General Rules San Shou/ San Da  competition Center Judge is Ultimate Authority for safety sake     Fighting Area 24 feet by 24 feet/ Total platform 32 feet by 32 feet or that defined at tournament by Center judge   PROHIBITED Groin, Back of Head, Side of Knee, Spinal Cord, Throat, Head Lock Throws, Head Butts, Elbow Strikes (except defense).   All warnings by center judge = ½ point deduction Malicious attacks (decision by center judge) automatic disqualification. WEAPONS ALLOWED Hands, Feet, Knee (except to face), Shin, Shoulder, Hip   POINTS Punches head body 1 point Kicks body 1 point Kicks head 2 points Kicks to legs are allowed but receive no points   Throws and Knock downs 3 types Devastating throw 3 POINTS, clean takedown while left standing 2 POINTS, Both go to ground with thrower on top or on knees 1 POINT, both on ground no clear winner or reversal 0 POINTS   Wrestling style takedowns are allowed (knee can touch with shoot)   Any technique with contact that pushes or forces opponent out of fighting area (24/24) is 1 point.  Stepping out voluntarily is a ½-point deduction   Any technique that results in one leaving the area is automatic 5 points for fighter left on the platform.  If fighter forces opponent out of  3 times  it constitutes a technical knockout TKO. Standing 8 count rule is to be enforced   Rules for different divisions Beginner/ Intermediate/ Masters (over 32)/ Youth divisions Gloves (at least twelve ounce boxing type except under 10 years old 9 ounce) Shin guards, Headgear, Mouthpiece, Groin Protection, Body Armor for females.   All rules above apply with the addition of : Controlled Contact,   Defined===demonstration of technique without Drawing of blood, Red Marks, Head snap backs, or any strike deemed not controlled by center judge. Warning system of points apply, malicious will be disqualified.       CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONS 18-32  Male   Boxing type Gloves 12 ounces or higher, Groin protection, mouthpiece. headgear optional, shin guards optional (both are recommended)   Female Add chest protection   These divisions are full contact all General Rules Apply