Classic Combat Sparring is a traditional martial arts competition emphasizing control, technique, and athlete safety in a semi-contact, continuous sparring format. This division is designed exclusively for amateur competitors and prioritizes sportsmanship over power.

GENERAL RULES

Format

• Continuous sparring under traditional martial arts standards
• Emphasis on technique, control, balance, and sportsmanship
• Knockouts are strictly prohibited
• Excessive force, dangerous techniques, or uncontrolled contact result in immediate disqualification
• This is not a point-per-strike or knockout-based competition

✅ Clarification:

Commonly referred to as semi-contact — a format requiring controlled techniques with no intent or increased risk of causing injury or knockout.

⚠️ New for 2025:

The Kick Minimum Rule is no longer in effect.

Match Duration

• Youth Divisions: 1 round × 2 minutes
• Adult Divisions: 1 round × 3 minutes

Overtime (If Tied)

• 1 × 1-minute overtime round
• Additional rounds continue until a winner is declared