GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition area

The competition area measures 8 m x 8 m.

Competitors

2 competitors, 1 with blue protection (chong)

1 with red protection (hong)

Duration

Keub-grades : 1 non-stop round of 2 minutes

Dan-grades : 1 non-stop round of 3 minutes

Coach

There is no coach allowed on the competition area

Winner/loser

Decision for winning is made by 2 judges and 1 Head referee.

• 2 judges in the corner of the competition area
• 1 Head referee leading the competition game

Match score

Points during the competition will be published.

At the end of the competition the central judges will announce the winner of the game.

Direct elimination

The sparring competition is a competition with direct elimination ! So the winner goes to the next round and the loser has to quits the competition.

COMPETITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

1. Competitors can participate at own risk !
   Every competitor needs a private insurance or federation insurance.
2. Competitors are also required to wear their appropriate belt to signify their proper rank.
   All Dangrades should bring a copy of their dan-certificate !
3. Competitors are required to wear a dobok (Hapkido uniform) while competing. Uniforms must be clean, not torn and worn at all times during their performance. Removal of uniform top, pants or belt is not permitted during performance. T-shirts are not allowed.
4. The medal ceremony will not take place when the competitor is not in uniform (dobok).

4. All uniforms and  equipment may not be insulting, vulgar or offensive as deemed by the Tournament Officials.
5. Every kind of jewellery (watches, bracelets, piercings, earrings, etc. ) worn is prohibited !
6. Finger and toe nails must be kept neat and trimmed !
    

PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Every competitor has to bring his own protection equipment !

1.    OBLIGATED protection

Head protector in soft quality, no hard parts and the front side should be open from chin to eyebrow (Taekwondo style)

Chest protection (Hoogoo - Taekwondo style)

Groin protection for men  - for women optional

2.    PERMITTED protection ( = optional)

Underarm protection (only underarm)

Leg protection and eventually shin protection

Mouth protection (mouthpiece)

SECURITY CHECK

At least 15 minutes before the start of the game the competitor has to pass  the security check at the competition area entrance.

The referee will check the equipment (protection) a second time before the beginning of the game.

When the referee decides that the protection worn by the competitor is not safe he can decide to change that part of the equipment.

 SCORING TECHNIQUES

1. Punching & striking techniques (chireugi)

Only punching with a fist in a proper manner is permitted. All other kinds of striking and punching are prohibited !

Punching is only permitted in the middle section, on the front and the side of the hoogoo (chest protector) ! No back fist !

Punching is only permitted in a fight when both competitors are fighting in a standing way. It's forbidden to punch when one of both is on the ground.
 

2. Kicking
   • Low section 1  (ankle to knee) Only Low spinning heel kick and sweeps are permitted
   • Low section 2  (from knee to hip) Side kicks and all heel kicks prohibited (yop chagi & dwikumchi dwaetaebu chagi)
      
   • Middle section (from hip to shoulders) All kicking techniques permitted
   • High section (head) all kicks allowed except  the spinning heel kick !!! (dwidora chagi)
      
3. Joint locks & arm bars (keokki)

All joint locks and arm bars on wrists, arms and legs are permitted.

Joint locks have to be done within 3 seconds after grabbing the opponent.
 

4. Throwing  & take downs (tonjigi)

All throwing & take down techniques are permitted.

A throw has to be done within 5 seconds after grabbing the opponent.
 

5. Choking

Choking is only allowed during a ground fight.

When choking is started the judge starts counting from 1 to 8 seconds.
 

6. Clinching

Clinching is when the 2 opponents have close contact by grabbing with 2 hands.

When both competitors start clinching they can only perform a throw, take down, an arm bar or a joint lock on arms or legs, all striking, punching or kicking techniques are forbidden !

Clinching time is maximum 5 seconds.

FORBIDDEN OR ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES

1. Attacks to the groin.
2. Strikes with open hand or elbow on any place of the opponents body.
3. No back fists !
4. No attack with the knee
5. No handattack in the face
6. No punching when the opponent is on the floor
7. No punching or kicking during clinching
8. No head buts !
9. Side kicks to low section 2 !
10. Heel kicks to low section 2 !
11. Spinning heel kick to high section (head) !
12. Threats of attacks as above (no contact)
13. Turning the opponents` body with a legbar to break his back !

WINNING THE COMPETITION GAME

1.     Win by K.O.

2.     Win by Referee Stop Contest

3.     Win by score or superiority

4.     Win by withdrawal

5.     Win by disqualification

6.     Win by referee's punitive declaration

SPECIAL REMARKS

Overly aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated !
In that case the referee can decide to end the competition game.

In the case that any matters not specified in the Rules occur, they shall be decided through consensus by the refereeing officials of the pertinent game.

AWARDS:

• There will be a medal for the first 3 competitors of each category or division
  A gold medal for the first place, a silver medal for the second place and a bronze medal for the third place.