International Wushu Federation - Rules

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International Wushu Federation

Competition Rules

Taolu Competition Rules

Sanshou Competition Rules

CHAPTER 4
FIGHTING METHODS, SCORING CRITERIA AND PENALTIES

Article 17 Fighting Methods

All attacking and defending techniques of sanshou may be used in fighting.

Article 18 - Prohibited Methods

20.1 Attacking with the head, the elbow, or the knee, or by twisting the opponent's joints.

20.2 Forcing the opponent to fall head over heels, or intentionally smashing or pressing him down.

20.3 Hitting the opponent’s head by any means when he is already down.

Article 19 Prohibited Areas

The back of head, the neck and the crotch.

Article 20 Scoring Areas

The head, the trunk and the thighs.