SABAKI COMPETITION  RULES

A. CONTEST STRUCTURE

• Preliminary matches will consist of one 3 minute round.
• Semi-final and final matches will consist of two 2 minute rounds with a one minute rest period.

B. FIGHTING RULES

• Hand or elbow strikes to the neck, back and face areas are not permitted.
• All kicks and strikes to the groin are not permitted.
• All punches and elbow strikes to the body is allowed.
• Kicks to the head, body, legs and sweeps to the legs are permitted.
• Fighters may only grab the opponents shoulder or behind the neck to  execute knee kicks, sweeps or  throwing  techniques  but must release his  hold immediately  following the technique.

C. PENALTIES

• Any fighter who deliberately and intentionally strikes his opponents face, neck or  groin will be disqualified forthwith.
• If a fighter accidentally strikes his opponent in the forbidden areas, he will receive a penalty. Three penalty amounts to immediate disqualification.
• If a  fighter continually moves outside the fighting area to avoid attack , he will receive a penalty.
• A  fighter who  repeatedly  grabs and  holds his opponent with both hands will receive a penalty.

D. SCORING

• A fighter can win either by a knockout or decision.
• Winning by a knockout : If a fighter is downed and cannot rise after five seconds a knockout is declared.
• Winning by points: Any  legal techniques that connects and instantly downs his opponents so that his hand and knee touches  the mat or if he doubles over will be scored as one-half point. One-half point  will also be scored for a single leg-sweep or throwing technique only if it is  immediately followed by a  controlled kick or  punch. If a successful throw or sweep is executed and is not followed by a controlled punch or kick, a one sixth point will be awarded. A fight can be won if a fighter scores two one-half points and his opponent has no points. 
• Winning by a decision: If no points are scored in a match, the fight will be awarded on the basis of relative spirit and technique excellence of the participants.

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