IKF San Shou / Sanda "GENERAL" Rules
- Kicks are allowed to the inside and outside of the legs as well as the
upper body.
- Knee and elbow strikes are allowed - For details see "Legal
Techniques" Below.
- All types of Judo & Wrestling Throws are Legal In San Shou / Sanda.
- Fighters have 5 seconds after clinch to execute a takedown, throw or sweep
or they are separated by the center referee.
- The bout may take place on either a raised platform with no ropes or in a
boxing ring with ropes.
IKF
SAN SHOU / SANDA SCORING and JUDGING
- There are 2 aspects of IKF San Shou /
Sanda Scoring. Stand Up and Takedown scores. Both are ADDED
scores by each judge on their scoring "CLICKERS".
- STAND UP: Three Judges will score each fighter by each landed
strike "1" Point (Punch or Kick) per strike landed clean and with
power. Glove to glove contact does not count as points, clash of kicks, and
neither does slap punches while in a clinch.
- Keep in mind, a kick that lands but is "CAUGHT" by the receiving
fighter and the receiving fighter FOLLOWS with a counter that lands effectively,
or a throw/sweep that is executed effectively, the kick DOES NOT count as a
point.
- TAKEDOWNS: After each throw, takedown, sweep etc, the bout referee
will stop the action and award points if earned. To indicate points earned, the
referee, after both fighters are standing, will POINT his hand to the fighter
who is awarded the points while his other hand is raised high in the air showing
the point total with his fingers. He will also yell the point score verbally.
These points awarded shall be recorded by each judge on their count "Clickers"
in each of their hands to the awarded fighters point total.
- IKF
JUDGES SCORING
- At the end of each round, each judge will write the TOTAL amount of points
for each fighter on their score card. Although the WINNER will only receive "1"
point on the MASTER SCORE SHEET kept by the Chief Ringside Scorekeepers, it is
good for review purposes to know the total points each judge scored the bout as.
- At the end of each round, the Chief Ringside Scorekeepers will only give "1"
point to the WINNING fighter who is the fighter with the most points in the
round. The losing fighter will receive "0" points.
- At the end of the bout, unless the bout was stopped prior to the end of the
scheduled rounds (KO, TKO DQ etc.) the fighter with the most rounds WON will win
the bout.
- IKF
REFEREE POINTS AWARDED
- 5A: 0 Points:
- If a fighter attempts a throw and the other fighter pulls him/her down with
them, and neither show control. This is the decision of the referee.
- One opponent uses a falling technique to attack and does not succeed.
- One opponent uses a flying offensive technique with a deliberately falling
technique, the latter will not score a point.
- 5B: 1 Point:
- "IF" The fighter being thrown uses a throw "COUNTER
TECHNIQUE" and reverses the beginning thrower in regards to position of
control or command, the fighter who ends up in the controlling or commanding
position within a count of "1" after both fighters hit the floor shall
receive the 1 point awarded. If both end up side by side, no points shall be
awarded.
- 5C: 2 Points:
- Any knockdown from a strike (Punch or Kick) will award 2 points to the
striker as long as the technique (strike) is clean and the standing
fighter does not touch the ring floor.
- On such a strike, if the fallen fighter does not require to be given a
standing 8 count and rises off the matt quickly after the knockdown, again, this
is 2 points.
- However, If an 8 count is required after a strike drops a fighter, this
will be awarded "3" points. See below.
- Any basic throw that is not high altitude or of extreme skill/difficulty
will be awarded 2 points to the thrower. Anytime one fighter throws, sweeps or
shoves his/her opponent to the floor without the thrower touching the ring floor
with anything but his/her feet.
- The opponent is forced to fall by the competitors techniques, including the
competitors deliberately falling while dodging defensively, the standing fighter
shall be awarded "2" Points.
- 5D: 3 Points:
- Any HIGH ALTITUDE or EXPLOSIVE, DEVASTATING THROW shall be
awarded 3 points.
- Any knockdown from a strike or any technique that requires the referee to
give a fighter a standing 8 count, the fighter not being given the 8 count will
receive 3 Points. The referee will give the standing 8 count first and
then award points as required unless he, the referee elects to stop the bout
instead.
- The opponent is knocked down by a dropping sweep where his feet fly out
from under him where he lands on his back. It is OK if the sweepers hands touch
the ground.
HOW A WINNER IS
DETERMINED IN IKF SAN SHOU / SANDA
- The fighter with the most ROUNDS WON at the end of the bout is the winner
OR;
- If a fighter is knocked out, counted out by the ring referee, receives a
TKO (Technical Knockout) or the referee stops the bout because he feel a fighter
is not able or should not continue due to safety issues, the other fighter will
win the bout OR;
- Other ways to stop a bout and win a bout can be due to Injury or
Disqualification due to Fouls.
IKF
SAN SHOU / SANDA TECHNIQUES
- Legal Techniques;
- Punches to the head and body.
- Elbows to the body
- Elbows to the head for Amateurs are allowed in some juriisidctions as well
as in PRO Bouts.
- Kicks to the head, body and legs.
- Knees to the legs & body
- Knees to the head for Amateurs are allowed in some juriisidctions as well
as in PRO Bouts.
- Throws and takedowns.
- In some bouts, when requested, knees may be approved and allowed.
- Illegal Techniques;
- Biting.
- Head Butts.
- Joint Attacks.
- Elbow Strikes.
- Holding and Hitting.
- Open Hand Strikes.
- Strikes to the Groin.
- Strikes to the Knees.
- Kicks or Punches to the Spine.
- Throws that involve Joint Manipulation.
- Kicks or Punches to the back of the Head.
RING BOUNDARY - Off
The Ring
- If the bout is fought on a platform floor with no ropes, there will be no "PUSHING"
of a fighter out of the ring. This will result in a warning, then a point foul,
and finally, a disqualification of the pusher.
- However, if a fighter runs off the platform and is not FIGHTING or
DEFENDING as they leave the platform, this will result in a warning, then 1
point awarded to his/her opponent and finally, an automatic TKO loss.
- If a fighter goes off the ring while fighting or defending, the referee
will simply begin both fighters again at center ring.
IKF
SAN SHOU / SANDA DRESS CODE Shorts are MANDATORY-
NO Long Pants!
San Shou / Sanda Rules SAFETY EQUIPMENT FOR EQUIPMENT - CLICK
HERE!
- AMATEUR Safety Equipment
- Headgear Is not mandatory - Except in TOURNAMENTS & the United
Kingdom.
- Shin Pads - Shin-n-instep padding
- MANDATORY FOR ALL AMATEUR BOUTS IN FLORIDA.
- Are Not Mandatory in single event bouts but may be used.
- For SAFETY Reasons Shin Pads are MANDATORY in all IKF
"AMATEUR TOURNAMENT" competitions.
- Fighters must supply their own Shin Pads. However, in some events, these
are provided by the promoter.
- Groin Cup is Mandatory.
- Mouthpiece is Mandatory.
- Handwraps are Mandatory.
- Fight Gloves (That will be supplied by
all
IKF Event Promoters) are Mandatory. 8 & 10 Ounce Gloves. See
Weight
Classes For Glove Sizes. (10 & 12 ounce size used in
Amateur Tournament Competition)
- PRO Safety Equipment
- Headgear Is Not Allowed in PRO IKF
Bouts.
- Groin Cup is Mandatory.
- Mouthpiece is Mandatory.
- Shin-n-instep padding -Not Allowed
- Hand Wraps are Mandatory.
- Fight Gloves (That will be supplied by
all
IKF Event Promoters) are Mandatory. 8 & 10 Ounce Gloves. See
Weight
Classes
Round
Lengths
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