NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA

One (1) full point wins the match! Any hand, elbow or kicking technique that makes contact to the opponent and stuns the opponent momentarily or causes the opponent's hand or any part of their body to touch the floor, will be scored 1/2 point.

A leg sweep that causes the opponent to fall to the mat must be immediately followed up with a well-focused non-contact punch or kick and will be awarded 1/2 point. If an opponent is unable to continue within the standard 5-second count administered by the head referee and corners judges, the contest will be declared a knockout with the winner receiving 1 point and the match. If no points are scored during the match, the judges may award the match to an opponent based on "Spirit" or technical Excellence that is demonstrated by one of the competitors. A competitor who has scored at least 1/2 point at the end of the match may be declared the Winner.

Judging

The Judging staff will consist of a head Referee and (4) corners Judges located in the fighting area. There will be a Timekeeper and a Scorekeeper.

The Head Referee is the supreme arbitrator of any and all questions pertaining to the interpretation of the rules or conflicts that may arise during the competition.

NOTE: Any competitor acting in an unsportsmanlike manner will automatically be disqualified from the contest. Use of intentional illegal techniques shall be considered evidence of unsportsmanlike behavior.

2024 Semi-Contact Fighting General Rules = NOTE: Semi-Contact is full power striking with padded protection.

ALL SEMI-CONTACT FIGHTERS WILL BE WEIGHED COMPETITORS MUST BE WITHIN FIVE POUNDS OF REGISTERED WEIGHT OR RISKS BEING DISQUALIFIED

There will be a demonstration of legal and illegal techniques prior to the beginning of any matches. Each match will last 2 minutes without stopping, and is won by a single point (ippon), which is awarded within 5 seconds. A half point (wasa ari) can be awarded for a technique that momentarily stuns the opponent. If no point is awarded during the 2 minute round, the center referee and corner judges can decide upon a or send the fight into an overtime round.

1. Uniforms: All competitors will wear clean well maintained traditional uniform of their style. Boxers / Kick Boxers must wear a tank or T style shirt.
2. Mandatory Protective Equipment: All competitors are required to wear the following gear unless otherwise indicated. No taping for first round. Medical staff must sign taping for later rounds. Hand gear must have at least 3/4 inch padding or more over the knuckles.Cloth gloves with forearms (allowed) under approval by the organization.No palm grips allowed soft or hard.MMA style glove is acceptable. Shin and Instep(Cloth or Vinyl). Head gear (Mandatory for all divisions). Mouth guard (Mandatory for all divisions). Groin cup(Mandatory for all competitors).No chest protection in 15 and older divisions.(Females 15 & older May wear padded bra with plastic cups. Breast protection may not cover abdomen).

Note: Chest Protectors will be mandatory for Children 14 years old and under.

Match Time Limit

The duration of each match shall be two minutes with a maximum of 2-minute extension in the event of tie/draw.

Divisions

Divisions will be determined after all fighter registrations have been completed at the discretion of the tournament director.

Legal Techniques

Include any leg techniques(kicks, knee strikes, etc.) to the legs and to the body which include the chest, ribs, kidneys and abdomen area and any hand techniques
(fist, elbows) to the body.

Sweeps are allowed when followed a non-contact technique to scores half point. Brown/Black Belt "junior" Divisions ONLY.

Kicks to the head WILL BE permitted in the 15 years old and over unless agreed upon in advance for the safety of the fighters.

Illegal Techniques

Attacks to the groin.
Attacks to the face, base of the neck or spine areas.
Attacks to the head with the hands, arms or elbows.
Grabbing or holding.
Kicks directly to the knees.
Kicks to the head other than the specified divisions listed above.
Excessive out of bounds. (Out of the ring).
Striking an opponent when they are down.

Kicks to the head WILL NOT BE permitted for 14 years old and under White-Yellow Adult Divisions.

Warnings / Fools / Disqualifications

The head referee may issue a warning for a minor infringement of the rules.

2 warnings for the same violation will result in a penalty/foul and a deduction in the judges scoring. A disqualification, however, may be issued at any time during the match for unsportsmanlike conduct, and/ or obvious disregard for the rules.

Head Referee's decision is FINAL!