TEMPLE MARTIAL ARTS ONLINE

Rules in short.

All bouts will be of 1min 30sec duration, a fighter with the most points after the completion of this time will be declared the winner.

If after normal time both fighters scores are even, there will be a 30 seconds extension, if the fight is still tied after extended time the bout will be decided on a sudden death decision.

Any fighter gaining a ten point spread will awarded the fight forthwith.

Points will be scored NOT on a majority of hands but on a majority decision, i.e. at least 2 referees must give exactly the same decision for it to be scored.

SCORING SYSTEM

• HEAD KICK 2 POINTS JUMPING KICK TO HEAD 3POINTS
• BODY KICK 1 POINT JUMPING KICK TO BODY 2 POINTS
• ALL LEGAL HAND TECHNIQUES 1 POINT
• SWEEPS 1 POINT - For a foot sweep to be valid neither hands must touch the floor on execution

DIVING

All fighters must remain on their feet after any scoring technique for the technique to be valid.

ILLEGAL AREAS

JOINTS , THROAT, GROIN, BACK, NECK, BELOW THE WAIST LINE APART FROM FOOT SWEEPS.

Fighters will receive only one warning for attacks to illegal areas, a point will be deducted for every subsequent violation.

FIGHTING AREA

If a fighter steps out of the area twice he will be warned, a point will then be awarded to the other opponent for each and every subsequent violation

FIGHTING AFTER STOP

If a fighter continues fighting after the referees has called stop, they will be warned the first time. Every subsequent violation will result in a point being awarded to the opponent.

Please Note:
All competitors must be fully equipped, ready and waiting at their appropriate area to commence their fight. Central referees will call out names three times only, after which if a named fighter dose not appear he/she will be disqualified.

Light continuous contact sparring will be subject to the above semi contact rules and scoring system with the following exceptions only

1. The 10 / 8 system will be used
2. 10oz Gloves must be used by all competitors
3. No belt or sashes to be worn
4. No throws or take downs will be allowed other than boot to boot sweeps.
5. In making a decision the judges will award the same importance to Head kick as in the semi-contact rules.
6. Only your official club vest/uniform will be allowed to be worn, regardless of named brand.

WARNINGS

Fighters can receive two warnings for the following infringements each subsequent violation will result in a minus point.

a) Heavy contact
b) Stepping out of the area c) Falling down on the floor d) Attacks to illegal areas.
e) Dangerous techniques or Excessive contact

A referee in consultation with the ringside judges has the power to award a fight to any competitor showing overwhelming skill at any stage during a bout .

PROTEST TO REFEREE

See objections

A referee has the power to minus up to 3 points, or disqualify a fighter in consultation with the ringside judges without first issuing a warning if he/she thinks an infringement is so serious as to warrant such action, eg Dissent, Dangerous techniques, Bad language etc.

The drawing of blood can also result in up to 3 minus points at the discretion of the referee in consultation with the ringside judges. If the referee deems blood was drawn due to deliberate and /or excessive contact this can result in an immediate disqualification,.

Please Note:
All competitors must be fully equipped, ready and waiting at their appropriate area to commence their fight. Central referees will call out names three times only, after which if a named fighter dose not appear he/she will be disqualified.

1. HEAD GUARD
2. MOUTH GUARD
3. BREAST GUARD (Ladies only)
4. CLOSED HAND OR Dipped Foam (Macho Type)
5. GROIN GUARD (Men only)
6. SHIN GUARDS
7. BOOTS (Feet must be fully covered, no shin & Instep)