Competition Rules
Semi-Kempo
( to be organized mandatory in all world and continental championships
*Small resume : touchpointed system , just stand-up fighting / controlled punches and kicks with a turn-return traiectory .
TECHNIQUES PERMITTED
- Punches to the body
- Punches to the head ( no more than 2 punches in the same action )
- Kicks to the body
- Kicks to the head ( just circulars )
- Sweepings ( grabbing the opponent just 1 sec or without grabbing )
Other specifications :
-All the strikes (kicks and punches) must be used having a good control , “touch pointed” , with a turn-return trajectory .
-In case of more than 1 ( one ) correct strikes in the same action , only the first good one could be scored .
-any techniques which are not specified in the „Techniques Permitted ” are illegal .
-max. 3 strikes in the same action are allowed (example of using strikes : punch-kick-kick or punch-kick-punch , punch-punch-kick , etc..)
FIGHTING TIME
1 round x 3 minutes (running time) .
In case of a draw there will be an extra round until one competitor will get a point . In the extra round the first one who will get the point will be the winner
POINTS
- Punches : 1 point
- Kicks to the body : 1 point
- Kicks to the head : 2 points
- Jumping kicks to the body : 2 points
- jumping kicks to the head : 3 points
- Sweepings : 1 point
PENALTIES
- In case of intentioned fouls the ring referee will give : warning , -1 , -3 points , disqualification.
- Fouls : too hard , intentioned KD , stepping out , nonsportive behaviour , comments , etc......
HOW TO WIN
-By decision
-By abandon
-Anytime during the fight when there are 5 points difference between competitors
EQUIPMENT
- White Gi pants next to the ankle , Black Gi jacket , Red/Blue belts depending by the corner .
- Boxing gloves 8-10 oz. , Red/Blue depending by the corner .
- groin protection for men and chest protection for women , just under the clothes .
- any model of shinguard (NO plastic insertion inside) , not necessary to cover the entire foot .
- mouthguard (gum-shield ) .
- headgear with plastic mask under 16 y.o. , in the color of the respective corner
* in case of using headgear with plastic mask the mouth-guard is optional