Etiquette:

Contestants enter the area when instructed to do so by the Referee. When facing the Head table the contestant in blue should enter from the right and the contestant in red should enter from the left. 

On entering the area the contestants should salute the Head Table; then each other; and then prepare to engage on the Referee’s commands. 

Uniform:

·         A Tee Shirt or Vest (Black preferred, Blue or Red)

·         A Sash (Blue or Red)

·         Chinese Martial Arts Pants (Black)

·         Gum Shield

·         Head Guard (Open Face)

·         Groin Guard (with abdominal protector)

·         Shin Guards

·         Foot and Instep Guards

·         Gloves (10oz - Closed Fist)

·         Chest Protector (optional)

·         Martial arts ‘soft’ shoes or wrestling boots (optional)

Weight Categories

Male

Female

50.1 – 60Kg

45.1 – 55Kg

60.1 – 70Kg

55.1 – 65Kg

70.1 – 80Kg

65.1 – 75Kg

80.1 – 90Kg

75.1 – 85Kg

90.1 – 100Kg

Over 85Kg

Over 100 Kg

Format:

Semi contact continuous. One referee and three corner judges.

Rounds:

Elimination and Finals:

·         Three rounds of two minutes duration.

·         Thirty seconds rest between rounds.

Points:

Three Points

·         Executing a clean throw or take down where the contestant executing the throw remains standing. Three seconds are allowed to execute a throw or take down.

 Two Points

·         Executing a jumping kick to the head.

·         Executing a kick to the trunk of the body.

 One Point

·         Executing a standing kick to the head.

·         Executing a punch to the trunk of the body.

·         Executing a throw and landing on top of the opponent.

·         Awarded to a contestant where the opponent falls through their own imbalance.

·         Forcing the opponent from the area.

 Non Scoring

·         Striking from outside the area.

·         Striking whilst holding the opponent.

·         Falling with the opponent.

Illegal:

·         Disobeying the Referee’s commands.

·         Biting, spitting or gouging.

·         Striking with the head, knee or elbow.

·         Striking with excessive force.

·         Dislocation, and breaking, of joints.

·         Striking to any of the following areas:

o        Eyes

o        Back of the head

o        Throat

o        Groin

o        Joints (Knees or Elbows)

o        Inner thigh

Warnings:

The Executive Referee may give a private or public warning, or disqualify a contestant depending on the seriousness of a foul. Warnings are cumulative for each round of the match.

Private:

Awarded for a minor accidental infraction of the rules.

Public:

Foul

Technical Foul

First

One point penalty

No penalty

Second

Three points penalty

One point penalty

Third

Disqualification

Disqualification

NB

On advice from medical staff:

·         A contestant may be disqualified if their opponent cannot continue following an offence.

·         A contestant may be discharged for excessive or uncontrollable blood loss.

·         If a contestant is discharged for excessive or uncontrollable blood loss caused by the opponent, the opponent will be disqualified.

Determining the Winner

The winner of two rounds is declared the winner of the match.

 The winner of the round is determined by the majority decision of the corner judges.

 The winner may also be determined by the Referee’s decision based on:

·         Corner/Second ‘throws in the towel’.

·         Advice from Medical Staff.

·         Contestant indicates no desire to continue.

 In the event of a tie the winner is determined by the following:

·         One extension round of one minute duration.

·         Points differential.

·         Sudden death (first to score).