Southern Double Knives Competition Rules
News, April 21st, 2008
Marty Goldberg via the WCKML:
Here’s the rules for the full contact knives competition in Madison,
Wisconsin on May 3rd for anyone who’s interested:Southern Double Knives Competition Rules
The intent of this division is for the competitors to explore the
concepts they learn in their weapon sets in a live environment against
a resisting opponent. Since this is a double weapon division,
competitors are judged more favorably for using combinations rather
than single weapon hack and slash techniques, or wild flailing. Note
also that since the weapons are bladed weapons, competitors must treat
them as such – blunt edged “stick fighting” style techniques will be
discouraged.Ring Size: 16 x 16 ft.
Match Format:
This will be a performance and score limited competition. The match
will be awarded to the competitor reaching full score first.
- Competitors will start each exchange with at least one foot on the
edge of their respective ring sides.- Competitors will wait for the judge’s signal to begin, at which
point they may engage.- Competitors are separated after a 5 second exchange period, or after
a “kill” shot is achieved during the five second exchange period.- Points are awarded to each competitor after each exchange.
Scoring:
Full score will be a total of twelve (12) or (21) points depending on
the number of competitors and set at the discretion of the judges.
The entire body is a legal target. However, scoring follows the
following format:
- Clean entry/controlling slash followed by a secondary slash or stab
to lethal area: 3 points- Clean entry slash followed by a secondary slash or stab to a
non-lethal area: 2 points.- Clean single slash or stab to a lethal area: 2 points.
- Clean single slash to a non-lethal area of the body or legs,
followed by backing off: 1 point- Disarm: 4 points
- Simultaneous kill shots: No points, each cancel the other.
- Competitors leaving the match area 3 times are deducted 1 point.
Lethal “kill” areas are those designated by:
- The head and neck
- The middle of the torso via a stab
- Major artery areas of the arm and leg.
Judges:
There will be 3 corner judges, one middle referee, and a time keeper.
Equipment:
- Lei Tai Style Helmet (provided)
- Forearm padding (provided)
- Approved foam padded weapon (provided)
Protective Gear:
- Groin Protection (mandatory, not provided)
- Chest Protector (optional, provided)
Now’s the chance to prove the authentic Baat Jaam Dao/Yee Ji Cern Dao against all comers!
Who’s going?
Hmm… too far for me I’m afraid! And I’m not sure I’m too comfortable with this idea yet?! May as well be a double stick comp imo (which it is isn’t it?)
I was always of the impression that the knife should never be seen in action…