique to a B-boy alone. These are:
1. Individual Character.
2. Unique Style.
3. Unique Moves.
4. Unique Concepts and Ideas.
The Category of Dynamics is about pushing the boundaries of difficulty to a higher level. It's about having a high level of difficulty within ones style or technique. Since difficulty is an opinion which varies from person to person, the Dynamics category is judged by having a high, distinguishable level of any of these dynamic qualities such as:
- Danger (Risk of Injury)
- Strength
- Speed
- Balance
- Energy
- Complexity
- Flexibility
The category of Execution is about the perfection of the dance. It's not just about making no mistakes throughout the entire round, but showing complete control through all the important components of a bboy battle. The components are:
1. Confidence (The foundation of what bboying was built upon)
2. Rhythm (A rhythm shows that you are in control)
3. Style (Good form, without stumbles or getting stuck)
4. Moves (including entrances and exits)
The category of Battle is about the essence of the game. A battle is not about performing for the audience or judges, but is rather about the conversation and debate between the two opponents. There are two major components that make up the battle category. They are:
1. Aggressive Confidence= Swagger
2. Response: To the opponents style, moves and ideas, using a similar kind.
Battle Mania Philippines: 1 vs 1 National Finals.
1. The bboy or bgirl must abide by the eligibility rules of Battle Mania Philippines bboy Battle.
2. No age limit required
4. All entry bboy or bgirl is selected by the organizer.
5. Waiver & Release of Liability: Each bboy and bgirl must submit a Release of Liability Form and Waiver prior to the competition from liability for any accident or injury occurring to the bboy and bgirl prior to, during, or after the competition.
6. The bboy or bgirl is required to complete the registration form and submit the registration form before the date of the competition.
COMPETITION BREAKDOWN
1. Battle must be held with either 16 or 8 bboys, once all the 16 or 8 slots it will be divided into two brackets. Winners will advance while losers are eliminated without a chance of returning.
RULES and GUIDELINES
1. For the preliminary round of competition each bboy will be given two rounds each. for the semi-final round and final round each bboy is givin three (3) rounds each.. In case of a tie another round (OT) will be provided to break the tie.
JUDGING
1. The judging panel must be consisting of five (5) judges to judge each perspective.
2. Judges must make their decision as to the winner of each round independently.
3. Decision by the judges is final. There is no appeal process. PROTEST - are prohibited and will not be accepted regarding any score or result of a decision.
3 VS 3 BATTLE
Entry Criteria
1. Elims 7 mins battle time and in the Finals 10 mins.
