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SABAKI COMPETITION RULES
A. CONTEST STRUCTURE
B. FIGHTING RULES
Hand or elbow strikes to the neck, back and face areas are not permitted. All kicks and strikes to the groin are not permitted. All punches and elbow strikes to the body is allowed. Kicks to the head, body, legs and sweeps to the legs are permitted. Fighters may only grab the opponents shoulder or behind the neck to execute knee kicks, sweeps or throwing techniques but must release his hold immediately following the technique.
C. PENALTIES
Any fighter who deliberately and intentionally strikes his opponents face, neck or groin will be disqualified forthwith. If a fighter accidentally strikes his opponent in the forbidden areas, he will receive a penalty. Three penalty amounts to immediate disqualification. If a fighter continually moves outside the fighting area to avoid attack , he will receive a penalty. A fighter who repeatedly grabs and holds his opponent with both hands will receive a penalty.
D. SCORING
A fighter can win either by a knockout or decision. Winning by a knockout : If a fighter is downed and cannot rise after five seconds a knockout is declared. Winning by points: Any legal techniques that connects and instantly downs his opponents so that his hand and knee touches the mat or if he doubles over will be scored as one-half point. One-half point will also be scored for a single leg-sweep or throwing technique only if it is immediately followed by a controlled kick or punch. If a successful throw or sweep is executed and is not followed by a controlled punch or kick, a one sixth point will be awarded. A fight can be won if a fighter scores two one-half points and his opponent has no points. Winning by a decision: If no points are scored in a match, the fight will be awarded on the basis of relative spirit and technique excellence of the participants.
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First held in 1987 in Cape Town, the Sabaki Challenge Karate Championships merged in 1996 with the annual Invitational Championships.
Since then, it has grown into an International Tournament with hundreds of competitors from all over.
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The World Kumite Championships to be held in Pattaya, Thailand will be an event that will showcase the true spirit of the Martial Arts and have the top fighters in the World. Ashihara Karate will be there and it is our intention to use the Sabaki Challenge to select fighters for future WKO events. |
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In 2010, South Africa will be hosting the Soccer World Cup as well as the World Cup for Ashihara Karate. Will you be part of this prestigious event celebrating 30 Years of Ashihara Karate?
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