This division is for the competition of all belt ranks and all age divisions.
Controlled contact sparring. Division is setup as a sparring bracket. Matches are two 45-second rounds with a 30-second break in between. Competitors must use two technique exchanges. Judge will break the competitors after each exchange. Judges point to determine the winner of each round. In the event of a tie another 30-second tie-breaker round will be held. Judges will point to determine the winner of the tiebreaker. Award placement for 1st, 2nd, and the two tied for 3rd. Judging criteria will focus on proper execution of the techniques, allowable target areas, control, and speed. Techniques must be properly chambered. Competitors will receive a single warning per match for excessive contact, avoiding the fight, illegal contact, or poor sportsmanship. Any additional infraction will result in loss of the round. Competitors must wear approved headgear, face shield (youth only), groin cup, chest guard, gloves, foot pads, shin pads, and elbow pads (adults only).
Sparring Equip
Scoring Example