Rules & Regulations
Classifications:
Competitors are classified based on G-Series category, also any karate, tae kwon do, kempo, boxing,
kickboxing, muay thai, or any other martial arts experience. The following guidelines may be overruled based
on the above listed experience. The following classifications are as follows:
G-3: - 0-5 fights. Under one year of training experience.
G-2: - 6-10 fights with a minimum of 2 wins at the G-3 level.
G-1: - 10+ fights with a minimum of 2 wins at the G-2 level.
Required Safety Gear:
G-3: 12 oz. gloves, full-face headgear, full body shield, shin & instep guards.
G-2: 12 oz. gloves, open-face headgear, shin & instep guards.
G-1: 12 oz. gloves.
All fighers must utilize a mouthguard and groin cup
Illegal Techniques
All Classes:
Takedowns or throwing opponent down
Striking an opponent's back
Striking an opponent while they are down
G-3:
Leg kicks
Knee kicks to head or below the hip
Striking with elbows
Holding for more than 3 seconds
Sweeping the legs
Tripping an opponent
G-2:
Striking with elbows
Knee kicks to the head
Holding for more than 3 seconds
G-1:
Striking with elbows
Holding for more than 3 seconds
Legal Techniques:
G-3:
Punches
Backhands
All kicks above the hip
Knee kicks to body (to areas protected by the body shield)
G-2:
Punches
Backhands
All kicks
Knee kicks below the neck
Sweeping
G-1:
Punches
Backhands
All kicks
Knee kicks below the neck
Sweeping
Holding (up till 3 seconds)
Warnings:
A warning will be issued when:
A fighter executes an illegal technique by accident
A fighter goes out of the ring/mat accidentally
Point Deduction:
Repetition of the above listed warnings will result in the loss of 1 point per infraction.
Disqualification:
The INTENTIONAL use of ANY illegal technique will result in immediate disqualification.
Any unsportsman-like conduct may result in disqualification.
Length of Matches:
G-3: 1 round / 2 minutes per round (a draw will result in a 2-minute extension)
G-2: 2 rounds / 2 minutes per round (1 minute rest between each round)
G-1: 3 rounds / 2 minutes per round (1 minute rest between each round)
Methods of Victory:
Win by K.O.
Win by T.K.O.
Win by decision
Win by opponent's disqualification
Methods of Victory (Defined):
K.O. (Knockout):
The GMC observes a 3 knockdown rule. A knockdown will be counted if one person goes down from the impact of a blow.
A competitor will be awarded the victory if their opponent is unable to respond within:
G-3: 5 counts
G-2: 10 counts
G-1: 10 counts
T.K.O. (Technical Knock Out):
A T.K.O. is registered when the referee deems that one fighter is receiving continuous blows. In the G-3 category,
a T.K.O. will be called if a fighter is receiving blows continuously for 5 seconds or longer. In the G-2 and G-1 category,
the referee will call a T.K.O. if they feel that the fighter receiving the blows is in danger of excessive injury. A T.K.O.
will also be called if the cornermen of a fighter throws a towel into the ring.
Standing 8-Count:
A standing 8-count will be started while a fighter is still on his feet, and only if the referee deems that
the fighter has been subject to excessive damage by blows from the opponent.
Decision:
G-3:
The G-3 level is based around a 15-point system. These points are awarded for legal techniques within the match.
The first person to reach 15 points will be declared the winner. If the match has gone the distance with no
contestant reaching 15 points, the contestant who has accumulated the most points will be declared the winner.
Point System Breakdown (G-3 level):
Punch: 1 point
Kick: 2 points
Kick to the head: 3 points
G-2 and G-1:
When a match exceeds the time limit of a round, the judges will score the fighters based on a 10-point system.
1 point if the fighter has been dominant in the round
2 points if the fighter scored a knockdown or standing 8-count against their opponent. (A second
knockdown doesn't count within the same round)
The points will be totaled and the fighter with the most points will be awarded the victory. If the fighters receive
the same amount of points, the judges will call a draw.
Unanimous Decision:
All 3 judges award a victory to the same fighter.
Majority Decision:
A majority decision occurs when two judges award a decision to one fighter, and the other judge awards
a draw. Also when two judges award a draw, and the other judge awards a decision to a fighter.
Split Decision:
A split decision occurs when two judges award a decision to one fighter, and the other judge awards a
decision to the other fighter.
Draw:
A draw occurs if all three judges award a draw, or if one judge awards a decision to one fighter, the
second judge awards a decision to the other fighter, and the third judge awards a draw.