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International Massage Championship Registration
Registration Form
Participant Details
Requirements
WMF Membership Registration Fee:€30
Note: The membership card required to enter the championship. If you don’t have a valid card, you required to purchase the updated membership card.
You agree to have a valid membership card on the day of the championship.
Registration fees are not refundable.
Please, pay the fee relevant to your style/s through the secured PayPal payment method.
Bank transfer option also is available for securing your registration.
You can pay the registration fee to the following bank account:
Bank Name: Commonwealth Bank
Account Name: BODY SENSE MASSAGE SCHOOL PTY LTD
BSB: 06 3135 ACC: 1079 0177
Rules and Criteria For The International Massage Championship (IMC)
SAKALA Luxury Resort, Bali, Indonesia – September 27-29
Western massage:
Western massage aims to relax the receiver’s body.
Use of tools is prohibited.
Stretching is not allowed.
It is performed on a massage table.
Example: Swedish Massage
Sports massage:
Sports massage aims to release the muscles of galactic acid. It combines stretching techniques with deep tissue massage.
Stretching in combination with massage techniques has added value on the participant’s grade.
Use of tools is not allowed.
It is performed on a massage table.
Therapeutic massage:
Therapeutic massage aims to release the receiver from muscle pain. The use of relaxing techniques has a negative effect on the participant’s grade. Techniques of lymphatic massage are forbidden.
Stretching is allowed.
The use of tools is allowed. These tools can be of wood, metal bamboo, etc.
Use of tools is not mandatory.
Use of silicone cups is allowed. Any other form of cups is prohibited.
Use of silicone cups has to be kinetic and not static.
It is performed on a massage table.
Wellness & spa massage:
It includes all services that are provided in spa and wellness centres like facial massage, cupping, cellulite therapy, stones massage, bamboo and much more.
Stretching is not allowed.
The use of special equipment like stones, bamboo, cups is allowed.
Only silicone cups are allowed, any other form of cups is not allowed.
Use of silicone cups has to be kinetic and not static.
It is performed on a massage table.
Thai Massage:
The techniques used in this style aim to treat musculoskeletal issues through a combination of acupressure, movement, and stretching techniques.
The use of tools is prohibited.
Stretching is allowed.
The receiver can be fully clothed or not.
It is performed on a mattress.
Asian Free Style massage:
Techniques used in this style aim to the treatment of musculoskeletal issues.
Use of tools is prohibited.
Stretching is allowed.
The use of oil is allowed.
The receiver can be fully clothed or not.
It is performed on a mattress or a massage table.
Balinese style massage:
Balinese massage is the traditional full body treatment massage.
Use of tools is prohibited
Gentle stretching is allowed.
It is performed on a massage table.
Acupressure and release tension is allowed.
Techniques; palm pressure (deep, but slow), thumb pressure (tension areas, effleurage (long strokes), kneading and friction. Massage performs with flow.
Always keep one hand connected with body while transitioning.
Avoid interrupting the flow, unless necessary.
Tools; only herbal compress or wooden massage tools allowed, but tools use should never replace hands-on connection and interrupt the flow.
Cuppings and metal tools prohibited.
Facial massage:
It is not allowed to perform buccal techniques.
The massage should be performed with only fingers and palms, it is prohibited to move the forearm and elbow to the face.
Proper hygiene must be maintained, and makeup should always be removed beforehand.
Lymphatic drainage is necessary.
Tools are allowed (natural stones, Gua Sha)
General Rules for Video Performance Styles:
Preliminary rounds are composed of up to 9 participants in each group.
From each group, 2 to 3 participants qualify for the next round.
The duration of the routine presentation is 3 to 5 minutes.
The participant performs a routine presentation, which is covered by music.
The routine presentation can be performed on any part of the body the participant chooses.
The receivers are obliged to wear a swimming suit and are not allowed to be naked or wear underwear.
The receiver’s intimate body parts must be properly covered.
Bone adjustments and any other form of chiropractic techniques are prohibited.
Needle use is prohibited (acupuncture methods).
The participant has to send the performance video via WeTransfer at info@worldmassagefederation.com
The performances are presented on a screen broad and are evaluated live by the judges of each championship.
It must consist of continuing video shots.
Replays and slow motion effects are not allowed.
Video Performance styles:
Western Performance Massage
Asian Performance Massage
Chair Freestyle Performance Massage
4 Hands Freestyle Performance Massage
Balinese Style Massage
This event powered by the World Massage Federation (WMF) and will be held according to the protocols of the Olympic games.
WMF collaborates with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Organiser and Promoter Of This Event:
Body Sense Massage School & The Respective therapist and instructor, Mr. Kevin Salimi member of the board of directors and the administration committee of the World Massage Federation (WMF) and President for the WMF Oceania.
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