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Tournament Rules
Blade Sport Blade Fighting rules were designed with two things in mind: 1) to create a realistic scoring system that reflects probable knife strike injuries, and 2) to be able to score easily, without the need for complex hit evaluations.
Striking
Only stabbing or slashing using the provided BladeSport competition knives is allowed. No striking is allowed including, but not limited to punching, kicking, elbows, knees, or head butting. No punyo strikes or pummeling allowed. However, pinning and holding of arms and leg checks are allowed. Front leg to front leg sweeps going with the joint is allowed.
Disarms
Open hand disarms are allowed. Attempts must be made to opponent’s blade hand below the elbow only.
Grappling
No grappling will be permitted and there are no intentional throws allowed. If your opponent falls, you can continue to slash and stab at the opponent for 3 seconds after such time the center referee will stand both competitors back up and continue the match.
Scoring
Scoring is a point system, where 5 points is a win.
Throat/neck - 4 points for a slash or stab.
Head - 2 points for a slash or stab.
Chest and Back (rib cage area) - 1 point for a slash, 2 points for a stab.
Abdomen and Groin (between rib cage and legs) - 2 points for a slash or stab.
Anywhere else (arms, legs) - 1 point for a slash or stab.
Disarm – 1 point + points for the subsequent strike.
Extra Considerations
2 slashes or stabs to the same hand/arm will make that arm unusable. The knife can be transferred to the “good” arm but the injured arm can no longer be used to carry the knife.
2 slashes or stabs to the same leg will make that leg unusable. You must either hop on your "good" leg, or put your "bad" leg's knee on the ground.
If you lose your knife (disarm) there is no point deduction. However, the opponent has 3 seconds to score a point before the center referee calls break.
In Double Blade divisions, the competitor’s highest scoring points in a pass will be counted.
Warnings and Penalties
Warnings and penalties are issued by the judges at their discretion for any infraction to the rules. Penalty point will occur on the 2nd warning issued to the competitor. A point is awarded to the opponent of a competitor receiving a penalty. Disqualification occurs on the 2nd penalty issued to the competitor.
Types of Warnings:
Ø Unintentional illegal techniques (including, but not limited to the following)
§ Punching
§ Kicking
§ Elbows
§ Knees
§ Punyo strike
§ Pummeling
§ Joint Manipulations
§ Strikes against the joints
§ Kicking leg sweeps
§ Sweeping of supporting leg or both legs
Ø Blind spinning techniques
Ø Unintentional delay in break on the call by the Center Judge
Ø Lack of control over weapon
Ø Loss of weapon (excluding disarm)
Ø Moving both feet outside of the ring
Types of Penalties:
Ø Intentional illegal techniques
Ø Intentional failure to break on the call by the Center Judge
Disqualifications
Disqualifications must be agreed on by all judges at their discretion. The offender forfeits the fight and the competitor is awarded the win. Disqualification will occur for the following:
Ø Accumulating 2 penalties
Ø Deliberate excessive force/intent to inflict bodily injury
Ø Deliberate fouling
Ø Malice act resulting in injury
Ø Rude, belligerent, and/or disrespectful behavior by a competitor and/or their school. (Can include but is not limited to the use of foul and/or offensive language)
Ø Unsportsmanlike conduct
Judges
All matches will be run by a center judge and either 2 or 4 corner judges. Novice and Intermediate divisions will be run with a total of 3 judges, and all Advanced divisions will be run with a total of 5 judges.
Time
2 minute rounds or first to 5 points.
Equipment
Approved protective eye goggles
Light gloves
Mouth guard
Groin guard
All equipment is subject to judge’s approval prior to the match.
Ring Size
20’ x 20’
Divisions
Single long knife vs. single long knife
Novice (0-1 yr experience)
BLS -1 Kids M/F under 18
BLS -2 Adult M/F 18 and over
Advanced (1 yr - plus experience)
BLS - 3 Kids M/F under 18
BLS - 4 Adult M/F 18 and over
Double long knife vs. Double long knife
Novice (0-1 yr experience)
BLD -1 Kids M/F under 18
BLD -2 Adult M/F 18 and over
Advanced (1 yr- plus experience)
BLD - 3 Kids M/F under 18
BLD - 4 Adult M/F 18 and over
Tactical Short Blade vs. Tactical Short Blade
Advanced (1 yr- plus experience)
BTS - 1 Adult M/F 18 and over
WBCS – Weapons Bout Contact Sparring
Stick Fighting Tournament Rules
The rules for stick fighting were developed with the focus on weapon sparring with the stick. The intention is to develop stick sparring techniques which are based on the fundamentals of stick striking, blocking, countering, and footwork.
Major emphasis is on striking the opponent without being hit.
Striking
All stick strikes and thrusts are allowed. No striking is allowed including, but not limited to punching, kicking, elbows, knees, or head butting. However, pinning and holding of arms and leg checks are allowed.
Split second reset after engagements either by the competitors or with the help of the center referee.
Clashes between the competitors will be broken up by the center referee. Counter strikes and follow up strikes are allowed as long as they are clean and the competitor is able to avoid a strike from the opponent.
The emphasis is on defense and the ability to strike without getting hit. Parrying is allowed.
No blocking weapon strikes with the live hand.
Disarms
Disarms are allowed and will only be taken into consideration if it is a clean disarm and you avoid being hit in the process. Attempts must be made to opponent’s weapon hand below the elbow only.
Grappling
No grappling will be permitted and there are no intentional throws allowed. If your opponent falls, the center referee will stand both competitors back up and continue the match.
Scoring
Scoring is based on a 10 point must system, where the winning competitor is awarded 10 points and the defeated competitor receives 9 points or less.
Each match consists of two 90 second rounds. Each round is continuous and will be scored by the judges at the conclusion of each round. The center referee will only break up clashes. In the event of a tie, a 60 second tie-breaking round will follow.
Warnings and Penalties
Warnings and penalties are issued by the center referee at their discretion for any infraction to the rules. Penalty point will occur on the 2nd warning issued to the competitor. A point is awarded to the opponent of a competitor receiving a penalty. Disqualification occurs on the 2nd penalty issued to the competitor.
Types of Warnings:
Ø Unintentional illegal techniques (including, but not limited to the following)
§ Punching
§ Kicking
§ Elbows
§ Knees
§ Joint Manipulations
§ Strikes against the joints
§ Kicking leg sweeps
§ Sweeping of supporting leg or both legs
Ø Unintentional delay in break on the call by the referee
Ø Lack of control over weapon
Ø Loss of weapon (excluding disarm)
Ø Moving both feet outside of the ring
Types of Penalties:
Ø Intentional illegal techniques
Ø Intentional failure to break on the call by the referee
Disqualifications
Disqualifications must be agreed on by the referee and all judges at their discretion. The offender forfeits the fight and the competitor is awarded the win. Disqualification will occur for the following:
Ø Accumulating 2 penalties
Ø Deliberate excessive force/intent to inflict bodily injury
Ø Deliberate fouling
Ø Malice act resulting in injury
Ø Rude, belligerent, and/or disrespectful behavior by a competitor and/or their school. (Can include but is not limited to the use of foul and/or offensive language)
Ø Unsportsmanlike conduct
Judges
All matches will be run by a center referee and either 2 or 4 corner judges.
Time
Each match consists of two 90 second rounds. In the event of a tie, a 60 second tie-breaking round will follow.
Equipment
Head gear/helmet/caged eskrima helmet (live stick divisions-mandatory)
Gloves
Mouth guard
Groin guard
Body Armor (live stick divisions-mandatory)
Optional: Elbow pads, shin pads
All equipment is subject to judge’s approval prior to the match.
Ring Size
20’ x 20’
Divisions
Single Padded Stick
Novice (0-1 yr experience)
SPS -1 Kids M/F under 18
SPS -2 Adult M/F 18 and over
Advanced (1 yr - plus experience)
SPS - 3 Kids M/F under 18
SPS - 4 Adult M/F 18 and over
Single Live Stick
Novice (0-1 yr experience)
SLS -1 Kids M/F under 18
SLS -2 Adult M/F 18 and over
Advanced (1 yr- plus experience)
SLS - 3 Kids M/F under 18
SLS - 4 Adult M/F 18 and over
Mixed Weapons Sparring Tournament Rules
Mixed Weapon Sparring is based on the idea of sparring with single edge weapons such as swords or machetes. Any valid hit with the edge or tip is assumed to inflict damage on the person getting hit. The idea is to hit but not get hit. Simultaneous hits (double hits) will result in a penalty for both people.
There will be three weapon combinations: single sword, double sword, sword & shield. At the start of each round, each competitor will choose their weapon combination for that round. Neither person will know the other person's choice until the round begins. A weapon combination cannot be repeated for consecutive rounds.
Padded swords will be used.
Striking
Only stabbing or slashing using the provided competition swords is allowed. No striking is allowed including, but not limited to punching, kicking, elbows, knees, or head butting. No punyo strikes or pummeling allowed. Striking with the back edge will not count. Striking with the shield is not allowed.
Disarms
A disarm is defined as losing or dropping either a sword or shield. If a person is disarmed, a point will be awarded to the other person. Being disarmed 2 times during the match will result in an automatic loss.
A competitor using double sword who loses a weapon has to continue the round with only one weapon.
Scoring
Scoring is a point system, where 3 points is a win. If time runs out in the round, who ever has the higher score wins. A round can end with a tie, 1 winner & 1 loser, or 2 losers by mutual elimination.
Any valid slash with the edge or thrust with the tip will be awarded one point. Target is the whole body. The groin & throat can be attacked with slashes but thrusting to those two areas is not allowed.
A disarm will result in a point being awarded to the person who was not disarmed. Being disarmed twice will result in an automatic loss.
A double hit will not be scored but will result in a penalty for both competitors. Two such penalties in the same round will result in a loss for both people by mutual elimination.
Warnings and Penalties
Warnings and penalties are issued by the judges at their discretion for any infraction to the rules. Penalty point will occur on the 2nd warning issued to the competitor. A point is awarded to the opponent of a competitor receiving a penalty.
Types of Warnings:
1 Unintentional illegal techniques (including, but not limited to the following)
§ Punching
§ Kicking
§ Elbows
§ Knees
§ Punyo strike
§ Pummeling
§ Hitting with the shield
2 Hitting after the referee calls for a break
3 Moving or running out of the ring
Disqualifications
Disqualifications must be agreed on by all judges at their discretion. The offender forfeits the fight and the competitor is awarded the win. Disqualification will occur for the following:
1 Deliberate excessive force/intent to inflict bodily injury
2 Deliberate fouling
3 Malice act resulting in injury
4 Rude, belligerent, and/or disrespectful behavior by a competitor and/or their school. (Can include but is not limited to
the use of foul and/or offensive language)
5 Unsportsmanlike conduct
Judges
All matches will be run by a center judge and either 2 or 4 corner judges
Time
2 rounds (1.5 minutes)
If a tie results after 2 rounds, there will be a third round - first to score wins.
Equipment
Headgear
Gloves - can be heavy or light
Groin guard
Swords & shields will be provided.
All equipment is subject to judge’s approval prior to the match.
Ring Size
20’ x 20’
For more info also check www.dbqproducts.com (http://www.dbqproducts.com)
or email www.dbqp92@yahoo.com (http://www.dbqp92@yahoo.com)
Hope to see ytou there!
Blade Sport Blade Fighting rules were designed with two things in mind: 1) to create a realistic scoring system that reflects probable knife strike injuries, and 2) to be able to score easily, without the need for complex hit evaluations.
Striking
Only stabbing or slashing using the provided BladeSport competition knives is allowed. No striking is allowed including, but not limited to punching, kicking, elbows, knees, or head butting. No punyo strikes or pummeling allowed. However, pinning and holding of arms and leg checks are allowed. Front leg to front leg sweeps going with the joint is allowed.
Disarms
Open hand disarms are allowed. Attempts must be made to opponent’s blade hand below the elbow only.
Grappling
No grappling will be permitted and there are no intentional throws allowed. If your opponent falls, you can continue to slash and stab at the opponent for 3 seconds after such time the center referee will stand both competitors back up and continue the match.
Scoring
Scoring is a point system, where 5 points is a win.
Throat/neck - 4 points for a slash or stab.
Head - 2 points for a slash or stab.
Chest and Back (rib cage area) - 1 point for a slash, 2 points for a stab.
Abdomen and Groin (between rib cage and legs) - 2 points for a slash or stab.
Anywhere else (arms, legs) - 1 point for a slash or stab.
Disarm – 1 point + points for the subsequent strike.
Extra Considerations
2 slashes or stabs to the same hand/arm will make that arm unusable. The knife can be transferred to the “good” arm but the injured arm can no longer be used to carry the knife.
2 slashes or stabs to the same leg will make that leg unusable. You must either hop on your "good" leg, or put your "bad" leg's knee on the ground.
If you lose your knife (disarm) there is no point deduction. However, the opponent has 3 seconds to score a point before the center referee calls break.
In Double Blade divisions, the competitor’s highest scoring points in a pass will be counted.
Warnings and Penalties
Warnings and penalties are issued by the judges at their discretion for any infraction to the rules. Penalty point will occur on the 2nd warning issued to the competitor. A point is awarded to the opponent of a competitor receiving a penalty. Disqualification occurs on the 2nd penalty issued to the competitor.
Types of Warnings:
Ø Unintentional illegal techniques (including, but not limited to the following)
§ Punching
§ Kicking
§ Elbows
§ Knees
§ Punyo strike
§ Pummeling
§ Joint Manipulations
§ Strikes against the joints
§ Kicking leg sweeps
§ Sweeping of supporting leg or both legs
Ø Blind spinning techniques
Ø Unintentional delay in break on the call by the Center Judge
Ø Lack of control over weapon
Ø Loss of weapon (excluding disarm)
Ø Moving both feet outside of the ring
Types of Penalties:
Ø Intentional illegal techniques
Ø Intentional failure to break on the call by the Center Judge
Disqualifications
Disqualifications must be agreed on by all judges at their discretion. The offender forfeits the fight and the competitor is awarded the win. Disqualification will occur for the following:
Ø Accumulating 2 penalties
Ø Deliberate excessive force/intent to inflict bodily injury
Ø Deliberate fouling
Ø Malice act resulting in injury
Ø Rude, belligerent, and/or disrespectful behavior by a competitor and/or their school. (Can include but is not limited to the use of foul and/or offensive language)
Ø Unsportsmanlike conduct
Judges
All matches will be run by a center judge and either 2 or 4 corner judges. Novice and Intermediate divisions will be run with a total of 3 judges, and all Advanced divisions will be run with a total of 5 judges.
Time
2 minute rounds or first to 5 points.
Equipment
Approved protective eye goggles
Light gloves
Mouth guard
Groin guard
All equipment is subject to judge’s approval prior to the match.
Ring Size
20’ x 20’
Divisions
Single long knife vs. single long knife
Novice (0-1 yr experience)
BLS -1 Kids M/F under 18
BLS -2 Adult M/F 18 and over
Advanced (1 yr - plus experience)
BLS - 3 Kids M/F under 18
BLS - 4 Adult M/F 18 and over
Double long knife vs. Double long knife
Novice (0-1 yr experience)
BLD -1 Kids M/F under 18
BLD -2 Adult M/F 18 and over
Advanced (1 yr- plus experience)
BLD - 3 Kids M/F under 18
BLD - 4 Adult M/F 18 and over
Tactical Short Blade vs. Tactical Short Blade
Advanced (1 yr- plus experience)
BTS - 1 Adult M/F 18 and over
WBCS – Weapons Bout Contact Sparring
Stick Fighting Tournament Rules
The rules for stick fighting were developed with the focus on weapon sparring with the stick. The intention is to develop stick sparring techniques which are based on the fundamentals of stick striking, blocking, countering, and footwork.
Major emphasis is on striking the opponent without being hit.
Striking
All stick strikes and thrusts are allowed. No striking is allowed including, but not limited to punching, kicking, elbows, knees, or head butting. However, pinning and holding of arms and leg checks are allowed.
Split second reset after engagements either by the competitors or with the help of the center referee.
Clashes between the competitors will be broken up by the center referee. Counter strikes and follow up strikes are allowed as long as they are clean and the competitor is able to avoid a strike from the opponent.
The emphasis is on defense and the ability to strike without getting hit. Parrying is allowed.
No blocking weapon strikes with the live hand.
Disarms
Disarms are allowed and will only be taken into consideration if it is a clean disarm and you avoid being hit in the process. Attempts must be made to opponent’s weapon hand below the elbow only.
Grappling
No grappling will be permitted and there are no intentional throws allowed. If your opponent falls, the center referee will stand both competitors back up and continue the match.
Scoring
Scoring is based on a 10 point must system, where the winning competitor is awarded 10 points and the defeated competitor receives 9 points or less.
Each match consists of two 90 second rounds. Each round is continuous and will be scored by the judges at the conclusion of each round. The center referee will only break up clashes. In the event of a tie, a 60 second tie-breaking round will follow.
Warnings and Penalties
Warnings and penalties are issued by the center referee at their discretion for any infraction to the rules. Penalty point will occur on the 2nd warning issued to the competitor. A point is awarded to the opponent of a competitor receiving a penalty. Disqualification occurs on the 2nd penalty issued to the competitor.
Types of Warnings:
Ø Unintentional illegal techniques (including, but not limited to the following)
§ Punching
§ Kicking
§ Elbows
§ Knees
§ Joint Manipulations
§ Strikes against the joints
§ Kicking leg sweeps
§ Sweeping of supporting leg or both legs
Ø Unintentional delay in break on the call by the referee
Ø Lack of control over weapon
Ø Loss of weapon (excluding disarm)
Ø Moving both feet outside of the ring
Types of Penalties:
Ø Intentional illegal techniques
Ø Intentional failure to break on the call by the referee
Disqualifications
Disqualifications must be agreed on by the referee and all judges at their discretion. The offender forfeits the fight and the competitor is awarded the win. Disqualification will occur for the following:
Ø Accumulating 2 penalties
Ø Deliberate excessive force/intent to inflict bodily injury
Ø Deliberate fouling
Ø Malice act resulting in injury
Ø Rude, belligerent, and/or disrespectful behavior by a competitor and/or their school. (Can include but is not limited to the use of foul and/or offensive language)
Ø Unsportsmanlike conduct
Judges
All matches will be run by a center referee and either 2 or 4 corner judges.
Time
Each match consists of two 90 second rounds. In the event of a tie, a 60 second tie-breaking round will follow.
Equipment
Head gear/helmet/caged eskrima helmet (live stick divisions-mandatory)
Gloves
Mouth guard
Groin guard
Body Armor (live stick divisions-mandatory)
Optional: Elbow pads, shin pads
All equipment is subject to judge’s approval prior to the match.
Ring Size
20’ x 20’
Divisions
Single Padded Stick
Novice (0-1 yr experience)
SPS -1 Kids M/F under 18
SPS -2 Adult M/F 18 and over
Advanced (1 yr - plus experience)
SPS - 3 Kids M/F under 18
SPS - 4 Adult M/F 18 and over
Single Live Stick
Novice (0-1 yr experience)
SLS -1 Kids M/F under 18
SLS -2 Adult M/F 18 and over
Advanced (1 yr- plus experience)
SLS - 3 Kids M/F under 18
SLS - 4 Adult M/F 18 and over
Mixed Weapons Sparring Tournament Rules
Mixed Weapon Sparring is based on the idea of sparring with single edge weapons such as swords or machetes. Any valid hit with the edge or tip is assumed to inflict damage on the person getting hit. The idea is to hit but not get hit. Simultaneous hits (double hits) will result in a penalty for both people.
There will be three weapon combinations: single sword, double sword, sword & shield. At the start of each round, each competitor will choose their weapon combination for that round. Neither person will know the other person's choice until the round begins. A weapon combination cannot be repeated for consecutive rounds.
Padded swords will be used.
Striking
Only stabbing or slashing using the provided competition swords is allowed. No striking is allowed including, but not limited to punching, kicking, elbows, knees, or head butting. No punyo strikes or pummeling allowed. Striking with the back edge will not count. Striking with the shield is not allowed.
Disarms
A disarm is defined as losing or dropping either a sword or shield. If a person is disarmed, a point will be awarded to the other person. Being disarmed 2 times during the match will result in an automatic loss.
A competitor using double sword who loses a weapon has to continue the round with only one weapon.
Scoring
Scoring is a point system, where 3 points is a win. If time runs out in the round, who ever has the higher score wins. A round can end with a tie, 1 winner & 1 loser, or 2 losers by mutual elimination.
Any valid slash with the edge or thrust with the tip will be awarded one point. Target is the whole body. The groin & throat can be attacked with slashes but thrusting to those two areas is not allowed.
A disarm will result in a point being awarded to the person who was not disarmed. Being disarmed twice will result in an automatic loss.
A double hit will not be scored but will result in a penalty for both competitors. Two such penalties in the same round will result in a loss for both people by mutual elimination.
Warnings and Penalties
Warnings and penalties are issued by the judges at their discretion for any infraction to the rules. Penalty point will occur on the 2nd warning issued to the competitor. A point is awarded to the opponent of a competitor receiving a penalty.
Types of Warnings:
1 Unintentional illegal techniques (including, but not limited to the following)
§ Punching
§ Kicking
§ Elbows
§ Knees
§ Punyo strike
§ Pummeling
§ Hitting with the shield
2 Hitting after the referee calls for a break
3 Moving or running out of the ring
Disqualifications
Disqualifications must be agreed on by all judges at their discretion. The offender forfeits the fight and the competitor is awarded the win. Disqualification will occur for the following:
1 Deliberate excessive force/intent to inflict bodily injury
2 Deliberate fouling
3 Malice act resulting in injury
4 Rude, belligerent, and/or disrespectful behavior by a competitor and/or their school. (Can include but is not limited to
the use of foul and/or offensive language)
5 Unsportsmanlike conduct
Judges
All matches will be run by a center judge and either 2 or 4 corner judges
Time
2 rounds (1.5 minutes)
If a tie results after 2 rounds, there will be a third round - first to score wins.
Equipment
Headgear
Gloves - can be heavy or light
Groin guard
Swords & shields will be provided.
All equipment is subject to judge’s approval prior to the match.
Ring Size
20’ x 20’
For more info also check www.dbqproducts.com (http://www.dbqproducts.com)
or email www.dbqp92@yahoo.com (http://www.dbqp92@yahoo.com)
Hope to see ytou there!