The rules may vary from tournament to tournament, but these are the basic guidelines:
Scoring
The Fight is Awarded if:
1.The opponent is knocked out or incapacitated.
The Round is Awarded if:
1.The opponent is forced off the platform twice.
Three Points are Awarded if:
1.The opponent is forced off the platform;
2.The opponent is knocked down by backward or forward sweep
while competitor remains standing (hands are allowed to touch the ground
on the backward sweep but not the forward sweep);
3.The opponent is knocked down by use of a hooked leg kick
while competitor remains standing;
4.The opponent is forced to fall by the competitor’s
techniques, including the competitors deliberately falling while dodging
defensively.
Two Points are Awarded if:
1.The opponent falls while the competitor remains standing;
2.The competitor hits the opponent in the trunk once with
the legs;
3.The opponent receives an official warning penalty.
One Point is Awarded if:
1.The competitor hits the opponent once on a valid part with
a hand technique;
2.The competitor hits the opponent once on a valid part with
a leg technique;
3.The opponent receives a caution once;
4.Both opponents apply methods to force the other down, and
both fall, the one who falls last receives the point;
5.Both competitors remain passive for eight seconds, the
opponent is ordered to attack by the referee, and the opponent remains passive
for another eight seconds.
No Point is Awarded if:
1.Both competitors hit each other on valid parts at the same
time successively;
2.Both competitors fall down or off the platform at the same
time or successively;
3.The competitor throws the opponent to the ground or off
the platform after holding for two seconds or more;
4.One opponent uses a falling technique to attack and does
not succeed;
5.One opponent uses a flying offensive technique with a deliberately
falling technique, the latter will not score a point;
6.The competitor kicks the lower leg when the opponent defends
by raising knee;
7.Unclear techniques are used and no obvious hits to valid
parts are scored;
8.The opponent is hit by fists during a double-holding;
9.No one scores when one competitor back or forward sweeps
the other competitor’s valid part while under the other’s body
(The opponent was forced or fell to the ground under the competitor while
trying to kick or sweep the competitor).
Fouls and Penalties
Technical Fouls:
1.Deliberate delay of match after the referee has signaled
the start or one competitor starts after five-second delay;
2.Time-out requested when in a disadvantageous position;
3.Shouting and advice-giving from coach or doctor from outside
the platform during a fight;
4.Ungentlemanly behavior to the referee/judge or flouting
of officiated decisions;
5.Shouting loudly and impolitely during a fight to frighten
or disturb one’s opponent;
6.Purposely loosening protective gear or spitting out mouthpiece
during a fight.
Personal Fouls:
1.Attacking the opponent before the judge gives the start
signal, or after he gives the stop signal;
2.Using prohibited techniques, including:
A.Stikes to the back of the head, neck, throat,
or crotch;
B.Elbow or knee strikes;
C.Striking opponent’s head continuously to
deliberately injure opponent;
D.Use of excessive force to cause opponents to fall head over heels off the platform;
E.Attacking a fallen opponent (except when an opponent falls deliberately as combat technique).
Penalties:
1.A caution will be given for a technical or personal foul;
but a warning will be given for an obvious personal foul;
2.A competitor penalized up to six points will be disqualified
and the opponent will be declared the winner;
3.A competitor who intentionally hurts his opponent or commits
a serious foul will be disqualified from the fight and if deemed appropriate,
from the entire competition;
4.A competitor found guilty of trickery will be disqualified
from the entire competition.
Suspension of Match
The referee will suspend a match in any of the following cases:
1.A competitor has fallen down or off the ring;
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2.A competitor is penalized for a second foul;
3.A competitor is injured;
4.The competitors are locked for more than two seconds;
5.Both competitors refrain from attacking, or one remains
passive for more than eight seconds;
6.The discretion of the referee;
7.The referee or other judges spot danger in a match or
in objective factors such as lighting or other malfunctions of facilities.
Weight Classes
1. Under 52 kg = Under 115 lbs
2. 52 kg - 56 kg = 115 lbs - 123 lbs
3. 56 kg - 60 kg = 124 lbs. - 132 lbs.
4. 60 kg - 65 kg = 133 lbs. - 143 lbs.
5. 65 kg - 70 kg = 144 lbs. - 154 lbs.
6. 70 kg - 75 kg = 155 lbs. - 165 lbs.
7. 75 kg - 80 kg = 165 lbs. - 176 lbs.
8. 80 kg - 85 kg = 177 lbs. - 187 lbs.
9. 85 kg - 90 kg = 188 lbs. - 198 lbs.
10. Over 90 kg = Over 199 lbs.
Based on the number of competitors per weight category, an officials
conference may be called to combine some of the weight categories.
Equipment/Personnel
Supplied by the promoter:
Doctor
Referee and judges
Corner stool, bucket, and water
Boxing gloves
Head Gear
Shirts to fight in
(Competitors are urged to bring their own 14oz gloves and head
gear, however these will be subject to inspection)
Supplied by the fighter:
Cornerman/Second
Hand wraps and tape
Towel
Mouthpiece, cup
Vaseline (optional)
Approved blood clotting and inhalant medicine (optional)
Dipped Foam Foot Pads and Shin gear
Trunks to fight in (no pants, as in international competitions)