DYNASTY WARRIORS KUNGFU TOURNAMENT
Knife Sparring Rules and Regulations:
Goal:
To score as many points as possible while using offensive and defensive single knife skills. Athletes must do this without touching any other part of their anatomy to the ground other than their feet while staying on the Lei Tai competitive surface. Athletes will need the Aku Mimic T-16 LED Trainer Knife to participate in this event. All equipment is subject to inspection by Tournament officials.
Time Limits:
Three 1 minute rounds with a 30-second break in between.
The athlete who scores the best two out of three rounds wins the match.
In case of a tie, there will be a Sudden Death Round where the first athlete to score points wins the match.
Techniques:
Knife attack and defense
Trapping and holding
Legal Striking Areas:
Torso
Arms
Legs
Illegal Striking Areas:
Head and Neck
Groin
Illegal Techniques:
Qinna or Joint Locking of any kind
Pinching and Scratching
Hair Pulling
Striking of any kind
Required Equipment:
Aku Mimic T-16 LED Trainer Knife
You can purchase the Aku Mimic T-16 LED Trainer from these websites:
https://dougmarcaida.com/shop/uncategorized/aku-strike-mimic-t-16-led-trainer-knives/
Eye Protection
Mouth Guard
Groin Cup (for men)
Optional Equipment:
Head Gear
Face Shield
Chest Gear
Light Hand Protection
Elbow and Knee Pads
Points:
Clean and Clear Knife Strike (using the Aku Mimic T-16) 1 point
Penalties:
1st Illegal Technique One Warning
2nd Illegal Technique Second Warning
3rd Illegal Technique -2 points
4th Illegal Technique Disqualification
Blatant disregard of Referee’s commands Disqualification
Inappropriate conduct by coach or audience Ejection from Arena
Dress Code:
T-shirt
Kungfu Pants