DYNASTY WARRIORS KUNGFU TOURNAMENT
Stick Sparring Rules and Regulations:
Goal:
To dominate the round while using offensive and defensive single stick fighting 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 a Sof-Stx 28” Unbreakable Stick 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:
Stick attack and defense
Trapping and holding
Legal Striking Areas:
Head
Torso
Arms
Legs
Illegal Striking Areas:
Neck
Groin
Illegal Techniques:
Qinna or Joint Locking of any kind
Pinching and Scratching
Hair Pulling
Excessive Grappling
Required Equipment:
Sof-Stx 28” Unbreakable Stick
You can purchase the Sof-Stx 28” Unbreakable Stick at this website:
http://sof-stx.com/product/28-full-contact-stk-w-handle/
Head Gear
Face Shield
Mouth Guard
Groin Cup (for men)
Optional Equipment:
Chest Gear (for teens and younger ONLY – Adults must experience the pain!)
Hand Protection (Hockey Gloves e.g.)
Forearm, Elbow, and/or Knee Pads
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 -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