Allowed techniques, Style Requirements

The fight is interrupted by a judge only if there is a rule violation. All kicks to the upper body are allowed as well as low kicks to the thigh and all Punches with the protective side of the glove. Knee and elbow strikes are allowed to the body except the head. All kind of sweeps are accepted as long as they are shoe by shoe and from a close distance. Each successful sweep provides a point. A sweep is successful when any part of the opponents’ body touches the ground. All points that access the opponents’ Defence, irrelative of strength, give one point, except of kicks to the head which gives 2 points.

Duration

5 Rounds of 30 seconds each, with 15 seconds pause between each round. The fight is over if one of the competitors wins 3 of 5 rounds.

Competing Area

The fights take place on 8x8 meters Tatami

Outfit

The athlete wears shorts and a T-Shirt or long trousers and a kimono.

Equipment

Headgear closed with Plexiglas or bars attached, thorax/chest guard, mouth guard, groin protector, shin protector, safety boots, 10oz gloves and breast protector for women

Exits

Exits which happen on purpose to avoid the opponents attack are punished with a yellow card. Exits occur when one leg of the athlete step outside the Tatami.

Yellow and Red Card
The judge punishes with yellow cards. The first yellow card gives one point to the opponent and the second one two points. The third card is a red card, and terminates the fight.

Temporary Pause due to Strong Hit or Injury
if a strong strike or injury occurs; the referee provides a time out, which shall not exceed the duration of two minutes. After this deadline, and in case the athlete cannot continue, the referee is obligated to declare the winner after consulting the judges. Athletes, who aim the K.O and do not try to score points, do not win the fight in no case.