When called to perform, athletes will walk to the place on the competition ring where they will begin their form and greet the Chief Judge with a fist and palm salute. Upon being acknowledged by the Chief Judge, athletes will return to attention and begin their form within 5 seconds.
Upon completing their form, competitors must once again come to attention and salute the Chief Judge. Competitors will wait to receive the scores, then perform one final bow toward the Chief Judge and walk off the floor.

The Salute for Weapons

All the requirements cited for the empty hand forms salute apply. In addition, each weapon has its own requirements.

The salute with the staff and the spear requires the competitor to hold the weapon with the right fist covered by the left palm. The Pu Dao, Quan Dao and other long weapons will also use this same salute.

The salute with the broadsword requires the competitor to hold the weapon in the left hand and cradled in the crook of the elbow. Salute by covering the hilt with the right palm. Double broadswords, other similar single-edge weapons and the three-sectional staff will also use this salute.

The salute with the straight sword requires that the sword be tucked under the left forearm. Salute by covering the hilt with the right palm. Double swords and two-handed sword will also use this salute.