Lynne
Master of Arts
We had discussed sparring rules in another thread and they seem to differ to some degree amongst various organizations/schools.
I picked up my tournament packet for this year's competition. I thought it might be interesting to discuss what is illegal:
Chopping to the head of any kind
Spinning hand techniques
Below the belt techniques
Sweeping in green belt or lower
Sweeping to the joint
Techniques to the back (spine)
Face contact of any kind
Running out of the ring
Coaching from the sidelines from parents, instructors, etc.
Arguing with judges about a call
Open hand techniques to the face or body
Kicks to the back of the head or back in general
Punches to back of head or back in general
Showboating (i.e., jumping up and down, raising hand in air, cheering for
oneself when a point is scored or thought to be scored)
Ahhh...so red belts and above can do sweeps. Hmmm. That could be interesting.
I noticed face contact of any kind is prohibited. I can't say what the center judges will decide at the black belt level.
Do you think these rules are fair? Anything that stands out as unusual or surprising?
I picked up my tournament packet for this year's competition. I thought it might be interesting to discuss what is illegal:
Chopping to the head of any kind
Spinning hand techniques
Below the belt techniques
Sweeping in green belt or lower
Sweeping to the joint
Techniques to the back (spine)
Face contact of any kind
Running out of the ring
Coaching from the sidelines from parents, instructors, etc.
Arguing with judges about a call
Open hand techniques to the face or body
Kicks to the back of the head or back in general
Punches to back of head or back in general
Showboating (i.e., jumping up and down, raising hand in air, cheering for
oneself when a point is scored or thought to be scored)
Ahhh...so red belts and above can do sweeps. Hmmm. That could be interesting.
I noticed face contact of any kind is prohibited. I can't say what the center judges will decide at the black belt level.
Do you think these rules are fair? Anything that stands out as unusual or surprising?