How are the Poomsae competitiors being judged?

If you like to participate in Poomsae competitions, one may be interested to find out how is the score given and is based on what. It basically has three categories the score is based on. Accuracy, mastery and presentation. Under accuracy, you have accuracy in terms of basic movement and in terms of individual movements of the poomsae. This comprises of half of the score given. The other half falls in mastery and presentation which sees one volume of movement, balance, power and speed. Coordination of rhythm and tempo together with softness and power and expression of ki are the things that will be considered as well as they are the presentation part.