Lei Tai Sanda Rules and Regulations

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Lei Tai Sanda Rules and Regulations:

 

Goal:

To score as many points as possible while using the skills of striking, kicking, takedowns, and throws. 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.

5-second clinch limit

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

Kicks

Takedowns and Throws

 

Legal Striking Areas:

Chest and Ribs

 

Illegal Striking Areas:

Head

Neck

Collarbones

Back

Legs

 

Legal Grabbing Areas:

Torso

Arms

Legs

 

Illegal Grabbing Areas:

Head

Neck

Fingers

Groin

 

Illegal Techniques:

Qinna or Joint Locking of any kind

Pinching and Scratching

Hair Pulling

Elbow Strikes

Knee Strikes

Jumping Scissor Leg Takedowns

 

Required Equipment:

Chest Gear

Shin and Instep Guards

Mouth Guard

Groin Cup (for men)

 

Optional Equipment:

Head Gear

Face Shield

Light Hand Protection

Elbow and Knee Pads

 

Points:

Clean and Powerful Hand Strike                                           1 point

Clean and Powerful Kick                                                       2 points

Clean and Clear Takedown                                                   5 points

Clean Ejection from Lei Tai Surface                                      5 points

Dirty Takedown
(Both athletes go down, but initiator is on top)                      1 point

Accidental Stepping Out of Lei Tai Surface                          -2 points

 

Penalties:

1st Illegal Technique                                                             One Warning

2nd Illegal Technique                                                            Second Warning

3rd Illegal Technique                                                            -10 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 or appropriate shorts

No shoes