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世界跆拳道协会
世界空手道协会
2019年业余格斗运动官方规则手册
目录
第一节：行政法规和程序
规则1：WKA
规则2：遵守国家和州章程/规则规则3：业余状态
规则4：使用
规则5：注册和许可规则6：加入WKA体育手册
规则7：禁止人头敲定之后的禁令规则8：竞争对手的识别
规则9：民族要求除外规则10：年龄类别
规则11：称重
规则12：体格检查规则13：战斗区域
规则14：裁判
第二节：拳击，跆拳道，低踢，原始WKA跆拳道规则（K-1），荣耀规则，泰拳和泰国泰拳全规则
规则1：体重等级
规则2：世界水平的比赛
规则3：医务人员的出勤规则4：轮数和长度
规则5：服装
规则6：内部和外部的行为准则规则7：竞争者
规则8：竞争者的设备规则9：秒
规则10：竞争者的分类规则11：业余分区记分规则
规则12：法律技巧规则13：非法技巧
规则14：针对青年的特殊规定规则15：警告和减分
规则16：抗议和变更决定
第三部分：混合武术（MMA）
规则1：体重等级
规则2：世界水平的比赛
规则3：医务人员的出勤规则4：战斗区
规则5：轮数和长度规则6：轮胎
规则7：内部和外部的行为准则
规则8：竞争者
规则9：竞争者的设备规则10：秒
规则11竞争者的分类规则12：业余分区记分规则
规则13：法律技巧规则14：非法技巧
规则15：针对青年的特殊规定规则16：警告和减分
规则17：抗议和变更决定
第四节：提交竞赛规则1：比赛竞赛规则2：比赛区
规则3：称重
规则4：裁判，计时员和评分员规则5：年龄段
规则6：班级和区划的其他规定
规则7：体重等级
规则8：地理标志（BJJ）和无地理标志的服装规则9：体验水平和皮带水平
规则10：地理标志和无地理标志划分规则规则11：无地理标志的附加规则
规则12：地理标志部门的其他规则
规则13：计分
规则14：比赛时长
第一节：行政法规和程序
- 该规则手册替代了所有先前发布的规则。 它反映了世界跆拳道和空手道协会的官方WKA竞赛规则。
- 这些现行规则对所有州的会员均有效，但如果法律需要进行调整，则可以考虑当地法律。
WKA规则1
- WKA（原为世界空手道协会）代表着世界跆拳道和空手道协会，其所在地为新西兰，该组织也与世界跆拳道协会合作。 附属的全国联合会是WKA的成员。
- WKA世界总部（WKA总部）位于新西兰奥克兰Silverdale Wainui 9c。
- WKA执行董事会定义为WKA世界总裁、所有高级副总裁和副总裁。
规则2遵守国家和州规章制度
- 除非与当地、州或国家规定相冲突，否则必须遵守WKA业余爱好者的规定。如有冲突，地方、州或国家法规必须优先于本规则集。
- 全国WKA组织章程必须经WKA主管批准。
规则3业余状态
- “业余”一词用于指代拳击，跆拳道，低踢，原始WKA跆拳道规则（K-1），荣耀规则，泰拳，全规则泰拳，MMA（混合武术）和提交比赛风格的竞争对手 。 但是，在此规则手册中，它用来描述所有非专业竞争对手。
- 业余选手是不满足以下一个或多个条件的所有竞争对手：
- 竞争对手已签订专业合同。
- 参赛者参加了超过5轮比赛。
- 竞争者在以下或类似组织之一的职业排名中列出：
- ISKA
- IKF
- WAKO PRO
- WKA
- WKF
- WTKA
- WMC
- WPKA
- WBO
- WBC
- IBF
(3a) 上面的列表并不是一个完整的列表。 它只是一个示例。 因此，也应考虑其他性质相似的组织。
(3b) 如果参赛者认为自己可能不在职业排行榜中，则该参赛者必须向其国家联盟报告并申请业余身份确认。 与列出他或她的组织联系也是参赛者的责任。 协会将根据申请决定将其归类为业余爱好者。 申请待定期间将授予业余身份。
- 非业余选手不能参加业余赛事，尤其是业余世界锦标赛。 如果协会发现非业余选手参加了此类活动，则可以考虑以下一种或多种后果：
(4a)非业余选手的失格
(4b) 参赛禁令和时间由协会决定（4c）罚款500美元
(4d) 撤销获胜的头衔，而撤销世界的头衔需要WKA执行委员会的批准。
规则四
- 如果相关组织之一禁止使用任何物质来提高自己的表现，这些组织将被用作兴奋剂（IOC，反兴奋剂机构，国家奥林匹克委员会等）。
- WKA主管，锦标赛发起人和官方医生可以并且可以执行测试。其他合格和授权的组织或人员也可以在当地法律规定的范围内进行此类测试。
- 故意避免或逃避此类控制，或试图以任何方式阻碍或操纵测试人员的比赛者，将被取消比赛资格，并在一段时间内被禁止，由协会决定。
- 必须尊重隐私，尤其是针对儿童和女性竞争对手的隐私。 兴奋剂检查必须由同性的合格人员进行。 每当无法获得时，同性别的WKA主管应监督测试样品的收集。
规则5注册和许可
01希望获得协会注册和许可的参赛者应满足以下条件：
填写WKA注册/许可表格。
完整的协会责任豁免。
显示身份证明（即有效的驾驶执照，州身份证明或护照）。
所有竞争对手都必须获得其国家WKA协会或代表的许可。
为了获得许可，所有参赛者必须在比赛开始之日起12个月内进行医生检查（以批准的协会表格形式）。完全接触部门的竞争对手还必须提供HIV阴性，乙型肝炎表面抗原和丙型肝炎抗体的血液测试结果，且测试日期不得早于比赛日期的6个月。根据州或地方管辖权，可能需要进行其他医学测试。参赛者还必须在每项比赛之前，由获许可和执照的医生进行体格检查（根据协会的判断，还可能需要进行其他检查，尤其是对于35岁以上的参赛者）。
没有任何医疗或其他原因阻止他们参加活动。此外，参赛者不得有任何国家体育委员会或认可的制裁机构发布的当前医疗暂停通知。参赛者可以直接向WKA总部提供必要的文件，以解除对WKA的停赛。
女性参加者一定不能怀孕。
如果参赛者未满18周岁，则必须由参赛者的父母签署青少年豁免。
希望参加国际比赛或锦标赛的选手将被要求购买WKA体育书籍，并在当前执照年度内具有有效的执照印章。
规则6进入WKA体育手册
01希望参加国际比赛或锦标赛的选手将被要求购买WKA体育书籍并在当前执照年度内具有有效的执照印章。国际比赛或锦标赛的官员负责在WKA体育书籍中输入以下内容。
活动的地点，日期和名称
竞争对手参加比赛的事实
参赛者的纪律和位置（第一，第二，第三）
任何击倒头部的事实（信息）。规则7头部敲门后的禁期
技术淘汰赛（TKO）后的30天
第一次敲除头部后60天内的60天
02a如果因击倒头部而导致失去知觉，则协会需要医生的许可以进行进一步竞争
协会要求医生进行检查，以允许在十二个月内第二次淘汰赛后进行进一步比赛
规则8选手识别
在国际比赛或比赛中，参赛者必须出示政府签发的身份证件，以证明自己的身份和国籍。
出示由WKA HQ出示的，显示5位MAP号的ID卡，并且已经扫描过护照或ID的参赛者无需进一步证明自己的身份。
国籍要求除外的第9条规则
参赛者可以通过向协会提交以下文件之一来证明其与某国籍国（“被选国”）以外的国家的特殊关系：
选择国家的出生证明
所选国家的具有公民身份的结婚证书
选择国家的永久居留证明
参赛者必须提交书面申请，以通过国家联合会启动“选择国”程序，然后由联合会将该申请转发给协会。
选择了所选国家/地区的参赛者只能在获得新国籍或移居另一个国家/地区获得永久居留权后才能更改国家/地区。
WKA执行委员会有权决定此类申请，该申请必须在参赛者打算参加的比赛之前至少一个月提交。
第10条年龄类别
截止日期始终是比赛最后一天之后的一天。
青年（定义为18岁以下的任何竞争对手）可以参加协会批准的青年竞争者部门。
18岁或以上的成年人（对于拳击，跆拳道，低踢，原始WKA跆拳道（K-1），荣耀规则，泰拳，全规则泰拳和MMA（混合武术））可以开始比赛截止日期。
年满35岁的老兵可以在截止日开始。在拳击，跆拳道，低踢，原始WKA跆拳道（K-1），荣耀规则，泰拳，全规则泰拳和MMA（混合武术）中没有退役类别。在完成全面的专业身体检查报告并将其提交给WKA总部后，所有希望参加成人比赛的退伍军人都可以例外。
提交的争夺包括以下年龄段：儿童，青少年，成人，行政人员和硕士。有关详细信息，请参阅第V节，规则5-7。
规则11称重
称重必须在首次比赛前至少两个小时完成。
除非另有协议，否则称重应由WKA官员进行，并在赛事当天进行。在国际比赛中，官员应来自不同的国家，并且应在比赛的前一天进行称重。
通常，不应有公差。穿着短裤或内衣的成年选手将获得1磅/ 450克的限额。不穿衣服的成年选手将不会获得津贴。男性只能穿轻便的短裤才能称重。女性只能穿轻便的短裤和轻便的上装或运动文胸。
不分配体重的运动员将在分配的重量范围内给予一个小时的时间，并且在此小时内不得减少超过其体重百分之二的体重。
在国际比赛中，除了以下列出的两个例外，每个国家和每个分区的3名参与者均被允许。
（5a）在全国选拔赛和世界锦标赛期间，大三学生的体重可能会发生很大变化。因此，重量分配/年龄组可以超额预定，只要超额预定是由全国淘汰赛后青少年的体重变化或年龄变化引起的。在每个国家/地区，青少年组（男性和女性）的总超额预订最多允许10个，只要同一国家/地区的任何体重组或年龄段的竞争对手不得超过五个。
规则12体检
为了获得许可，所有参赛者都必须以WKA正式的业余体格检查表进行不超过12个月的体格检查，并由医生签名。每12个月需要进行一次新考试。在由认可并获得许可的医生进行的每项赛事之前，还必须要求运动员进行搏击前的身体检查。
此外，根据州和地方管辖权以及协会政策，可能要求竞争对手提供阴性的HIV，乙型肝炎七种表面抗原和/或丙型肝炎抗体的血液检查结果。
参赛者还必须在经过认可的医生进行的每项比赛之前，进行格斗前的身体检查。
协会可能还会要求进行其他考试，尤其是对于那些35岁以上的竞争对手。
参赛者必须没有任何医疗或其他任何阻止其参加比赛的理由。此外，参赛者不得有任何国家体育委员会或认可的制裁机构发布的当前医疗暂停通知。参赛者可以直接向WKA总部提供必要的文件，以解除对WKA的停赛。
在因头部撞倒导致失去知觉后或在十二个月内第二次头部撞倒后，参赛者必须获得医生的许可，并经过协会的审查。
女性参加者一定不能怀孕。
如果国内竞争对手在身体检查和举重时没有获得协会本年度的许可，则不得竞争。
如果在体格检查和举重时，参加国际比赛的选手没有带年度WKA许可证印章的“战斗书”，则不得比赛。
规则13战斗区域
盒装戒指：
拳击和跆拳道比赛应在环内举行。吊环必须符合AIBA（国际业余拳击协会）规范。
在首次比赛之前，必须检查环框的组件，包括所有侧面的保护装置和绳索，以检查其适用性和安全性。
方箱形环的每一侧（一侧的绳索长度）应最小为4.5米，最大为6.00米。它应由四根绳索组成。
四根绳索中每根的最小直径应为2.5厘米（1英寸）。
最低的绳索必须放置在平台上方33厘米（13英寸）处，而顶部绳索则必须放置在平台上方不超过1.30m处。
所有的绳索都必须用柔软的紧密覆盖的材料覆盖。
四个角必须由金属制成。对角之间的对角线距离不得超过10.6米（外部尺寸）。
拐角的高度在环的平台上方不得超过1.30米（52英寸）。
为了避免可能的伤害，所有角落都必须盖上常用的垫子。
平台本身不得放置在高于地面1.20m的位置。它必须在环形底层下方覆盖一层减震材料。
楼梯应放置在红色和蓝色角落以及一个白色角落中。
必须为教练提供足够的椅子。
裁判桌必须配备以下物品：
泳池清单
计分卡或答题器
表秒表和手动秒表作为储备
声音信号（铃，口哨或喇叭）
备用纸和铅笔
PC和打印机（可选）
裁判员的桌子和椅子应位于戒指盒的其他三个侧面。
如果仅使用一个环，则在裁判桌上应为医护人员和/或紧急人员提供足够的空间。
为避免可能的伤害，协会和促销机构必须对摄影和录像人员进行认证，并给予具体指示。
MMA比赛可能使用协会预先批准的笼养战区。 有关特定要求，请参阅第IV节，规则4。
提交争用：有关提交争用的适当竞争领域，请参阅第V节第2条。
规则14裁判员
本文中的所有规定均规定了裁判员的基本职责。裁判还必须满足WKA其他与裁判有关的官方文件中规定的其他条件，要求和职责，这些文件已发布在WKA网页上。
所有裁判都必须经过协会的培训和认证。
所有裁判必须符合继续教育标准才能保持认证资格。
国际裁判员类别
“ A”，“ B”和“ C”类别的裁判员应使用标记为“ REFEREE”的不同颜色ID卡进行标识。
A级裁判员必须作为B级裁判员参加WKA世界锦标赛，为期3年（3次），并且还必须通过A级裁判员考试。 A级裁判员还必须具有足够的英语知识。
B级裁判员必须作为C级裁判员参加WKA世锦赛3年（3次），并通过B级裁判员考试。 B级裁判员还必须具备足够的英语知识。
C级裁判员必须具有3年的一级国家裁判员裁判经验，并且必须通过C级裁判员考试。 C类裁判员还必须具备足够的英语知识。
WKA总部每年在WKA世界锦标赛之前组织一次裁判超级研讨会，目的是培训和许可A，B和C级裁判。参加这些研讨会并成功通过考试，以及足够的英语知识（WKA的官方语言），是成为“ A”，“ B”或“ C”类裁判的条件。
每个国家/地区都根据WKA国家级裁判员的教学讲授计划，负责自己的分级裁判员的培训和许可。但是，WKA也可能提供研讨会。
被许可的裁判员在中央数据库中注册。他们的姓名，类别，国籍，将在WKA官方成员网站（www.wkaassociation.org）上发布。
A，B和C类裁判员的力量
A类裁判员有权担任WKA世界锦标赛的首席裁判员和巡回检查员，并在国际冠军比赛中担任主管。 WKA裁判员不能在WKA中担任任何其他领导职务。
B类裁判有权在WKA世界锦标赛决赛中担任裁判，并有权在国际冠军比赛中担任裁判或裁判。如果没有A级裁判员，则B级裁判员有权在WKA世界锦标赛中担任巡回检查员。
C级裁判有权在WKA世界锦标赛的淘汰赛中担任裁判，并在国家冠军比赛中担任裁判。
利益冲突
在洲际和世界冠军争霸赛中，裁判组有两个组成选项：
红角球选手国籍的一名裁判员，蓝角球选手国籍的一名裁判员，红角球选手或蓝角选手的国籍都没有一名或多名裁判。
不同国籍的所有裁判，不包括红色和蓝色角逐竞争对手的国籍。
如果裁判员具有多个国籍，或者除国籍原则外，他或她已经选择了一个国家/地区，则只要参赛者来自某名裁判员国籍或来自他或她的竞争对手，该裁判员必须下台。选择的国家。
（2a）关于裁判员国籍的规则只能由主管决定，并且只有在比赛中没有足够不同国籍的裁判员的情况下才能被打破。
举报任何可能的利益冲突是裁判的责任。如果有遗漏，现任WKA成员在咨询主裁判后可采取以下一项或多项措施：
警告
排除在比赛的裁判之外
减少裁判员的赔偿
在WKA总部确定的一段时间内撤回裁判员执照
主裁判
每场比赛必须指定一名主裁判。
在有多个比赛区域或比赛环的比赛中，主裁判应任命巡回检查员，检查员应监督WKA规则在一个战斗区或比赛环的应用。
主裁判可以替换显然不是中立的裁判或违反WKA官方比赛规则的裁判。在这种情况下，主裁判可以推翻其决定。
环检人员
在每个战斗区域，裁判长应为巡视员。他或她应负责在其战斗区域正确应用所有WKA规则。巡回检查员有责任根据其国籍或与学校，俱乐部或特定竞争对手的隶属关系将裁判放置在其比赛区域或巡回赛中。
巡回检查员应根据主裁判的指示报告结果。
在只有一个比赛区域或环的赛事中，主管将担任环检查员。
主管或首席官员
主管负责管理所有裁判，并监督所有比赛区域和/或比赛区的工作。他或她应确保
时间表会起作用。 主管还应通过确保存在强制性医疗队来确保战斗机的安全。
主管是WKA世界锦标赛赛事组织团队的成员。对于国际活动或盛会，他或她应由WKA HQ任命，并应将有关该事件的报告发送给WKA HQ。
抗议
官方医生的决定可以向活动中出现的第二名医生提出抗议。第二名医务人员将决定抗议。
抗议仅在以下情况下可行，并且在向巡视员或裁判长减免100美元现金后将予以考虑：
裁判和/或裁判之间存在公认的协议。
分数的数学加法不正确。
红色和蓝色角落之间发生了明显的混淆。
违反了官方的WKA规则。
录像不能用于抗议。
抗议不得阻碍比赛。但是，如果抗议的结果对比赛的进行有重大影响，主裁判可以在短时间内中断比赛的进行。
在听取了两位教练的抗议以及裁判的评论后，主裁判应做出最终决定。
抗议费用应记入WKA总部基金的普通帐户，以用于将来的裁判培训和发展。
如果比赛后提出抗议，WKA总部将在听取两位教练的抗议以及裁判的评论后做出决定。全国联合会有30天的时间来发表抗议的声明。
如果抗议决定导致失去欧洲或世界头衔，则最终决定只能由WKA执行委员会做出。
服装
裁判员应穿着适合个人比赛要求的正式水平的协会衬衫（polo衫或纽扣衬衫），黑色长裤和黑色运动鞋。
为了最大程度地减少伤害，裁判员不得佩戴任何珠宝，手表，笔，大皮带扣，硬底鞋等。由于无法与运动员身体接触，因此裁判不受此规则的约束。
需要使用医用手套。
对于国际比赛或锦标赛：
在淘汰赛至半决赛之前，允许穿着带有“ OFFICIAL”或“ REFEREE”字样的T恤或Polo衫。所有裁判员必须穿黑色长裤。
决赛或冠军比赛的所有裁判员都必须穿黑色长裤和白色正装衬衫。必要时，可能还需要黑色西装外套。
每个国家/地区的世锦赛裁判员注册
对于每个国家/地区，必须有以下裁判人数：
0-4名参赛者：无裁判
5-25名参赛者：1名裁判（A或B类）
26-50名参赛者：2名裁判员（A或B）
51-75名选手：3名裁判（至少一名A和一名B）
76-100名参赛者：4名裁判（至少一名A和一名B）
101-125名参赛者：5名裁判（至少一名A和两名B）
126名以上的比赛者：6名裁判（至少一名A和两名B）
每个未达到裁判要求的国家/地区将被罚款250€
每个失踪的裁判。款项将存入WKA总部普通帐户。
预先为其裁判裁判注册并获得WKA确认的国家将获得优先权。
裁判的付款应在比赛开始前预先确定，并且应视每个裁判的级别而定。
付款应在决赛开始之前进行。
组织者/主持人应负责照顾裁判员。他或她必须为装有食物和饮料的裁判员提供单独的房间。此外，必须在裁判桌上提供矿泉水。
第三节：拳击，跆拳道，低踢，原始WKA跆拳道规则（K-1），荣耀规则，泰拳和泰国泰拳全规则
规则1体重等级
01以下重量分配器适用于儿童（6-11岁及以下）：
6-7年 8-9年
| 男孩 | 女童 | 男孩 | 女童 | ||||
| -22 kg | -48.4 lb | -22 kg | -48.4 lb | -22 kg | -48.4 lb | -22 kg | -48.4 lb |
| -25 kg | -55.0 lb | -25 kg | -55.0 lb | -25 kg | -55.0 lb | -25 kg | -55.0 lb |
| -28 kg | -61.6 lb | -28 kg | -61.6 lb | -28 kg | -61.6 lb | -28 kg | -61.6 lb |
| -31 kg | -68.2 lb | -31 kg | -68.2 lb | -31 kg | -68.2 lb | -31 kg | -68.2 lb |
| -34 kg | -74.8 lb | -31 kg | +68.2 lb | -34 kg | -74.8 lb | -31 kg | +68.2 lb |
| -37 kg | -81.4 lb | -37 kg | -81.4 lb | ||||
| +37 kg | +81.4 lb | +37 kg | +81.4 lb |
| 10-11 年龄 | |||
| 男孩 | 女童 | ||
| -26 kg | -57.2 lb | -26 kg | -57.2 lb |
| -28 kg | -61.6 lb | -28 kg | -61.6 lb |
| -30 kg | -66.0 lb | -30 kg | -66.0 lb |
| -32 kg | -70.4 lb | -32 kg | -70.4 lb |
| -34 kg | -74.8 lb | -34 kg | -74.8 lb |
| -36 kg | -79.2 lb | -36 kg | -79.2 lb |
| -38 kg | -83.6 lb | -38 kg | -83.6 lb |
| -40 kg | -88.0 lb | -40 kg | -88.0 lb |
| -42 kg | -92.4 lb | +40 kg | +88.0 lb |
| +42 kg | +92.4 lb |
- 初中以下（12至17岁）应使用以下重量分配：
| 12–13 YEARS | 14–15 YEARS | ||||||
| BOYS | GIRLS | BOYS | GIRLS | ||||
| -34 kg | -74.8 lb | -34 kg | -74.8 lb | -40 kg | -88.0 lb | -40 kg | -88.0 lb |
| -37 kg | -81.4 lb | -37 kg | -81.4 lb | -43 kg | -94.6 lb | -43 kg | -94.6 lb |
| -40 kg | -88.0 lb | -40 kg | -88.0 lb | -46 kg | -101.2 lb | -46 kg | -101.2 lb |
| -43 kg | -94.6 lb | -43 kg | -94.6 lb | -49 kg | -107.8 lb | -49 kg | -107.8 lb |
| -46 kg | -101.2 lb | -46 kg | -101.2 lb | -52 kg | -114.4 lb | -52 kg | -114.4 lb |
| -49 kg | -107.8 lb | -49 kg | -107.8 lb | -55 kg | -121.0 lb | -55 kg | -121.0 lb |
| -52 kg | -114.4 lb | -52 kg | -114.4 lb | -58 kg | -127.6 lb | -58 kg | -127.6 lb |
| -55 kg | -121.0 lb | -55 kg | -121.0 lb | -61 kg | -134.2 lb | -61 kg | -134.2 lb |
| -58 kg | -127.6 lb | +55 kg | +121.0 lb | -64 kg | -140.8 lb | -64 kg | -140.8 lb |
| +58 kg | +127.6 lb | -67 kg | -147.4 lb | -67 kg | -147.4 lb | ||
| +67 kg | +147.4 lb | +67 kg | +147.4 lb |
| 16–17 YEARS | |||
| BOYS | GIRLS | ||
| -54 kg | -118.8 lb | -46 kg | -101.2 lb |
| -57 kg | -125.4 lb | -48 kg | -105.6 lb |
| -60 kg | -132.0 lb | -50 kg | -110.0 lb |
| -63.5 kg | -139.7 lb | -54 kg | -118.8 lb |
| -67 kg | -147.7 lb | -57 kg | -125.4 lb |
| -70 kg | -154.0 lb | -60 kg | -132.0 lb |
| -72.5 kg | -159.5 lb | -63.5 kg | -139.7 lb |
| -76 kg | -167.2 lb | -67 kg | -147.7 lb |
| -79 kg | -173.8 lb | -70 kg | -154.0 lb |
| -83 kg | -182.6 lb | -72.5 kg | -159.5 lb |
| -86 kg | -189.2 lb | -76 kg | -167.2 lb |
| -90 kg | -198.0 lb | +76 kg | +167.2 lb |
| -95 kg | -209.0 lb | ||
| +95 kg | +209.0 lb |
- The following weight divisions shall be used for adults (18-35 years):
| 18–35 YEARS | |||
| MEN | WOMEN | ||
| -54 kg | -118.8 lb | -46 kg | -101.2 lb |
| -57 kg | -125.4 lb | -48 kg | -105.6 lb |
| -60 kg | -132.0 lb | -50 kg | -110.0 lb |
| -63.5 kg | -139.7 lb | -54 kg | -118.8 lb |
| -67 kg | -147.7 lb | -57 kg | -125.4 lb |
| -70 kg | -154.0 lb | -60 kg | -132.0 lb |
| -72.5 kg | -159.5 lb | -63.5 kg | -139.7 lb |
| -76 kg | -167.2 lb | -67 kg | -147.7 lb |
| -79 kg | -173.8 lb | -70 kg | -154.0 lb |
| -83 kg | -182.6 lb | -72.5 kg | -159.5 lb |
| -86 kg | -189.2 lb | -76 kg | -167.2 lb |
| -90 kg | -198.0 lb | +76 kg | +167.2 lb |
| -95 kg | -209.0 lb | ||
| +95 kg | +209.0 lb |
对于非比赛项目，参赛者之间的差异不得超过-7磅，最高为-189.2，+ 189.2到-209.0之间的差异不得超过十磅，从209.0到235.0的十五磅差异应不超过10磅 超过235.0。
对于青年组，除了体重以外，必须考虑其他因素以进行配对，例如身高，年龄和经验。
规则2：世界水平的比赛
1.在所有国际比赛中，应根据排名或国家头衔为战斗员提供种子。
必须列出每个参赛者的姓名，国家/地区和号码。 每个体重级别至少必须有三个竞争对手。 进入下一个更高体重类别的竞争者少于三个。 在这种情况下，每个国家/地区必须免费获得至少一份所有图纸清单和竞争对手名单的副本。 他们应该至少在比赛开始前几个小时得到比赛。 抽奖之后没有办法抗议。
RULE 3 THE ATTENDANCE OF MEDICAL STAFF
01 Every match must have at a minimum two fully qualified paramedics in attendance at ringside. They must be familiar with and adept at performing emergency medicine such as the sort which would be needed in such athletic activity. Any and all directions and/or orders from the attending medic must be immediately obeyed.
- Every medic must also have Emergency Medical equipment including a backboard and neck brace.
- The official medic, who must attend every match, is the final authority in questions of the safety of the competitors, and he or she may at any time stop or terminate a match at his or her discretion.
- The attending medic must follow the rules and regulations of the appropriate national health board as well as those approved by the authorities where such rules apply.
- No match may start or proceed before the attending medic is in place, and the medic may not leave his or her place prior to the decision in the last match.
- The attending medic shall be ready to assist if a serious emergency arises, and to administer first aid in the event of less serious injuries.
- The medic has the right to interrupt or stop a contest by ringing the bell or calling “stop“ to the referee, if he or she thinks a competitor is in danger and the referee has not stopped the fight. He or she is also responsible for making the decision when a referee calls him or her in case of an injury to a competitor.
- No one, even a competitor’s second, may attempt to aid a competitor during a round before the attending medic has had the opportunity to see the injured competitor. If the medic is called to the fighting area, he or she must examine the presumed injury and then decide whether or not the fight should continue. The medic’s examination must have duration of not more than one minute. Any kind of treatment of the competitor is forbidden. Should one minute be insufficient, the referee shall stop the match and declare the injured competitor’s opponent the winner. Medics’ decisions are final, although they can be protested to the second medic that is present at the event. The second medic will make the decision about the protest.
- The medics, first aid team, referee, and chief official must all meet to coordinate their activities and duties to be performed ringside prior to the event.
RULE 4 ROUND NUMBER AND LENGTH
- In tournaments, all preliminary and final matches shall consist of no more than three (3) rounds of not more than two (2) minutes each with a one (1) minute break between rounds. Children’s matches (between the ages of 6 and 11) shall consist of no more than three (3) rounds of not more than one and one half (1.5) minutes each with a one (1) minute break between rounds.
- In all other events, matches shall consist of no more than five (5) two (2) minute rounds with a one (1) minute break between rounds.
- Regional, national, and international title matches shall consist of five (5) two
(2) minute rounds.
RULE 5 ATTIRE
- For Kickboxing, competitors shall wear long trousers or shorts. Males shall not wear any upper body covering. Females must wear a sports or athletic top or bra.
- For Boxing Low Kick, Original WKA Kickboxing (K-1), GLORY RULES, Thaiboxing, and Full Rules Muay Thai, competitors shall wear shorts. Males shall not wear any upper body covering. Females must wear a sports or athletic top or bra.
- All attire shall be permitted at the discretion of the Association. RULE 6 RULES OF CONDUCT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE RING
- It is the duty of every competitor to show fair play in the ring. Should a competitor not be ready to continue the match, because his or her safety equipment is not working properly or for other reasons, he or she shall retreat one step and raise one arm.
- Should a competitor be sent down for the count or in any other way be incapacitated, his or her opponent shall immediately retreat to the nearest neutral corner and wait for the referee to signal that the match can proceed again.
- Should the end of the round be signaled while a competitor is receiving an eight-count, the other competitor shall remain in the neutral corner and all seconds shall stay out of the ring until the referee has concluded the count.
- When a competitor receives a warning or a reprimand from the referee, he or she must put his or her gloves up in guard position and bow toward the referee to indicate that he or she has understood the reason for the warning or reprimand.
- At the conclusion of the fight the competitors shall approach the referee, standing in the center of the ring, and there, with one competitor on each side of the referee, await the speaker’s announcement of the decision. The referee shall then raise the arm of the winner.
- After the fight the competitors shall salute each other and each other’s seconds, after which both competitors shall bow to the referee in recognition of his or her efforts.
- Violation of WKA rules and regulations, or infringements of the unwritten laws of good sportsmanship and fair play may lead to a warning or disqualification for a shorter or longer duration of time, depending on the seriousness of the violation or infringement.
RULE 7 THE COMPETITOR
- The competitors must be in good physical shape and have a good sportsmanlike attitude.
- The competitors must be well groomed and presentable. The nails of hands and feet must be cut short. The hair must be short or freshly washed. Male competitors with hair of a length that could pose a problem during the fight (i.e. shoulder length or more), must follow the rules concerning long hair that apply to female competitors. All competitors shall be clean and proper. It is the sole prerogative
of the WKA referee to decide whether facial hair (moustaches, sideburns, beards or a combination of these) or the length of the hair poses a safety hazard to the competitors or an obstacle to the unhindered observation of the match. The referee can insist that such facial hair be removed, or in the case of long hair, be contained by a net.
- Excessive use of grease or similar substances is prohibited. Thai oil, boxing liniment, petroleum jelly, and similar substances are permitted on the body in conservative quantities.
- The following substances are approved for treating competitors’ cuts between rounds: Adrenaline 1:1000, Avitene, and Thrombin.
- Competitors are prohibited from wearing any type of jewelry or piercing accessories during competition.
- Competitors will enter into one of the two division’s recognised by the WKA either male or female. Male and Female as defined by the XY sex-determination system.
RULE 8 THE COMPETITOR’S EQUIPMENT
- All competitors must be equipped in all divisions with approved safety equipment in the form of padded protectors:
- An individually fitted breast-protector for females in all disciplines and all age classes is recommended, but may be required according to any State or Association regulation.
- An individually fitted groin-protector for all age classes in all disciplines for males is required and for females is recommended.
- Foot protectors and shin guards are required for Kickboxing in both novice and open classes.
- Boxing approved boots are required for all boxing bouts in both novice and open classes.
- Foot protectors are optional for Low Kick. If foot protectors are not worn, shin and instep protection is mandatory for both novice and open classes.
- No foot protectors may be worn in K-1, GLORY RULES, Thaiboxing, and Full Rules Muay Thai. Shin/instep protection is required for novice K-1, GLORY RULES, Thaiboxing, and Full Rules Muay Thai matches and are optional for open class K-1, GLORY RULES, Thaiboxing, and Full Rules Muay Thai matches, in which case both competitors must be geared alike.
- Elbow pads are required for Full Rules Muay Thai in both novice and open classes.
- Individually fitted head-protector (helmet) is optional for all novice class competitors and also optional in open class matches with prior agreement
between competitors, provided that this is in compliance with any State or Association regulation. Head gear must be open faced, with no nose or cross-face protection. In novice divisions, head gear may optionally have cheek protection with the consent of both corners.
- Individually fitted tooth-protector (mouth guard) required for all competitors.
- Bandaging of each competitor’s hands shall not exceed one roll of surgeon’s adhesive tape, not over 1-1/2 inches wide, placed directly on the hand to protect the part of the hand near the wrist. The tape may cover the hand but not extend within ¾ inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. Soft surgical bandage, not over two inches wide, held in place by not more than six feet of surgeon’s adhesive tape for each hand shall be used. Up to one 10-yard roll of bandage may be used to complete the wrappings for each hand. Strips of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandages, not to cover the knuckles. Bandages shall be adjusted in the locker room in the presence of an Association official. Cloth hand-bandages, maximum length of 4.5 meters, may be used.
- 10 oz. gloves shall be used for all divisions and classes. Gloves must be new for all main events and in good condition or they must be replaced.
- The competitors are responsible for bringing their own personal equipment and that of their seconds to all WKA matches and tournaments. In addition, the promoter shall provide equipment for all competitors, approved by the Association, unless specified by the Association in advance of the event.
- A competitor may place a layer of medical adhesive tape over the closures of his or her gloves and foot protectors in order to hold them in place.
- All competitors with long hair may wear approved hair bands or holders without any metal and must do so if the hair is long enough to pose a safety hazard or could hinder the observation of the fight.
RULE 9 SECONDS
- The second may give up on behalf of his or her competitor if he or she deems it irresponsible to let the fight continue. The second may enter the fight platform, at which time the fight shall be immediately stopped by the referee. A second shall not throw in a towel.
- Prior to every tournament the Head Referee shall call a meeting with all judges, referees, seconds, and fighters to clarify any questions about rules, regulations and the general proceedings of the tournament. No rules can be changed during this meeting. This meeting is mandatory for all participating fighters.
- Seconds shall support and advise their competitors during the intermission between rounds. Seconds shall remain seated during rounds. Nothing, including seconds’ hands, water bottles, and the like, shall rest on the ring apron during the round. Each competitor may have two seconds, only one of whom may enter the ring during the break.
- During the rounds neither of the seconds may enter the ring or in any other manner hinder or disturb the proper proceeding of the fight. Seconds shall comply with any and all directions given by the referee. Prior to each round the seconds must remove buckets, stools, towels and the like from the ring, and if necessary wipe the floor clean of spilt water. The seconds shall have at their disposal a towel, a sponge, water and grease for the competitor.
- During the rounds the seconds may give advice (only in a proper manner), help, or encourage the competitor. Should a second violate this rule the referee can issue a warning, expel the second, or disqualify the competitor. A second who has been expelled may not function as second in the remaining part of the tournament.
- A match starts when the referee gives the command “fight” to begin the first round, and it finishes when the referee stops the fight in the last round. Only the competitors and the referee may be present in the ring during the match. If any other person enters the ring, the referee can decide that the fight is immediately over and cannot continue again.
RULE 10 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPETITORS
01 Officials shall verify that competitors compete in their proper weight classes. The count of victories is made by adding the number of victories the individual competitor has had (not the number of matches, which is irrelevant) and then classifying the competitor accordingly. The following Classifications shall be used for adult competitors:
- Class C – Amateur “Novice”—Combat Sports competitors progress to Class B after 3 wins in class.
- Class B – Amateur —Combat Sports competitors may progress to Class A after 10 wins in class.
- Class A – Amateur —Combat Sports competitors may compete in “Open class” divisions.
RULE 11 AMATEUR DIVISION SCORING RULES AND BOUT RESULTS
- The judges shall score all contests and determine the winner through the use of the 10-Point Must System. In this system the winner of each round receives ten points and the opponent receives a proportionately smaller number. But in no circumstances shall a judge award the loser of each round fewer than seven points. If a round is judged even, each contestant shall receive ten points. No fraction of points may be given.
- Judges should base their scoring of each round on the following criteria, with each tier taking precedence over any item below it (thus, one tier’s criterion must be equal in order for a judge to include the tier(s) below it in his or her evaluation):
- Number of knockdowns
- Effective striking technique, to be defined as the amount of damage legal strikes cause the opponent
- Effective ring control
- Style-specific technique
- Scoring shall be based upon the effectiveness of any legal techniques used. The number of eight-counts shall be weighted first. If this criterion is equal, then effective striking shall be weighted second. If these two criteria are equal, effective ring control shall be weighted next. With all three criteria equal, judges shall then look to the use of style-specific techniques.
- Generally, sweeps should not be given the same weight as an official knockdown. Judges should watch for the technique’s effectiveness in slowing down a contestant.
- Further, a contestant who aggressively presses an opponent throughout a round, but cannot land a threatening kick or punch, should not be judged as favorably as the contestant who back-pedals throughout the round but counter- attacks with visible impact.
- More specifically, the judges shall award points to contestants on the basis of round-by-round outcomes and in accordance with the following scores:
- A 10 points to 10 points round is strongly discouraged, and judges should look through the judging criteria for more effective techniques, more effective pressing of the action, and more style-specific technique. An even round should only occur in the case of a loss of points by a contestant.
- 10 points to 9 points whenever the winning contestant dominates the losing contestant with a marginal superiority in effectiveness.
- 10 points to 8 points whenever the winning contestant dominates the losing contestant, or whenever the winning contestant dominates the losing contestant with a significant superiority in effectiveness as might be indicated by one knockdown.
- 10 points to 7 points whenever the winning contestant dominates the losing contestant with an overwhelming superiority in effectiveness as must be indicated by more than one knockdown.
06a Following each round and at the termination of the contest, the referee shall pick up the ballots of the judges. The referee shall then deliver the ballots to the scorekeeper who shall tally all scores, subtract all penalties and deliver the totals to the Association representative assigned to verify them. The majority opinion of the three judges, less penalty points, shall be conclusive. If there is no majority opinion, then the decision shall be a draw.
06b The following decisions may be rendered at the completion of a bout:
06b(1) Decision via score cards:
- Unanimous: When all three judges score the bout for the same contestant.
- Split Decision: When two judges score the bout for one contestant and one judge scores for the opponent.
- Majority Decision: When two judges score the bout for the same contestant and one judge scores a draw.
06b(2) Draws:
- Unanimous: When all three judges score the bout a draw.
- Split: When all three judges score differently and the score total results in a draw.
- Majority: When two judges score the bout a draw and one judge scores for either contestant.
- When the Association representative has completed verifying and totaling the scores, the announcer then in turn shall inform the audience of the decision over the public address system. The referee shall raise the winner’s hand.
- Victory by attending medic stopping contest or injury:
- The attending medic is the supreme authority in questions relating to the safety of the competitors and may demand that the match be stopped.
- If one of the competitors is injured, the medic’s decision alone can stop the fight.
- The competitor him- or herself or his or her second may also retire from the fight.
- The attending medic may stop any match regardless of it being a World or European Championship or any other important match.
- Should the attending medic wish to stop a match to examine a competitor, he or she must first inform the referee. The referee shall then stop the match until the medic has examined the competitor, but the match shall be stopped only for the purpose of deciding whether or not the fight can continue. This examination must have duration of not more than one minute. During this time any kind of treatment of the competitor is not allowed. Should one minute be insufficient, the referee shall stop the match and declare the injured competitor’s opponent the winner.
- If one of the competitors is injured and the fight is declared over because of a foul the fouled competitor is declared the winner. In case of an accident, the judges must tally their scorecards and the competitor with the greatest number of points shall be declared the winner. If both competitors are injured or knocked out simultaneously, and neither is able to continue the match, the result shall be a draw. Should this situation occur in the first round the match shall be declared “No Contest” and no winner shall be declared.
- Victory by one competitor giving up:
(1) In cases where a competitor voluntarily gives up because of injuries or for any other reason, or if he or she does not resume fighting immediately after the
intermission between rounds, the opponent shall be declared the winner. In these cases the second shall notify the inspector to step onto the ring apron to signal that his or her competitor gives up or, failing this, may step onto the ring apron him- or herself.
- Victory by the referee stopping a contest:
- The referee may stop a match if a competitor is clearly outmatched or if he or she is a hazard to his or her own safety according to the following guidelines:
- If the referee believes that a competitor is clearly overmatched and will face unnecessary punishment in the ring, the match should not be allowed to go on.
- If a referee judges that a competitor is unable to continue the match due to injuries or for any other physical reasons, the referee may consult the ringside medic or may at his or her discretion stop the match.
- The referee must stop a match upon the third eight-count in any single round or upon the fourth eight-count in an entire match. Upon the final knockdown, the referee will issue the eight-count to the fighter and then wave off the bout as a Technical Knockout (TKO).*
*A fighter may not be saved by the bell. Should the round end during an eight- count, the referee shall continue the count to its full duration. During this time, the opponent shall remain in the neutral corner and seconds shall remain seated outside the fighting area.
- Disqualification: When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul is severe enough to terminate the contest.
- Forfeit: When a contestant fails to begin competition or prematurely ends the contest for reasons other than injury or by indicating a tap out.
- Technical Draw: When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an unintentional foul causes the injured contestant to be unable to continue and the injured contestant is even or behind on the score cards at the time of stoppage.
- Technical Decision: When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an unintentional foul causes the injured contestant to be unable to continue and the injured contestant is ahead on the score cards at the time of stoppage.
- No contest:
- A match may be stopped immediately by the referee before the prescribed time due to circumstances beyond the control of the competitors or the referee:
- The safety equipment of the ring has been damaged.
- The ring is unsafe for use.
- The lighting over the ring is failing.
- Weather conditions force the referee to stop the match.
- Under such circumstances the match shall be stopped and a “no contest” match shall be declared with no winner.
- A match shall be declared a “no contest” when an unintentional foul causes an injury and the bout cannot continue, and a sufficient number of rounds have not been completed to render a decision via the score cards (see Technical Decision and Technical Draw).
- Victory by walk-over:
- If one competitor is present in the ring and ready to fight and his or her opponent fails to show after his or her name has been called over the loudspeaker, the referee shall signal the referee’s table to begin the running of two minutes. If the opponent has not entered the ring within the two minute time limit, the timekeeper shall strike the gong to signal that the match has been stopped. The referee shall then announce the competitor who was first in the ring and declare him or her the winner by “walk-over”.
- The judges shall note this on their scorecards, which shall then be collected. The judges shall then summon the competitor who has won by walk-over to the center of the ring, and after the announcement of the decision, raise his or her hand and declare him or her the winner.
- The following shall apply to injuries sustained during competition:
- If an injury sustained during competition as a result of a legal maneuver is severe enough to terminate a bout, the injured contestant loses by technical knockout.
- If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul is severe enough to terminate a bout, the contestant causing the injury loses by disqualification.
- If an injury is sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul and the bout is allowed to continue, the referee shall notify the scorekeeper to automatically deduct two points from the contestant who committed the foul.
- If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul causes the injured contestant to be unable to continue at a subsequent point in the contest, the injured contestant shall win by technical decision, if he or she is ahead on the score cards. If the injured contestant is even or behind on the score cards at the time of stoppage, the outcome of the bout shall be declared a technical draw.
- If a contestant injures himself or herself while attempting to foul his or her opponent, the referee shall not take any action in his or her favor, and the injury shall be treated in the same manner as an injury produced by a fair blow.
- If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an accidental foul is severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately, the bout shall result in a no contest if stopped before two rounds have been completed in a three round bout or if stopped before three rounds have been completed in a five round bout.
- If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an accidental foul is severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately, the bout shall result in a technical decision awarded to the fouled contestant if he/she is ahead on the score cards at the time the bout is stopped only when the bout is stopped after two rounds of a three round bout, or three rounds of a five round bout have been completed. If the fouled contestant is even or behind at this time, the bout shall be declared a technical draw.
- There will be no scoring of an incomplete round. However, if the referee penalizes either contestant, then the appropriate points shall be deducted when the scorekeeper calculates the final score.
RULE 12 LEGAL TECHNIQUES
- The following techniques are legal for Boxing:
(1) All forms of boxing above the waist to the body and the head
- The following techniques are legal for Kickboxing:
- All forms of boxing in combination with kicks above the waist to the body and the head
- Rear (reverse) kicks to the body or the head, as well as spinning back kicks to the body and to the head
- Foot sweeps
- The use of spinning back fists, provided that only the legal striking surface of the glove is used (if the fighter strikes with the forearm or elbow, he or she may be penalized at the referee’s discretion). This technique is allowed where permitted by State or local jurisdiction, or by Association rules.
- The following techniques are legal for Low Kick:
- All forms of boxing in combination with kicks above the waist to the body and the head
- Rear (reverse) kicks to the body or the head, as well as spinning back kicks to the body and to the head
- Foot sweeps
- The use of spinning back fists, provided that only the legal striking surface of the glove is used (if the fighter strikes with the forearm or elbow, he or she may be penalized at the referee’s discretion). This technique is allowed where permitted by State or local jurisdiction, or by Association rules.
- Low kicks to the thighs, inside and outside
- The following techniques are legal in Original WKA Kickboxing rules (K-1):
- All forms of boxing in combination with kicks above the waist to the body and the head
- Rear (reverse) kicks to the body or the head, as well as spinning back kicks to the body and to the head
- Foot sweeps
- The use of spinning back fists, provided that only the legal striking surface of the glove is used (if the fighter strikes with the forearm or elbow, he or she may be penalized at the referee’s discretion). This technique is allowed where permitted by State or local jurisdiction, or by Association rules.
- Low kicks to the thighs, inside and outside
- Knee attacks to the body as well as kicks with the shin to the thighs, body and the head.
- Holding an opponent’s leg. Only one legal technique or step is allowed before the fighter must let go of the leg.
- One knee strike from the clinch position, after which he or she must disengage from the clinch
- Flat throws below the waist line only in clinching situations
- The following techniques are legal for GLORY RULES:
- All forms of boxing in combination with kicks above the waist to the body and the head
- Rear (reverse) kicks to the body or the head, as well as spinning back kicks to the body and to the head
- The use of spinning back fists, provided that only the legal striking surface of the glove is used (if the fighter strikes with the forearm or elbow, he or she may be penalized at the referee’s discretion). This technique is allowed where permitted by State or local jurisdiction, or by Association rules.
- Low kicks to the thighs, inside and outside
- Knee attacks to the body as well as kicks with the shin to the thighs, body and the head.
- Holding an opponent’s leg. Only one legal technique or step is allowed before the fighter must let go of the leg.
- Clinching for five seconds of continuous knee strikes, provided that a fighter attacks with a legal knee strike immediately upon engaging in the clinch
- The following techniques are legal for Thaiboxing:
- All forms of boxing in combination with kicks above the waist to the body and the head
- Rear (reverse) kicks to the body or the head, as well as spinning back kicks to the body and to the head
- Foot sweeps
- The use of spinning back fists, provided that only the legal striking surface of the glove is used (if the fighter strikes with the forearm or elbow, he or she may be penalized at the referee’s discretion). This technique is allowed where permitted by State or local jurisdiction, or by Association rules.
- Low kicks to the thighs, inside and outside
- Knee attacks to the body, as well as kicks with the shin to the thighs, body and the head
- Holding an opponent’s leg. Only one legal technique or step is allowed before the fighter must let go of the leg.
- Clinching/kneeing; both competitors shall be allowed to clinch for as long as they are engaged in executing effective techniques
- Flat throws below the waist line only in clinching situations
- Elbow strikes to legal target areas below the neck
- The following techniques are legal for Full Rules Muay Thai:
- All forms of boxing in combination with kicks above the waist to the body and the head
- Rear (reverse) kicks to the body or the head, as well as spinning back kicks to the body and to the head
- Foot sweeps
- The use of spinning back fists, provided that only the legal striking surface of the glove is used (if the fighter strikes with the forearm or elbow, he or she may be penalized at the referee’s discretion). This technique is allowed where permitted by State or local jurisdiction, or by Association rules.
- Low kicks to the thighs, inside and outside
- Knee attacks to the body, as well as kicks with the shin to the thighs, body and the head
- Holding an opponent’s leg. Only one legal technique or step is allowed before the fighter must let go of the leg.
- Clinching/kneeing; both competitors shall be allowed to clinch for as long as they are engaged in executing effective techniques
- Flat throws below the waist line only in clinching situations
- Elbow strikes to legal target areas
- Knee attacks to the head in open divisions only, provided that both fighters have furnished the WKA with a negative Combat Trio (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C Antibody, and HIV) blood test no older than six months. This technique is allowed where permitted by State or local jurisdiction, or by Association rules.
RULE 13 ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES (FOULS)
- The following techniques are illegal in Boxing:
- All forms of biting
- All strikes, blows and punches executed with the palm side or back of the glove
- All techniques to the back and the back of the head
- Any form of butting with the head
- All attacks (strikes, punches) against the joints
- Strikes of any kind to the groin
- Attacking a downed opponent or an opponent who touches the floor with his or her glove
- Spitting out one’s tooth protector (gum-shield)
- Any kind of throwing, including foot sweeps
- Holding the ropes and attacking an opponent
- Any form of clinching or holding the opponent
- All types of strikes with the elbow
(14) Any form of kicking
- The following techniques are illegal in Kickboxing:
- All forms of biting
- All strikes, blows and punches executed with the palm side of the glove
- All techniques to the back and the back of the head
- Any form of butting with the head
- All attacks (strikes, punches, kicks) against the joints
- Strikes of any kind to the groin
- Attacking a downed opponent or an opponent who touches the floor with his or her glove
- Spitting out one’s tooth protector (gum-shield)
- Any kind of throwing, excluding foot sweeps
- Holding the opponent’s leg while executing striking or punching techniques
- Holding the ropes and attacking an opponent
- Any form of clinching or holding the opponent
- All types of strikes with the elbow
- Any form of kicking with the knees
- All kicks against the thighs or under the waistline, excluding foot sweeps
- The following techniques are illegal in Low Kick:
- All forms of biting
- All strikes, blows and punches executed with the palm side of the glove
- All techniques to the back and the back of the head
- Any form of butting with the head
- All attacks (strikes, punches, kicks) against the joints
- Strikes of any kind to the groin
- Attacking a downed opponent or an opponent who touches the floor with his or her glove
- Spitting out one’s tooth protector (gum-shield)
- Any kind of throwing, excluding foot sweeps
- Holding an opponent’s leg while executing striking or punching techniques
- Holding the ropes and attacking an opponent
- Any form of clinching or holding the opponent
- All types of strikes with the elbow
- Any form of kicking with the knees
- The following techniques are illegal in Original WKA Kickboxing Rules (K-1):
- All forms of biting
- All strikes, blows and punches executed with the palm side of the glove
- All techniques to the back and the back of the head
- Any form of butting with the head
- All attacks (strikes, punches, kicks) against the joints
- Strikes of any kind to the groin
- Attacking a downed opponent or an opponent who touches the floor with his or her glove
- Spitting out one’s tooth protector (gum-shield)
- Any kind of throwing above the waistline
- Holding an opponent’s leg while executing more than one striking or punching technique
- Holding the ropes and attacking an opponent, including in clinching situations
- Grabbing, clinching or holding for any reason other than to immediately attack with a knee strike; this includes holding to rest or grabbing an opponent in order to stop them from striking. Clinching or holding while executing more than one knee technique is illegal.
- Elbow strikes
- Knee attacks to the head
- The following techniques are illegal in GLORY RULES:
- All forms of biting
- All strikes, blows and punches executed with the palm side of the glove
- All techniques to the back and the back of the head
- Any form of butting with the head
- All attacks (strikes, punches, kicks) against the joints
- Strikes of any kind to the groin
- Attacking a downed opponent or an opponent who touches the floor with his or her glove
- Spitting out one’s tooth protector (gum-shield)
- Throws, leg sweeps, foot sweeps or pushing of any kind as an effort to off- balance or down an opponent
- Holding on to an opponent’s leg without striking; a fighter may grab an opponent’s leg in order to immediately execute a single legal strike that may be accompanied by a single step in any direction. The leg must be released immediately after that single legal strike.
- Holding the ropes and attacking an opponent, including in clinching situations
- Grabbing, clinching or holding for any reason other than to immediately attack with a knee strike or strikes; this includes holding to rest or grabbing an opponent in order to stop them from striking
- All types of strikes with the elbow
- Knee attacks to the head
- The following techniques are illegal in Thaiboxing:
- All forms of biting
- All strikes, blows and punches executed with the palm side of the glove
- All techniques to the back and the back of the head
- Any form of butting with the head
- All attacks (strikes, punches, kicks) against the joints
- Strikes of any kind to the groin
- Attacking a downed opponent or an opponent who touches the floor with his or her glove
- Spitting out one’s tooth protector (gum-shield)
- Any kind of throwing above the waistline
- Holding an opponent’s leg while executing more than one striking or punching technique
- Holding the ropes and attacking an opponent, including in clinching situations
- Elbow techniques to the head
- Knee techniques to the head
- The following techniques are illegal in Full Rules Muay Thai:
- All forms of biting
- All strikes, blows and punches executed with the palm side of the glove
- All techniques to the back and the back of the head
- Any form of butting with the head
- All attacks (strikes, punches, kicks) against the joints
- Strikes of any kind to the groin
- Attacking a downed opponent or an opponent who touches the floor with his or her glove
- Spitting out one’s tooth protector (gum-shield)
- Any kind of throwing above the waistline
- Holding an opponent’s leg while executing more than one striking or punching technique
- Holding the ropes and attacking an opponent, including in clinching situations
RULE 14 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR YOUTH
- Youth shall be divided into the following age categories: 6-7 years old, 8-9 years old, 10-11 years old, 12-13 years old, 14-15 years old, and 16-17 years old.
- Age categories 6-7 years, 8-9 years, and 10-11 years shall comprise the children’s division. Children shall be divided into A Class and B Class.
- A Class children shall be permitted controlled head contact.
- B Class children shall have no contact to the head.
- Children under 10 cannot compete in Boxing.
- Age categories 12-13 years, 14-15 years, and 16-17 years shall comprise the juniors division. Juniors shall be permitted controlled head contact.
- Spinning backfists shall be illegal in all youth divisions.
- The referee must stop a youth match upon the second eight-count in any single round or upon the third eight-count in an entire match. Upon the final knockdown, the referee will issue the eight-count to the fighter and then wave off the bout as a Technical Knockout (TKO).
- Headgear, chest guard, and shin and instep protection must be worn by all youth, regardless of Novice or Open Class, although special provisions may be made at the Association’s discretion.
- Children’s matches (between the ages of 6 and 11) shall consist of no more than three (3) rounds of not more than one and one half (1.5) minutes each with a one (1) minute break between rounds.
RULE 15 WARNINGS AND MINUS POINTS
- In case of a serious violation, the referee shall stop the fight with the command “Stop” and issue a warning. The warning shall be issued clearly and in such a manner that the offending competitor understands the reason for the warning. The referee shall clearly indicate which competitor has received the warning by pointing his or her hand. Following a warning the referee shall let the match proceed by commanding “Fight”.
- If an official warning was given because of a foul, no point shall be deducted, but the judges shall immediately give this competitor a “first warning”. If a competitor has received a “second warning” because of a foul, no point shall be deducted, but the judges shall immediately give this competitor a “second warning”. Should a competitor receive three warnings in one match, he or she shall be immediately penalized simultaneously with the first minus point and one point must be deducted by the judges.
- The referee has the opportunity to immediately give a competitor a minus point in the case of a clear and brutal foul. After two minus points in a match, he/she shall immediately be disqualified simultaneously with the second minus point being issued.
- The warnings and minus points are given for the use of all illegal techniques or prohibited actions committed by the competitor. Warnings and minus points can also be given for prohibited actions committed by the competitor’s coach and/or seconds.
RULE 16 PROTESTS AND ALTERATION OF DECISIONS
- The scoring of the referee and judges is final.
- Protests against the decisions of a referee or judge can only be accepted in the event that the competition rules have not been correctly applied.
- A judge’s decision, given at the conclusion of any match shall be binding and may be altered only in the event that the Head Referee and WKA supervisor deem that one of the following circumstances has occurred:
- A conspiracy has taken place or an illegal agreement has been entered into that affects the result of the match.
- The addition of the scorecards is faulty or one judge has mixed up the corners, resulting in the victory being given to the wrong competitor.
- A clear violation of the rules and regulations of the WKA, directly affecting the outcome of the match, has been perpetrated.
- Protests shall be directed to the Head Referee and shall state the reason in a proper manner for the complaint along with any supporting evidence that a wrong decision has been made (video will not be accepted). The protest must be accompanied by a processing fee of 100 USD. The fee will be returned if the protest is found to be valid. The protest fee will be transferred to the account of the WKA HQ for the promotion and training of future referees, etc.
- The Head Referee will decide on the protest after hearing evidence from the protesting side and the referees concerned. Video will not be accepted. The Head Referee’s decision is final.
- Decisions of the official Medic are final, although they can be protested to the second medic that is present at the event. The second medic will make the decision about the protest.
SECTION IV: MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (MMA)
RULE 1 WEIGHT CLASSES OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTISTS
- Mixed martial artists shall be divided into the following weight classes for male and female adults:
Strawweight up to 115 pounds Flyweight 116 lbs. to 125 pounds
Bantamweight 126 lbs. to 135 pounds
Featherweight 136 lbs. to 145 pounds
Lightweight 146 lbs. to 155 pounds
Welterweight 156 lbs. to 170 pounds
Middleweight 171 lbs. to 185 pounds Light Heavyweight 186 lbs. to 205 pounds Heavyweight 206 lbs. to 265 pounds Super Heavyweight over 265 pounds
- The following weight divisions shall be used for children (8 to 11 years):
| 8–9 YEARS | 10–11 YEARS | ||||||
| BOYS | GIRLS | BOYS | GIRLS | ||||
| -24 kg | -52.8 lb | -24 kg | -52.8 lb | -26 kg | -57.2 lb | -26 kg | -57.2 lb |
| -26 kg | -57.2 lb | -26 kg | -57.2 lb | -28 kg | -61.6 lb | -28 kg | -61.6 lb |
| -28 kg | -61.6 lb | -28 kg | -61.6 lb | -30 kg | -66.0 lb | -30 kg | -66.0 lb |
| -30 kg | -66.0 lb | -30 kg | -66.0 lb | -32 kg | -70.4 lb | -32 kg | -70.4 lb |
| -32 kg | -70.4 lb | -32 kg | -70.4 lb | -34 kg | -74.8 lb | -34 kg | -74.8 lb |
| -34 kg | -74.8 lb | +32 kg | +70.4 lb | -36 kg | -79.2 lb | -36 kg | -79.2 lb |
| -36 kg | -79.2 lb | -38 kg | -83.6 lb | -38 kg | -83.6 lb | ||
| -38 kg | -83.6 lb | -40 kg | -88.0 lb | -40 kg | -88.0 lb | ||
| +38 kg | +83.6 lb | -42 kg | -92.4 lb | +40 kg | +88.0 lb | ||
| +42 kg | +92.4 lb |
- The following weight divisions shall be used for juniors (12 to 17 years):
| 12–13 YEARS | 14–15 YEARS | ||||||
| BOYS | GIRLS | BOYS | GIRLS | ||||
| -34 kg | -74.8 lb | -34 kg | -74.8 lb | -40 kg | -88.0 lb | -40 kg | -88.0 lb |
| -37 kg | -81.4 lb | -37 kg | -81.4 lb | -43 kg | -94.6 lb | -43 kg | -94.6 lb |
| -40 kg | -88.0 lb | -40 kg | -88.0 lb | -46 kg | -101.2 lb | -46 kg | -101.2 lb |
| -43 kg | -94.6 lb | -43 kg | -94.6 lb | -49 kg | -107.8 lb | -49 kg | -107.8 lb |
| -46 kg | -101.2 lb | -46 kg | -101.2 lb | -52 kg | -114.4 lb | -52 kg | -114.4 lb |
| -49 kg | -107.8 lb | -49 kg | -107.8 lb | -55 kg | -121.0 lb | -55 kg | -121.0 lb |
| -52 kg | -114.4 lb | -52 kg | -114.4 lb | -58 kg | -127.6 lb | -58 kg | -127.6 lb |
| -55 kg | -121.0 lb | -55 kg | -121.0 lb | -61 kg | -134.2 lb | -61 kg | -134.2 lb |
| -58 kg | -127.6 lb | +55 kg | +121.0 lb | -64 kg | -140.8 lb | -64 kg | -140.8 lb |
| +58 kg | +127.6 lb | -67 kg | -147.4 lb | -67 kg | -147.4 lb | ||
| +67 kg | +147.4 lb | +67 kg | +147.4 lb |
| 16–17 YEARS | |
| BOYS | GIRLS |
| -60 kg | -132.0 lb | -47.7 kg | -105.0 lb |
| -65 kg | -143.0 lb | -52.2 kg | -115.0 lb |
| -70 kg | -154.0 lb | -56.8 kg | -125.0 lb |
| -75 kg | -165.0 lb | -61.3 kg | -135.0 lb |
| -80 kg | -176.0 lb | -65.9 kg | -145.0 lb |
| -85 kg | -187.0 lb | +65.9 kg | +145.0 lb |
| -90 kg | -198.0 lb | ||
| +90 kg | +198.0 lb |
- For non-tournament events, there shall be allowed no greater than a ten pound differential between contestants up to -155.0 lb., no greater than a fifteen pound differential from 156.0 lb. to 185.0 lb., and a twenty pound differential from 186.0 lb. to 205.0 lb. For contestants weighing more than 205.0 pounds, the differential shall be agreed upon by the contestants’ chief seconds, at the Association’s discretion.
- For youth divisions, in addition to weight, other factors must be taken into consideration for matchmaking, such as height, age, and experience.
RULE 2: WORLD LEVEL COMPETITIONS
- In all international tournaments, fighters should be seeded according to ranking or by national title.
- Each competitor’s name, country and number must be listed. A minimum of three competitors in each weight class is obligatory. Fewer than three competitors move up to the next higher weight category. In that case each country must get a minimum of 1 copy of all drawing lists and name list of competitors for free. They should get it at least a few hours before the start of the tournament. There is no way to protest after the drawing.
RULE 3 THE ATTENDANCE OF MEDICAL STAFF
- Every match must have at a minimum two fully qualified paramedics in attendance at ringside. They must be familiar with and adept at performing emergency medicine such as the sort which would be needed in such athletic activity. Any and all directions and/or orders from the attending medic must be immediately obeyed.
- Every medic must also have Emergency Medical equipment including a backboard and neck brace.
- The official medic, who must attend every match, is the final authority in questions of the safety of the competitors, and he or she may at any time stop or terminate a match at his or her discretion.
- The attending medic must follow the rules and regulations of the appropriate national health board as well as those approved by the authorities where such rules apply.
- No match may start or proceed before the attending medic is in place, and the medic may not leave his or her place prior to the decision in the last match.
- The attending medic shall be ready to assist if a serious emergency arises, and to administer first aid in the event of less serious injuries.
- The medic has the right to interrupt or stop a contest by ringing the bell or calling “stop“ to the referee, if he or she thinks a competitor is in danger and the referee has not stopped the fight. He or she is also responsible for making the decision when a referee calls him or her in case of an injury to a competitor.
- No one, even a competitor’s second, may attempt to aid a competitor during a round before the attending medic has had the opportunity to see the injured competitor. If the medic is called to the fighting area, he or she must examine the presumed injury and then decide whether or not the fight should continue. The medic’s examination must have duration of not more than one minute. Any kind of treatment of the competitor is forbidden. Should one minute be insufficient, the referee shall stop the match and declare the injured competitor’s opponent the winner. Medics’ decisions are final, although they can be protested to the second medic that is present at the event. The second medic will make the decision about the protest.
- The medics, first aid team, referee, and chief official must all meet to coordinate their activities and duties to be performed ringside prior to the event.
RULE 4 FIGHTING AREA
- MMA contests may take place in either a cage or a ring that has been approved by the Association. The cage or ring should meet the requirements set forth by the Association and should be inspected prior to each event by Association representative or referee.
- The fighting area canvas shall be no smaller than 18 feet by 18 feet and no larger than 32 feet by 32 feet. The fighting area canvas shall be padded in a manner as approved by the Association, with at least one inch layer of foam padding. Padding shall extend beyond the fighting area and over the edge of the platform. No vinyl or other plastic rubberized covering shall be permitted.
- The fighting area canvas shall not be more than four feet above the floor of the building and shall have suitable steps or ramp for use by the competitors. Posts shall be made of metal not more than six inches in diameter, extending from the floor of the building to a minimum height of 58 inches above the fighting area canvas and shall be properly padded in a manner approved by the Association.
- The fighting area canvas area shall be enclosed by a fence made of such material as will not allow a fighter to fall out or break through it onto the floor or spectators, including, but not limited to, vinyl coated chain link fencing. All metal parts shall be covered and padded in a manner approved by the Association and shall not be abrasive to the contestants.
- The fence shall provide two separate entries onto the fighting area canvas. 06 The ring shall be not less than 17 feet square within the ropes. In world and
national title bouts, the Association recommends and may require that the ring be
not less than 20 feet square.
- The ring floor shall extend beyond the ropes not less than 18 inches. The ring floor shall be padded in a manner approved by the Association. Padding must extend beyond the ring ropes and over the edge of the platform.
- A fifth rope, lower than a boxing ring’s other four ropes, is recommended in order to help keep competitors safely in the ring.
- A ring stool of a type approved by the Association shall be available for each contestant.
- An appropriate number of stools or chairs, of a type approved by the Association, shall be available for each contestant’s seconds. Such stools or chairs shall be located near each contestant’s corner.
RULE 5 ROUND NUMBER AND LENGTH
- Novice class matches shall consist of three (3) three (3) minute rounds with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds.
- Open class matches that are not title matches shall consist of three (3) three
(3) minute rounds with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds.
- Open class title matches shall consist of five (5) three (3) minute rounds with a one (1) minute rest period between rounds.
RULE 6 ATTIRE
- Each contestant shall wear mixed martial arts shorts, biking shorts, or kick- boxing shorts. At the Association’s discretion, competitors wearing loose-fitting shorts may be required to wear spandex or bike shorts underneath fight shorts. Shorts that give any particular advantage to a competitor shall not be allowed. Shorts may not pose any danger to an opponent in the form of zippers, plastic toggles, pockets, or the like.
- Gis or shirts are prohibited during competition.
02a Female competitors must wear a sports or athletic bra and may wear a form- fitting rashguard.
- Shoes are prohibited during competition.
RULE 7 RULES OF CONDUCT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE RING
- It is the duty of every competitor to show fair play in the ring. Should a competitor not be ready to continue the match, because his or her safety equipment is not working properly or for other reasons, he or she shall retreat one step and raise one arm.
- A competitor shall immediately retreat to the nearest neutral corner if so directed by the referee and wait for the referee to signal that the match can proceed again.
- When a competitor receives a warning or a reprimand from the referee, he or she must put his or her gloves up in guard position and bow toward the referee to indicate that he or she has understood the reason for the warning or reprimand.
- At the conclusion of the fight the competitors shall approach the referee, standing in the center of the ring, and there, with one competitor on each side of the referee, await the speaker’s announcement of the decision. The referee shall then raise the arm of the winner.
- After the fight the competitors shall salute each other and each other’s seconds, after which both competitors shall bow to the referee in recognition of his or her efforts.
- Violation of WKA rules and regulations, or infringements of the unwritten laws of good sportsmanship and fair play may lead to a warning or disqualification for a shorter or longer duration of time, depending on the seriousness of the violation or infringement.
RULE 8 THE COMPETITOR
- The competitors must be in good physical shape and have a good sportsmanlike attitude.
- The competitors must be well groomed and presentable. The nails of hands and feet must be cut short. The hair must be short or freshly washed. Male competitors with hair of a length that could pose a problem during the fight (i.e. shoulder length or more), must follow the rules concerning long hair that apply to female competitors. All competitors shall be clean and proper. It is the sole prerogative of the WKA referee to decide whether facial hair (moustaches, sideburns, beards or a combination of these) or the length of the hair poses a safety hazard to the competitors or an obstacle to the unhindered observation of the match. The referee can insist that such facial hair be removed, or in the case of long hair, be contained by a net.
- Excessive use of grease or similar substances is prohibited.
- Competitors are prohibited from wearing any type of jewelry or piercing accessories during competition.
RULE 9 THE COMPETITOR’S EQUIPMENT
01 Individually fitted tooth-protector (mouth guard) required for all competitors. 02 Bandaging of each competitor’s hands shall not exceed one roll of surgeon’s
adhesive tape, not over 1-1/2 inches wide, placed directly on the hand to protect
the part of the hand near the wrist. The tape may cover the hand but not extend within ¾ inch of the knuckles when the hand is clenched to make a fist. Soft surgical bandage, not over two inches wide, held in place by not more than six feet of surgeon’s adhesive tape for each hand shall be used. Up to one 10-yard roll of bandage may be used to complete the wrappings for each hand. Strips of tape may be used between the fingers to hold down the bandages, not to cover the knuckles. Bandages shall be adjusted in the locker room in the presence of an
Association official. Cloth hand-bandages, maximum length of 3.5 meters, may be used.
- An individually fitted breast-protector for females is recommended.
- An individually fitted groin-protector for males is required and for females is recommended.
- The gloves shall be new for all main events and in good condition or they must be replaced.
- All contestants shall wear gloves weighing no less than six ounces, supplied by the promoter and approved by the Association. No contestant shall supply his or her own gloves for participation.
- Novice competitors may be required to wear shin and instep protection and/or headgear if required by a State Athletic Commission in the jurisdiction of the bout or by Association.
- The following substances are approved for treating competitors’ cuts between rounds: Adrenaline 1:1000, Avitene, and Thrombin.
- Petroleum jelly may be used lightly around a competitor’s eyes and on a competitor’s face. Petroleum jelly, lotion, or any other type of lubricant on any other part of a competitor’s body is prohibited. Menthol-based liniments or ointments such as Thai oil, boxing liniment, Ben Gay, or IcyHot are strictly prohibited on any part of the body.
- A corner may administer only water to a competitor between rounds in a bout. Any other beverage is prohibited.
RULE 10 SECONDS
- The second may give up on behalf of his or her competitor if he or she deems it irresponsible to let the fight continue. The second may enter the fight platform, at which time the fight shall be immediately stopped by the referee. A second shall not throw in a towel.
- Prior to every tournament the Head Referee shall call a meeting with all judges, referees, seconds, and fighters to clarify any questions about rules, regulations and the general proceedings of the tournament. No rules can be changed during this meeting. This meeting is mandatory for all participating fighters.
- Seconds shall support and advise their competitors during the intermission between rounds. Each competitor may have two seconds, only one of whom may enter the ring at any time.
- During the rounds neither of the seconds may enter the ring or in any other manner hinder or disturb the proper proceeding of the fight. Seconds shall comply with any and all directions given by the referee. Prior to each round the seconds must remove buckets, stools, towels and the like from the ring, and if necessary wipe the floor clean of spilt water. The seconds shall have at their disposal a towel, a sponge, water and grease for the competitor.
- During the rounds the seconds may give advice (only in a proper manner), help, or encourage the competitor. Should a second violate this rule the referee can issue a warning, expel the second, or disqualify the competitor. A second who has been expelled may not function as second in the remaining part of the tournament.
- A match starts when the referee gives the command “fight” to begin the first round, and it finishes when the referee stops the fight in the last round. Only the competitors and the referee may be present in the ring during the match. If any other person enters the ring, the referee can decide that the fight is immediately over and cannot continue again.
RULE 11 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPETITORS (SPECIFIC TO MMA)
- Officials shall verify that competitors compete in their proper weight classes. The count of victories is made by adding the number of victories the individual competitor has had (not the number of matches, which is irrelevant) and then classifying the competitor accordingly. The following Classifications shall be used for adult competitors:
- Class C – Amateur “Novice” MMA, Rule Restrictions: no elbow or knee strikes to head grounded or standing; limited closed fist strikes allowed to the head while grounded. Non-championship and championship bouts of mixed martial arts contest shall be three rounds, of three minutes duration, with a one minute rest period between each round. Contestant use oversized MMA approved gloves. Competitors may be required to wear shin and instep protection where required by State regulation. After 3 wins in class, progress to Class B.
- Class B – Amateur “Open” MMA, Rule Restrictions: no elbow or knee strikes to head grounded or standing, closed fist strikes to head of grounded opponent. Non-championship bouts of mixed martial arts contest shall be three rounds, of three minutes duration, with a one minute rest period between each round. Championship bouts of mixed martial arts contest shall be five rounds, of three minutes duration, with a one minute rest period between each round. Contestant use oversized MMA approved gloves. After 5 wins in class, combatant may progress to Class A.
- Class A – Professional MMA, Full Rules: combatants who have acquired a level to be licensed as professional fighters.
- Only Class B (Amateur “Open” Class) bouts will be featured at the World Championships.
RULE 12 AMATEUR DIVISION SCORING RULES AND BOUT RESULTS
- All bouts will be evaluated and scored by three judges.
- The 10-Point Must System will be the standard system of scoring a bout. Under the 10-Point Must Scoring System, 10 points must be awarded to the winner of the round and nine points or fewer must be awarded to the loser, except for a rare even round, which is scored (10-10).
- Judges shall evaluate mixed martial arts techniques, such as effective striking, effective grappling, control of the fighting area, effective aggressiveness.
- Evaluations shall be made in the order in which the techniques appear in (03) above, giving the most weight in scoring to effective striking and effective grappling, with control of the fighting area being taken into consideration if both of the above are equal, and effective aggressiveness last if the first three criteria are equal.
- Effective striking is judged by determining the total number of legal heavy strikes landed by a contestant.
- Effective grappling is judged by considering the amount of successful executions of legal takedowns and reversals. Examples of factors to consider are take downs from standing position to mount position, passing the guard to mount position, and bottom position fighters using an active, threatening guard.
- Fighting area control is judged by determining which contestant is dictating the pace, location and position of the bout. Examples of factors to consider are countering a grappler’s attempt at takedown by remaining standing and legally striking, taking down an opponent to force a ground fight, creating threatening submission attempts, passing the guard to achieve mount, and creating striking opportunities.
- Effective aggressiveness means moving forward and landing a legal strike. 09 The following objective scoring criteria shall be utilized by the judges when
scoring a round.
- A 10 points to 10 points round is strongly discouraged, and judges should look through the judging criteria for more effective striking and grappling, more effective control of the fighting area, and more effective aggressiveness. An even round should only occur in the case of a loss of points by a contestant.
- A round is to be scored as a 10-9 Round when a contestant wins by a close margin, landing the greater number of effective legal strikes, grappling and other maneuvers.
- A round is to be scored as a 10-8 Round when a contestant overwhelmingly dominates by striking or grappling in a round.
- A round is to be scored as a 10-7 Round when a contestant totally dominates by striking or grappling in a round.
- Judges shall use a sliding scale and recognize the length of time the fighters are either standing or on the ground, as follows:
- If the mixed martial artists spent a majority of a round on the canvas, then:
- Effective grappling is weighed first; and
- Effective striking is then weighed
- If the mixed martial artists spent a majority of a round standing, then:
- Effective striking is weighed first; and
- Effective grappling is then weighed
- If a round ends with a relatively even amount of standing and canvas fighting, striking and grappling are weighed equally.
- The following are the types of bout results:
- Submission by:
- Tap Out: When a contestant physically uses his or her hand to indicate that he or she no longer wishes to continue.
- Verbal tap out: When a contestant verbally announces to the referee that he or she does not wish to continue.
- Technical submission: When a submission is executed to its completeness, causing the referee to intervene and stop the contest.
- Technical knockout by:
- Referee stops bout.
- Ringside medic stops bout.
- When an injury as a result of a legal maneuver is severe enough to terminate a bout.
- Knockout by failure to rise from the canvas.
- Decision via score cards:
- Unanimous: When all three judges score the bout for the same contestant.
- Split Decision: When two judges score the bout for one contestant and one judge scores for the opponent.
- Majority Decision: When two judges score the bout for the same contestant and one judge scores a draw.
- Draws:
- Unanimous: When all three judges score the bout a draw.
- Split: When all three judges score differently and the score total results in a draw.
- Majority: When two judges score the bout a draw and one judge scores for either contestant.
- Disqualification: When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul is severe enough to terminate the contest.
- Forfeit: When a contestant fails to begin competition or prematurely ends the contest for reasons other than injury or by indicating a tap out.
- Technical Draw: When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an unintentional foul causes the injured contestant to be unable to continue and the injured contestant is even or behind on the score cards at the time of stoppage.
- Technical Decision: When an injury sustained during competition as a result of an unintentional foul causes the injured contestant to be unable to continue and the injured contestant is ahead on the score cards at the time of stoppage.
(10). No Contest:
- When a contest is prematurely stopped due to injury caused by an accidental foul and a sufficient number of rounds have not been completed to render a decision via the score cards (see Technical Draw and Technical Decision).
- If the safety equipment of the ring has been damaged or the ring is otherwise unsafe for use; if the lighting over the ring is failing; or if the weather conditions force the referee to stop the match.
(11) Walkover: If one competitor is present in the ring and ready to fight and his or her opponent fails to show after his or her name has been called over the loudspeaker, the referee shall signal the referee’s table to begin the running of two minutes. If the opponent has not entered the ring within the two minute time limit, the timekeeper shall strike the gong to signal that the match has been stopped. The referee shall then announce the competitor who was first in the ring and declare him or her the winner by “walk-over”.
- The following shall apply to injuries sustained during competition:
- If an injury sustained during competition as a result of a legal maneuver is severe enough to terminate a bout, the injured contestant loses by technical knockout.
- If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul is severe enough to terminate a bout, the contestant causing the injury loses by disqualification.
- If an injury is sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul and the bout is allowed to continue, the referee shall notify the scorekeeper to automatically deduct two points from the contestant who committed the foul.
- If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an intentional foul causes the injured contestant to be unable to continue at a subsequent point in the contest, the injured contestant shall win by technical decision, if he or she is ahead on the score cards. If the injured contestant is even or behind on the score cards at the time of stoppage, the outcome of the bout shall be declared a technical draw.
- If a contestant injures himself or herself while attempting to foul his or her opponent, the referee shall not take any action in his or her favor, and the injury shall be treated in the same manner as an injury produced by a fair blow.
- If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an accidental foul is severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately, the bout shall result in a no contest if stopped before two rounds have been completed in a three round bout or if stopped before three rounds have been completed in a five round bout.
- If an injury sustained during competition as a result of an accidental foul is severe enough for the referee to stop the bout immediately, the bout shall result in a technical decision awarded to the fouled contestant if he/she is ahead on the score cards at the time the bout is stopped only when the bout is stopped after two rounds of a three round bout, or three rounds of a five round bout have been
completed. If the fouled contestant is even or behind at this time, the bout shall be declared a technical draw.
- There will be no scoring of an incomplete round. However, if the referee penalizes either contestant, then the appropriate points shall be deducted when the scorekeeper calculates the final score.
RULE 13 LEGAL TECHNIQUES
- All forms of boxing in combination with kicks above the waist to the body and the head
- Rear (reverse) kicks to the body or the head, as well as spinning back kicks to the body and to the head
- Foot sweeps
- Low kicks to the thighs, inside and outside
- Knee attacks to the body and the thighs, as well as kicks with the shin to the thighs, body and the head
- Clinching (holding) and attacking at the same time with knees and elbows to the body or any other legal strikes
- Elbow strikes to the body below the neck
- Holding an opponent’s leg while attacking with legal strikes or attempting a takedown
- The use of spinning back fists, provided that only the legal striking surface of the glove is used (if the fighter strikes with the forearm or elbow, he or she may be penalized at the referee’s discretion). This technique is allowed where permitted by State or local jurisdiction, or by Association rules.
- All throws, sweeps, and takedowns, provided that they do not aim to land an opponent on his or her head or neck
- All submission holds, including but not limited to chokes, armbars, keylocks, kneebars, heelhooks, neck cranks. Small joint manipulation is not permitted.
RULE 14 ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES
01 The following are fouls and will result in penalties if committed:
- Butting with the head
- Eye gouging of any kind
- Biting or spitting at an opponent
- Hair pulling
- Fish hooking
- Groin attacks of any kind
- Intentionally placing a finger in any of an opponent’s orifices
- Elbow strikes to the head, standing or grounded
- Small joint manipulation
- Strikes to the spine or back of the head
- Heel kicks to the kidney
- Throat strikes of any kind
- Strikes to any joint, including foot stomps
- Clawing, pinching, twisting the flesh or grabbing the clavicle
- Kicking the head of a grounded fighter
- Kneeing the head of an opponent, standing or grounded
- Stomping of a grounded fighter
- The use of abusive language in fighting area
- Any unsportsmanlike conduct that causes an injury to opponent
- Attacking an opponent on or during the break
- Attacking an opponent who is under the referee’s care at the time
- Timidity (avoiding contact, consistent dropping of mouthpiece, or faking an injury)
- Interference from a mixed martial artists seconds
- Throwing an opponent out of the fighting area
- Flagrant disregard of the referee’s instructions
- Spiking an opponent to the canvas on his or her head or neck RULE 15 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR YOUTHS
- Youth shall be divided into the following age categories: 8-9 years old, 10-11 years old, 12-13 years old, 14-15 years old, and 16-17 years old.
- Age categories 8-9 years and 10-11 years shall comprise the children’s division. The childrens division shall have no contact to the head.
- Age categories 12-13 years, 14-15 years, and 16-17 years shall comprise the juniors division. Juniors shall be divided into A Class juniors and B Class juniors.
- A Class juniors shall be permitted controlled head contact.
- B Class juniors shall have no contact to the head.
- Children (8-9, 10-11) shall wear shin and instep protection. Juniors (12-13, 14-15, 16-17) shall also wear shin and instep protection, although special provision may be made at the Association’s discretion for A Class fighters.
RULE 16 WARNINGS AND MINUS POINTS
- The referee shall issue a single warning for the following infractions. After the initial warning, if the prohibited conduct persists, a penalty will be issued. The penalty may result in a deduction of points or disqualification.
- Holding or grabbing the fence.
- Holding opponent’s or the competitor’s own shorts or gloves.
- The presence of more than one second inside the fighting area.
- Disqualification occurs after any combination of three or the fouls listed in (01) above or after a referee determines that a foul was intentional and flagrant.
- Fouls will result in a point being deducted by the official scorekeeper from the offending mixed martial artist’s score.
- Only a referee can assess a foul. If the referee does not call the foul, judges shall not make that assessment on their own and cannot factor such into their scoring calculations.
- A fouled fighter has up to five minutes to recuperate. 06 If a foul is committed, the referee shall:
- Call time.
- Check the fouled mixed martial artist’s condition and safety.
- Assess the foul to the offending contestant, deduct points, and notify each corner’s seconds, judges and the official scorekeeper.
07 If a bottom contestant commits a foul, unless the top contestant is injured, the fight shall continue, so as not to jeopardize the top contestant’s superior positioning at the time.
- The referee shall verbally notify the bottom contestant of the foul.
- When the round is over, the referee shall assess the foul and notify both corners’ seconds, the judges and the official scorekeeper.
- The referee may terminate a bout based on the severity of a foul. For such a flagrant foul, a contestant shall lose by disqualification.
RULE 17 PROTESTS AND ALTERATION OF DECISIONS
- The scoring of the referee and judges is final.
- Protests against the decisions of a referee or judge can only be accepted in the event that the competition rules have not been correctly applied.
- A judge’s decision, given at the conclusion of any match shall be binding and may be altered only in the event that the Head Referee and WKA supervisor deem that one of the following circumstances has occurred:
- A conspiracy has taken place or an illegal agreement has been entered into that affects the result of the match.
- The addition of the scorecards is faulty or one judge has mixed up the corners, resulting in the victory being given to the wrong competitor.
- A clear violation of the rules and regulations of the WKA, directly affecting the outcome of the match, has been perpetrated.
- Protests shall be directed to the Head Referee and shall state the reason in a proper manner for the complaint along with any supporting evidence that a wrong
decision has been made (video will not be accepted). The protest must be accompanied by a processing fee of 100 USD. The fee will be returned if the protest is found to be valid. The protest fee will be transferred to the account of the WKA HQ for the promotion and training of future referees, etc.
- The Head Referee will decide on the protest after hearing evidence from the protesting side and the referees concerned. Video will not be accepted. The Head Referee’s decision is final.
- Decisions of the official Medic are final, although they can be protested to the second medic that is present at the event. The second medic will make the decision about the protest.
SECTION V: SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
RULE 1 TOURNAMENT ADMISSION
01 At the Association’s discretion, Association may choose to waive license fee for a tournament registration fee.
RULE 2 FIGHTING AREA
- Grappling competitions shall be conducted on grappling or wrestling mats divided into “rings”. A ring is an area that is clearly marked by color, tape or similar means.
- Each ring area shall measure no less than ten (10) feet by ten (10) feet. The center of each ring should be clearly marked. In addition, each ring should have a safety perimeter around it on all sides of a width no less than two (2) feet.
- Only competitors ready to engage in a match and referees shall be on the competition mats. Coaches, teammates, and other spectators must remain off of the mat area. Approved camera crew may, at the Association’s discretion, film on the mats between competition rings.
RULE 3 WEIGH-IN
- Weigh-ins for tournaments may be conducted the morning of the tournament or the evening before the tournament.
- No tolerance shall be given, with or without garments. 03 Competitors shall not weigh in wearing a Gi or kimono. RULE 4 REFEREES, TIMEKEEPERS, AND SCOREKEEPERS
- Each “ring” shall be accompanied by a table at the edge of the mat which faces the mat. Each table shall be equipped with chairs for the scorekeeper and the
timekeeper. Each table shall also be equipped with the following: a scoreboard
with easily-changed numbers large enough to be visible to the referee, a stopwatch, pens/pencils and paper, referees’ armbands in contrasting colors, competitors’ anklebands in contrasting colors, and a beanbag (a belt with tape wrapped around it may also be used) for stopping time. Each table should also provide water for the referee, timekeeper, and scorekeeper.
- Whenever possible, there should be one scorekeeper and one timekeeper at each table, although in the event that there are not enough officials at a tournament, a scorekeeper may also keep time.
- A timekeeper shall keep time with a hand stopwatch. A list of match lengths should be kept on each table for reference. A timekeeper should briefly check with the referee at the beginning of each bracket to make certain that both are aware of the appropriate length of the match. The referee shall call “Time!” and make a T-shape with his or her hands when he or she wishes the time to be stopped. At the end of the match, the timekeeper shall call “Time!” and throw the
beanbag or belt into the ring in plain sight of the referee. A timekeeper shall also be responsible for stopping the clock when a match is stopped for a winning submission and for communicating the time of the match up to the submission to the scorekeeper.
- A scorekeeper shall watch the referee closely at all times and keep track of points and advantages. All points shall be noted on the scoreboard. All advantages shall be recorded for each match on a piece of paper. The scorekeeper must take care to zero the scoreboard and erase all advantages at the end of each match. The scorekeeper is also responsible for recording on the bracket sheet the winner of each match as well as whether the match was won by points or by submission. In the event of a submission, the scorekeeper must record both the type of submission and the length of the match until the submission on the bracket sheet.
- The referee shall wear a wristband on each wrist, each of a different color. Each competitor shall wear a corresponding band. In No Gi matches, this shall be worn around the competitor’s ankle; in Gi matches, the band shall be fastened around the competitor’s belt in the back. At the beginning and the end of the action, each competitor shall stand on the side of the referee with the wristband corresponding in color to his or her ankleband.
- When points are awarded, the referee will hold up the hand with the wristband corresponding in color to the competitor’s ankleband and clearly indicate with his or her fingers how many points should be noted on the scoreboard. In the event of two sets of points being given at the same time for two separate techniques (for example, a takedown followed by a mounted position), the referee shall first display the first number of points, then clearly say “And” and display the second number of points. The referee should check the scoreboard to ensure that the scorekeeper has understood his or her point count correctly. For advantages, the referee shall wave the hand with the appropriate wristband, palm down, in one sweeping motion.
RULE 5 AGE CLASSES
- Competitors shall be divided into the following age classes:
- Children: 4-12 years o 4-5 years old o 6-8 years old o 9-11 years old
- Teens: 12-17 years
- 12-14 years old
- Teens: 12-17 years
- Competitors in the Children and Teen divisions may NOT compete as Adults. 03 Competitors who fall into the Executive or Master divisions may also compete
in the Adult division.
RULE 6 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS OF CLASS AND DIVISION
01 Men and women shall not compete against each other in the Adult, Executive, and Masters divisions. However, there shall be no distinction between boys and girls in the Children and Teen divisions.
RULE 7 WEIGHT CLASSES
Note: All weights given in pounds.
| CHILDREN (GI AND NO GI, BOYS AND GIRLS) | |
| BANTAMWEIGHT | -49.9 |
| FLYWEIGHT | -59.9 |
| FEATHERWEIGHT | -69.9 |
| LIGHTWEIGHT | -79.9 |
| WELTERWEIGHT | -94.9 |
| MIDDLEWEIGHT | -109.9 |
| CRUISERWEIGHT | -124.9 |
| HEAVYWEIGHT | +125 |
| TEENS (GI AND NO GI, BOYS AND GIRLS) | |
| FEATHERWEIGHT | -99.9 |
| LIGHTWEIGHT | -114.9 |
| WELTERWEIGHT | -129.9 |
| MIDDLEWEIGHT | -149.9 |
| CRUISERWEIGHT | -169.9 |
| HEAVYWEIGHT | +170 |
| WOMEN, WOMEN EXECUTIVE, AND WOMEN MASTER: NO GI / WHITE AND BLUE BELT | |
| CLASS A | -114.9 |
| CLASS B | -129.9 |
| CLASS C | -144.9 |
| CLASS D | -159.9 |
| CLASS E | +160 |
| WEIGHT CLASSES FOR WOMEN’S PURPLE, BROWN, AND BLACK BELT DIVISIONS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF COMPETITORS IN THESE DIVISIONS AT PARTICULAR TOURNAMENT. |
| MEN: NO GI | |
| BANTAMWEIGHT | -129.9 |
| FLYWEIGHT | -139.9 |
| FEATHERWEIGHT | -149.9 |
| LIGHTWEIGHT | -159.9 |
| WELTERWEIGHT | -169.9 |
| MIDDLEWEIGHT | -179.9 |
| CRUISERWEIGHT | -189.9 |
| LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT | -199.9 |
| HEAVYWEIGHT | -209.9 |
| SUPERWEIGHT | +210 |
| EXECUTIVES AND MASTERS: NO GI | |
| LIGHTWEIGHT | -159.9 |
| MIDDLEWEIGHT | -179.9 |
| CRUISERWEIGHT | -199.9 |
| HEAVYWEIGHT | +200 |
| MEN: WHITE AND BLUE BELT | |
| BANTAMWEIGHT | -129.9 |
| FLYWEIGHT | -139.9 |
| FEATHERWEIGHT | -149.9 |
| LIGHTWEIGHT | -159.9 |
| WELTERWEIGHT | -169.9 |
| MIDDLEWEIGHT | -179.9 |
| CRUISERWEIGHT | -189.9 |
| LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT | -199.9 |
| HEAVYWEIGHT | -209.9 |
| SUPERWEIGHT | +210 |
| MEN’S PURPLE BELT WEIGHT DIVISIONS ARE THE SAME AS ABOVE, BUT WITH NO BANTAMWEIGHT (-129.9) DIVISION. | |
| MEN’S BROWN BELT WEIGHT DIVISIONS ARE THE SAME AS ABOVE, BUT WITH NO BANTAMWEIGHT (-129.9) AND FLYWEIGHT (-139.9) DIVISIONS. | |
| MEN’S BLACK BELT WEIGHT DIVISIONS CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: -159.9, –179.9, -199.9, AND +200. |
| EXECUTIVE AND MASTERS: WHITE, BLUE, AND PURPLE BELT | |
| FEATHERWEIGHT | -149.9 |
| LIGHTWEIGHT | -159.9 |
| WELTERWEIGHT | -169.9 |
| MIDDLEWEIGHT | -179.9 |
| CRUISERWEIGHT | -189.9 |
| LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT | -199.9 |
| HEAVYWEIGHT | -209.9 |
| SUPERWEIGHT | +210 |
| MEN’S BLACK BELT WEIGHT DIVISIONS CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: -139.9, – 159.9, -179.9, -199.9, AND +200. |
Note: Adjacent weight divisions may be combined if any weight division has too few competitors.
RULE 8 APPAREL FOR GI (BJJ) AND NO GI DIVISIONS
- Competitors in all No Gi divisions shall wear appropriate grappling or MMA shorts with no zippers or metal components. In addition, competitors may wear a close-fitting T-shirt or rashguard. Female competitors must also wear a sports or athletic bra.
- Competitors in all Gi (BJJ) divisions must wear an appropriate Gi or Kimono that includes long pants, a jacket, and a belt. Male competitors may not wear a shirt or rashguard under the jacket. Competitors must wear shorts underneath the Gi in case the Gi should tear during competition. The Gi must be in good condition (i.e., not torn, soiled, or malodorous). Each competitor shall have a second Gi with them in case of a tear or rip in his/her Gi during competition.
- A mouthpiece is recommended for all competitors but required for competitors who have braces.
- Male participants are recommended to wear foul-proof groin protection.
- No jewelry may be worn during competition. All piercings must be removed. 06 The use of oils, lotions, grease, or other lubricants (including hair products
such as gel, mousse, and similar substances) are forbidden on any part of the
body.
- Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed short and clean for the safety and hygiene of competitors.
- Competitors with long hair must have hair arranged in such a manner that it does not interfere with competition. Any hair ties must be free of metal components, and the use of any plastic or metal hair clips or clasps is prohibited.
- Any kind of footwear, including wrestling shoes, is prohibited. 10 Association approved headgear may be worn.
RULE 9 EXPERIENCE LEVELS AND BELT LEVELS
- Gi divisions for adults will be classified according to the traditional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu belt system, with the following ranks: White, Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black Belt. For Teens, the following belt divisions will be used: White, Yellow, Orange, Green, and Blue. For Children, the following belt divisions will be used: White, Yellow, Orange, and Green.
- No Gi divisions will be classified as Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced. 02a Guidelines for No Gi experience categories:
- Novice: less than one year of training in the grappling arts
- Intermediate: one to four years of training in the grappling arts
- Advanced: more than four years of training in the grappling arts
- Note: Grappling arts include, but are not limited to, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sombo, Judo, wrestling, and Shootfighting.
RULE 10 RULES FOR GI AND NO GI DIVISIONS
- An “advantage” shall be defined as follows:
- A submission attempt that poses a serious threat to a competitor’s opponent
- Near-takedowns, near sweeps, near passes, etc.
01a Advantages will only be considered in the case of a tie in points at the end of the match.
- No stalling shall be allowed. Stalling includes no activity, backing out of the guard, and fleeing the ring to avoid a submission or takedown. After the first offense of stalling, the referee will issue a warning. After the second offense, the referee will order two points to be deducted from the offending competitor’s score. After the third offense, the offending competitor shall be disqualified. If a competitor flees the ring when he or she is locked into a submission, and he or she is obviously fleeing the ring to avoid the submission, the competitor will be automatically disqualified.
- No excessive force is permitted. The referee may issue warnings or end the match at his or her discretion if he or she feels that excessive force is being used.
- The referee’s decisions are final and may not be disputed. Competitors, their teammates, and coaches must show respect to the referee at all times.
- No points shall be awarded for reversals or escapes. It is the duty of a grappler to escape from a disadvantageous position, such as mount, side mount, or rear mount.
- If the competitors near the edge of the ring and are in danger of crossing the ring boundary, then the referee will restart the competitors from the same position in the middle of the ring. If the referee is unable to duplicate the competitors’ position, then he or she will restart the competitors from a standing position.
- The following are illegal techniques in submission grappling:
- Biting
- Eye gouging (including chin-to-eye)
- Head butting
- Striking
- Small joint manipulation (fingers and toes)
- Hair pulling
- Ear pulling
- Fish hooking or placing fingers into any orifice of the opponent
- Competitors may not engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct, including, but not limited to, using foul language, spitting, and using obscene gestures. The referee may, at his or her discretion, issue warnings, penalties, or disqualification for such behavior.
- No slamming is permitted. Takedowns and throws are not considered slams, provided that a competitor delivers his or her opponent safely to the mat. No
competitor may slam an opponent in order to escape a submission or pass the guard, nor may any competitor stand up in the guard and slam his or her opponent.
RULE 11 ADDITIONAL RULES FOR NO GI DIVISIONS
- No grabbing of any article of clothing, including shorts and rashguards, is permitted.
- The following techniques are illegal in all Novice, Intermediate, Children’s, Teens’, and Master’s divisions: heel hooks, twisting knee locks, neck cranks, and flying scissors takedowns. In addition, omoplatas, guillotine chokes, wrist locks, straight kneebars, and straight ankle locks are illegal in Children’s divisions.
- All submissions are legal in Advanced divisions and Super Fights.
- Any competitor who has reached the rank of Blue Belt must compete in Intermediate or Advanced divisions. Any competitor who has reached the rank of Purple Belt or higher must compete in Advanced divisions.
- Novice, Intermediate, and Children’s divisions will go by the 12-Point Overrule, which states that if one competitor is twelve points ahead of his or her opponent, the match is stopped and that competitor declared the winner.
RULE 12 ADDITIONAL RULES FOR GI DIVISIONS
- The following techniques are illegal in all Gi matches for all divisions: heel hooks, twisting knee locks, neck cranks, and flying scissors takedowns. In addition, omoplatas, guillotine chokes, wrist locks, straight kneebars, and straight ankle locks are illegal in Children’s divisions.
- Kneebars and figure-four toeholds are legal in Brown and Black Belt divisions only.
RULE 13 SCORING
- Points will be awarded as follows:
Takedown 2 points
Takedown into side control (No Gi only) 3 points
Sweep 2 points
Passing the guard 3 points
Mounted position 4 points
Back Mount with hooks in 4 points
Back Mount, with knees on ground, opponent flat on stomach+ 4 points
+Achieving both hooks from this position (Gi only) 4 points
Knee on belly (Gi only) 2 points
- A competitor must demonstrate clear control of a position for three seconds before he or she may be awarded points for that position.
- In the case of a tie in points, advantages will be used to determine a winner.
- In the case of a tie in points and advantages in Gi divisions, the winner shall be chosen by referee decision.
- In the case of a tie in points and advantages in No Gi divisions, the match shall proceed into an overtime equal to half the length of time of the match. If this overtime yields no points or advantages, the winner shall be chosen by referee decision.
RULE 14 MATCH LENGTHS
Children and Teens: Novice 3 minutes
Children and Teens: Intermediate 4 minutes
Children and Teens: Advanced 4 minutes
All Executive and Masters 5 minutes
Adults No Gi Novice 4 minutes
Adults No Gi Intermediate 5 minutes
Adults No Gi Advanced 6 minutes
Adults White Belt 5 minutes
Adults Blue Belt 6 minutes
Adults Purple Belt 7 minutes
Adults Brown Belt 8 minutes
Adults Black Belt 10 minutes
Super Fights and Pro Fights 10 minutes