WKA - AMATEUR
RULES AND REGULATIONS
LIGHTCONTACT
Rule Change (As of 3-17-08)- Due to the fact that
we do not offer Light Contact divisions to belts below Advanced, any competitor,
regardless of belt rank, may compete in the Light Contact Continuous division.
There will be no special consideration given to the competitor with respect to
their belt level. The competitor may continue to compete in the lower belt
divisions in Forms, Point Fighting, and Weapons.
Equipment
- All competitors will be responsible for their own
personal equipment.
- Individually fitted breast-protector for all females 10
years and over.
- Individually fitted groin-protector for all juniors, men
and women.
- Shin and separate foot protectors. Must cover heel and
top of toes.
- Head protector (helmet). The top and back of head must
be protected. No headbands bandanas or jewelry allowed.
- Individually fitted teeth-protector (mouthpiece).
- Gloves 10oz Men and Women minimum. 10-12oz Kids and
Juniors minimum.
- Hand wraps- Long 100 inches or 2.5 meters max. Wide 2
inches or 5.08 cm max.
- Long pants with school t-shirt.
- Karate top, belt and facemask are optional equipment.
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Competitors must be in good physical shape and well groomed.
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The nails of the hands and feet must be cut short.
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The length of hair should not interfere with the face or pose a
safety hazard to the competitors. In the case of long hair, it may be contained
by a net or approved hair bands or holders without any metal content.
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Excessive use of grease, vaseline or similar substances is
prohibited.
Rules
of Conduct
- It is the duty of every
competitor to show fair play and good sportsmanship.
- Should a competitor not be ready to continue the match
because of his/her safety equipment is not working properly or for other
reasons, he/she shall retreat and raise one arm.
- Should a competitor receive a warning or in any other
way be incapacitated. The opposing competitor shall retreat to the nearest
neutral corner and wait for the center referee to signal that the match can
proceed again.
- When a competitor receives a warning or a reprimand from
the center referee he/she must bow or acknowledge indicating that he/she
understood the reason why.
- At the conclusion of the match. The competitors shall
stand on each side of the center referee and wait for the announcement. The
referee will then raise the arm of the winner and both competitors will
congratulate each other for their efforts.
Coaches
- Only one coach per match and must have a coach’s pass.
- At all times the coaches shall comply with the
directions of the center referee.
- Coaches must stay seated at all times. During the
round(s), coaches may advise and encourage their fighter in a proper manner.
Should a coach violate this rule the referee can issue a warning or expel the
coach or disqualify their fighter.
- A coach may forfeit their fighter if he/she deems it
irresponsible to let the match continue. This is indicated by throwing a towel
into the ring.
- A coach who has been expelled may not coach the
remaining of the tournament.
- Only the fighters and center referee may be present in
the ring during the match. If any other person enters the ring, the match is
immediately over.
Time and Target Areas
- 1-1.5 minute round for 12 & under for eliminations and
finals (NEW)
- 1-2 minute round for 13-17 yrs. for eliminations and
finals. (NEW)
- 2-2 minute rounds for Adults for eliminations and
finals. (NEW)
- Punches to the head are legal in all divisions.
(NEW)
- Target areas are; the top, sides, and face, not back of
the head. Torso, sides of body and kidneys.
- Contact must be made with the end of the gloves or the
foot area.
Points
- One point for legal punches and One point for a kick to
the body.
- Two points for a kick to the head.
- Three points for a jump kick to the body.
- Four points for a jump kick to the head.
Judging and Evaluation
The judges shall base their evaluation of the match on the
following guidelines
- Number of points scored
- Best technique
- Effective parries
- Effective parries and counterattacks
- Best combinations
- Fighting spirit and initiative
- Good sportsmanship and fair play
- Number of minus points
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Matches have 10 points max and 6 points min score per judge.
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When neither fighter dominates, following their points added to or
subtracted. The winning fighter of a round gets 10 points, his/her opponent 9
points.
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In Light contact knock-outs are not allowed.
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If an official warning was given, the judges shall immediately
award the opposing fighter with 2 points. A second warning the opposing fighter
gets 3 points. The judges will mark a W (for warning) under the foul on the
scorecard. A third warning results in the first minus point (penalty point).
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If an official minus point was given because of a foul and not
just a warning, each judge must deduct 1 point from the scorecard of the
involved fighter, immediately when the round is over. (10:9). Second minus point
is deducted by 2 points from the scorecard. (10:8). Third minus point is match
over by disqualification. The judges will mark an M (for minus point) under the
foul on the scorecard.
Illegal techniques
- Excessive contact, clinching, throws, aggressive
behavior, head butting, running out of the ring, strikes below the waist,
strikes with shins, elbows or palm side of glove, contact to the back of the
head, foot sweeps above the ankle or pushing with the gloves.
For More Information Contact:
United States-World Kickboxing Association
402 Reynolds Road
Tel: 270-651-3446
FAX: 270-659-0031
Internet:
sam@uswka.com
