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BEST OF THE BEST RULES UPDATED December 09

BEST OF THE BEST SPARRING TECHNIQUES ALLOWED+ RULES
Referees/Judges/Instructors Please read carefully

Scoring techniques for points and continuous
Contact is allowed to the side of the face, i.e. Back Fist Strike, Hand Knife Strike, Hammer Fist Strike, Turning Kick, or Side Kick. All controlled.
Junior sparring will be 1 round of 1.50mins winner progresses to next round.
If a draw after 1.50mins 30 seconds extra, if still a draw
first point to score wins.

Competition ( Points ) Rules
In all Junior and Senior Point Sparring it is the first to score 10 Points Wins.
1 Point for punch to head or body or by back Fist Strike, hand knife strike or hammer strike,
1 point for kick to body
2 points for kick to head (first Competitor to 10 points wins)
SPINNING KICKS ARE ALLOWED BY ALL GRADES, WITH CONTROL
Spinning kicks to body (controlled) 2 points.
To he head (controlled) 3 points
7. Referees if you are not happy with a competitors control using any kicks please prohibit them from using that kick
In Continuous Sparring 10oz gloves are to be used ( They will be supplied if competitors have none)

Sparring Equipment that is necessary to compete in this Tournament.
Gum Shields-Groin Guards-Shin Guards-Head Gear-Safety Hands and Foot Protectors. 10 ounce gloves ( Juniors up to 16 years 8oz 17 yearsplus 10oz ) to compete in Continuous Sparring

Continuous sparring will be in heights (not belts)
Junior Boys Heights
125CM
135CM
145CM
155CM
165CM
+165CM
Junior Girls Heights
140CM
155CM
165CM
+165CM