Basic Rules
The Basic Rules are the same as our Point Sparring, It’s Non-Stop, Points are called during the fight by the Judges
Excessive Force is Not Allowed
Can Not Attack the Groin, Throat, Spine, Back of Head
Can Not Attack Knees, but you Can Strike and/or Sweep the Leg
No Joint Locks/Manipulation, No Knee Strikes to the Head
A larger focus is placed on Take Downs and Sweeps
But there is still No Ground Work
You have 3 Seconds in a Clinch to Throw the Opponent
These are the same Rules for the Amateur Level at the Arnold Fitness Classic
3-2 Minute Rounds (5-2 Minute Rounds for Semi-Pro)
1 Minute In Between Each Round
Winner is Defined as the Winner of the Best 2 out of 3 Rounds
No Score for Punches or Kicks Traded (Both Hit Each other)
One Point
Punch to the Head or Trunk
Kick to the Leg
Knee to the Trunk or Thigh
Take Down with Both Falling - Point Awarded to Last to Fall
Two Points
Kick to the Trunk or Head
Take Down Leaving the Attacker Standing
Three Points
Single Powerful Technique
Aerial Technique that Sends the Opponent to the Floor
Clever Technique that has the same Result
Loss of Round
Two 8-Counts
Three Times out of the Ring
Three Warnings
Loss of Match
Three 8-Counts in a Match
Where the Center Judge deems there to be a Severe Imbalance between the fighters skill, Victory is called for the better fighter