What are the Thang-Ta performance events?
I · Intermediate · Performance events · 3 of 3The performance events, kanglon chatpa, are solo forms. Thanglon and Khonglon-Khutlon follow the academy's techniques and are judged on posture, movement, power, rhythm, speed, balance and breathing. Taron is spear work, judged on rhythm, step and speed. Thang-Haiba is a sword dance. Mixing styles is banned, and a player who cannot finish is disqualified.
How it works
- Events: kanglon chatpa.
- Thanglon and Khonglon-Khutlon: academy techniques.
- Taron: the spear.
- Thang-Haiba: dance with a sword.
- Judged on: rhythm, step, speed.
- Mixed styles: not allowed.
- Unfinished: disqualification.
- Weapons: ornamental.
The glossary has the kanglon chatpa, the Thanglon and Khonglon-Khutlon, the Taron, the Thang-Haiba, the disqualification (Thang-Ta) and the World Thang-Ta Federation and Huyel Langlon Academy.
Tricky cases
Who brings the sword for Thang-Haiba?
The player; the committee does not supply it.
Who supplies weapons for Thanglon?
The technical committee.
What is khousaba?
The other spear technique, anatomy exercises; it is not a competition event.
Is lateness forgiven in Thang-Haiba?
No. Punctuality is a must.
Why the rule exists
Forbidding mixed styles keeps each form true to the school it comes from.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Thanglon | Committee weapon | L T 29 |
| Thang-Haiba | Own sword | L T 30 |
| Taron | Spear | L T 31 |
From the rule book
SGFI, Thang-Ta Game Rule, articles 2, 9 and 29 to 31. Checked 15 October 2026. Official document: SGFI Thang-Ta Game Rule (scanned).