Rules and Regulation  

Rules

-No groin kicks, no kicks direct to knee joint, no contact to the back, no grabbing, (hooking is accepted), no face punches.

Regulations

-All competitors must have a medical certificate of fitness stating that they are able to withstand the rigours of full contact karate or current Martial Art Board medical) this should be sent with the entry form (forms without medical certificates will be rejected).

-All competitors must have mouth guards and will NOT be permitted to fight without a mouth guard)

-Male competitors must have groin guards

-Female competitors may wear soft cupped breast guards. Shin/instep guards optional.

-Intermediate & novice competitors must wear shin/instep guards.

-Orgainisers reserve the right to combine divisions if needed.

-Late competitors or competitors withdrawing from their match without permission of the orgainisers will forfit their entry fee and match

-Incorrect weight will result in disqualification unless an opening is available in the heavier division.

Bouts

- 2 minute rounds with a 2 minute extension (2 extension can be given although a decision must be made after the second extension)

-Finals, 3 minute rounds with a 2 minute extension (2 extensions can be given although a decision must be made after the second extension)