ISKA rules

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Introduction

This rulebook replaces all previously issued rules and reflect the official ISKA competition rules.

These current rules are valid for all member states, whereas consideration can be given to local legal requirements, in case the law requires such adjustments.

The official language of the IRC (International Rules Committee) is English. This rulebook can be translated in other languages by the IRC. In case of any discrepancies, the official English version shall prevail.

Without the specific written consent of either ISKA or the IRC this rulebook shall not be copied, published or distributed in any way (also electronically).

The rulebook can be ordered for free through the official Web site of the IRC ISKA Europe.

Contents

Part 1: General

1. ISKA / IRC
2. Amateur status
3. Doping
4. Registration
5. Age categories
6. Weigh-in and medical examinations
7. Tournament organization
8. Referees

Part 2: Point fighting

1. Clothing and outfit
2. Matches, weight divisions and match time
3. Referee’s power
4. Beginning, interruption and end of fights
5. Rules of competition
6. Points and scoring
7. Warnings and penalty points
8. Competition safety rules
9. Protests

Part 3: Forms

1. Overview, scoring and presentation
2. Traditional Japanese hardstyle
3. Traditional Korean hardstyle
4. Softstyle
5. Musical form: freestyle empty hand
6. Musical form: freestyle weapon
7. Weapon traditional: no music
8. Veterans traditional

Part 4: Amateur rules and regulations

1. ISKA amateur weight classes
2. Physical examination
3. Divisions and rounds
4. Rules of conduct inside and outside the ring
5. Fighter and seconds
6. Matches in full contact, kickboxing and Thaiboxing
7. ASKA Amateur Division scoring rules
8. Protests and alteration of decisions in amateur events

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