Contest Divisions
a) Modern b) Traditional c) Extreme

Style Requirements
a) Modern

The competitor faces one opponent; who may be armed or unarmed.  The athlete competes unarmed and has no right to use any opponents’ weapon.

The attack simulation has to be in a way that shows that the opponent have no knowledge of Martial Arts.

b) Traditional
The competitor faces one opponent, who may be armed or unarmed.  The athlete competes unarmed and has no right to use any opponents’ weapon

The attack simulation has to be in a way that shows that the opponent have knowledge of Martial Arts. All techniques are performed twice, first in slow motion, then in normal mode.

c) Extreme

The athlete faces one opponent, which may be armed or unarmed.  The athlete competes unarmed and has no right to use any opponents’ weapon. There are no limitations to the routine’s execution.

Judge’s Criteria for Modern and Traditional Self Defence Techniques

a) Speed     b) Power    c) Correct Technique       d) Fast Reaction      e) Realism

Judge’s Criteria Extreme Self Defence Techniques

a) Speed     b) Power    c) Correct Technique       d) Fast Reaction      e) Originality

Duration

Maximum Routine time is 60’’. The athlete can also complete his routine before the time is up.

Competing Area

The performance takes place on 8x8 meters Tatami

Outfit
a) Modern and Extreme Forms: The athlete competes barefooted, or with the special Martial Arts shoes with free of choice of Outfit. Same goes for the opponents.

b) Traditional: The athlete competes barefooted or with the special Martial Arts shoes and wearing the traditional suit. Same outfit for the opponents.

according to edition 7 - March 13th, 2010