San Shou Fighting Rules

April 2006

Scoring

Scoring  Criteria and Penalties (abridged)

Article 18 - Prohibited Parts

The back of head, the neck, and the groin.

Article 19 - Valid Parts

The head, the trunk, and the thighs.

Article 20 - Prohibited Methods

20.1 Attacking using the head, the elbow, or the knee, or pushing back on the opponent's joints.

20.2 Forcing the opponent to land with the head or intentionally smashing the opponent down.

20.3 Attacking the head of the opponent when he or she is down with any technique.

Article 21 - Scoring Criteria

21.1 Winning two (2) points

A competitor will win two points when

21.1.1 his or her opponent falls off the platform (OR IS OFF FIGHTING MAT),

21.1.2 his or her opponent falls down while he or she remains standing,

21.1.3 he or she Kicks the opponent on the trunk, or kicks the head,

21.1.4 he or she is able makes the opponent to fall down by falling down himself or herself on purpose and then stands up immediately

21.1.5 his or her opponent is force to be counted,

21.1.6 his or her opponent received a warning.

21.2 Winning one point

A competitor will win one (1) point, when

21.2.1 he or she hits the opponent on a valid part (head or body) by a hand technique,

21.2.2 he or she hits (kicks) the opponent on the thigh with a kick each time,

21.2.3 both competitors fall down, while he or she remains on top of the opponent,

21.2.4 he or she is able to make the opponent to fall down by falling down himself or herself on purpose, while he or she does not remain standing,

21.2.5 his or her opponent shows passivity for eight (8) seconds after being ordered to attack,

21.2.6 his or her opponent falls down intentionally and remained for more than three (3) seconds,

21.2.7 his or her opponent is received an admonition,

21.3 No point awarded

No point will be awarded to either competitors, when

21.3.1 the technique executed is not clear or obvious.

21.3.2 both competitors fall down or off the platform (MAT) at the same time,

21.3.3 a competitor falls on the ground as a means of combat,

21.3.4 he or she hits the opponent in a clinching.

Article 22 - Fouls and Penalties

22.1 Fouls

22.1.1 Technical fouls: ADMONITION, 1 PT FOR OPPONENT

1) Clinching the opponent passively,

2) Requesting time-out when he or she is in the disadvantageous position,

3) Delaying the fight deliberately,

4) Un-sportsmanlike behavior towards the platform judge or disobey his decision,

5) Without gum-shield, spitting the gum-shield or loosening the protective gears intentionally,

6) The competitor's behavior is violating the protocol.

22.1.2 Personal fouls, WARNING 2 PTS FOR OPPONENT

1) Attacking the opponent before "kaishi" (Start) or after the order "Ting"(Stop),

2) Hitting the opponent on prohibited parts,

3) Hitting the opponent by using any of the prohibited methods.

22.2 Penalties

22.2.1 An admonition will be given for a technical foul.

22.2.2 A warning will be given for a personal foul.

22.2.3 A competitor who received 3 personal fouls will be disqualified from the bout.

22.2.4 A competitor who intentionally hurts his opponent will be disqualified from the whole competition, and his or her result will be cancelled.

22.2.5 A competitor who results positive in using prohibited substains or inhaling oxygen during interval will be disqualified from the whole competition and his or her result will be cancelled.

Article 23 - Suspension of Fights

The fight will be suspended when:

23.1 a competitor has fallen down or off the platform (except falling down on purpose).

23.2 a competitor is given a penalty.

23.3 a competitor is injured.

23.4 the competitors hold each other without any attack for more than two seconds.

23.5 a competitor falls down intentionally and remained for more than three seconds.

23.6 a competitor requests for a suspension by raising his or her hand due to objective hindrance.

23.7 the head judge corrects a misjudgement or omission.

23.8 problems or dangers arise on the platform.

23.9 there are problems with lighting or problems with the competition area.

23.10 again shows passivity after being ordered to attack for another eight (8)seconds.

Weight Classes(Advanced experienced fighters only)

1. 145 lbs & under.

2. 160 lbs. & under.

>3. 175 lbs. & under.

3. 190 lbs. & under.

4. over 190 lbs

Equipment/Personnel Supplied by the promoter:

First Aid

Referee and judges

Supplied by the fighter:

Cornerman/Second

Corner stool, bucket, and water

Hand wraps and tape

12 or 14 oz gloves, headgear, chest protection, shin guards, Towel, Mouthpiece, cup, trunks (red AND black), tank top (red or black),

ALL EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO INSPECTION AND APPROVAL BY OFFICIALS.

CENTER OR CHIEF REFEREE WILL STOP THE MATCH IF THERE IS ANY SAFETY ISSUES INCLUDING OBVIOUS DOMINATION WHERE THE COMPETITOR IS AT RISK. THE CENTER OR CHIEF REFFEREE MAY CONFER WITH SIDE JUDGES BUT THE FINAL DECISION LIES WITH THE CENTER OR CHIEF REFEREE.

THE OFFICIALS AND ORGANIZERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES OR ACTIONS OF COMPETITORS.

_______________________________________________________________ Competitor Name(18 yrs or older) & Date

This form must be submitted with the registration.

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