DYNASTY WARRIORS KUNGFU TOURNAMENT
Da Shou Rules and Regulations:
Goal:
To dominate the round while using the skills of striking, blocking, sticking, neutralizing, and trapping. 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.
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:
Hand Strikes
Blocking
Sticking
Neutralizing
Trapping
Legal Striking Areas:
Light Contact: Head and Neck
Medium Contact: Body
Illegal Striking Areas:
Eyes
Groin
Legs
Legal Grabbing Areas:
Back of Neck
Arms
Illegal Grabbing Areas:
Head
Front of Neck
Fingers
Groin
Illegal Techniques:
Qinna or Joint Locking of any kind
Pinching and Scratching
Hair Pulling
Elbow Strikes
Knee Strikes
Kicking
Grappling and Wrestling
Required Equipment:
Mouth Guard
Optional Equipment:
Head Gear
Face Shield
Points:
Points will not be given, but the frequency of strikes and the ability to control and neutralize the opponent will be taken into consideration to determine the winner of the match.
Penalties:
1st Illegal Technique One Warning
2nd Illegal Technique Second Warning
3rd Illegal Technique Third Warning
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