| Ethnicity: | No restrictions, all are welcome |
| Age: | 8 years of age minimum |
| Sex: | Kāne (Males) only |
| Pū‘ulu Koa: (Unit of Warriors) |
3 minimum, no maximum |
| Time Requirements: | Ha‘a Koa 60 – 90 sec. maximum (60 sec. recommended) |
| Theme: | Themes and motions should be positive, uplifting, and ho‘omana (empowering) and must not disrespect or degrade any individual, group, place, or time |
| Movements: | Traditional movements found in Hula, Lua, and Hawaiian Culture. |
| Integration: | ʻOlelo (words) and motions/hand movements/steps must correspond with each other. |
| Formation: | Traditional battle formations, e.g., Kūkulu (parallel line), Pū‘ulu Kaua (wedge), Kahalui (crescent). |
| Language: | Hawaiian |
| Dress: | Malo and bare back recommended. However, any matching uniform will be acceptable, e.g., black shorts and shirts. |
| ‘Alihikaua: (Pū‘ulu Koa Leader) |
Optional, but if used must utilize a hand held mea kaua (weapon) |
| Mea Kaua: (Weapons) |
Optional, but if used, must be accurate reproductions and used in an accurate Lua manner |
| Musical Instruments: | Optional, but if used must be traditional, e.g., pahu and ipu |
| Kapu: | No abbreviated forms of a traditional dance, i.e., cannot cut-up an existing work to satisfy time requirement |