Pro-Hapkido Sparring Divisions and Rules
Self-Defense Showmanship Rules Short List:
Divisions - All ages, all belts
Participants will demonstrate 3-5 self-defense techniques from the following categories:
Wrist Grabs, Body Grabs, Seated Defense, Ground Defense, Punch Defense and Kick Defense
Techniques will be scored on a scale of 0-10. Winner will be determined by highest total score. Participants will be broken into divisions by age and skill.
Each participant will be judged individually on their performance as a defender; participants are allowed to choose their techniques from any of the defense categories listed above.
Only Black belts may demonstrate weapons defense or multiple attackers
Pro-Hapkido Stand-up Rules Short List (Similar To Taekwondo Sparring):
Divisions - All ages, all belts
3 minute maximum time limit.
5min. max time on semi final matches. (Subject to change day of event)
1 full point for a punch, kick or knee strike that result in visible shock to the opponent.
1/2 point for a punch, kick or knee that connects but does not have enough power to stop the opponent.
1 point for fully controlled take downs ( both feet in the air).
1/2 point for any take downs.
NO kicks or strikes to head.
NO kicking below the belt unless the intent is to sweep.
NO throws or takedowns that are intended to cause extreme injury.
Participant who receives the most points within the time limit wins.
Equipment requirements for the stand-up rulesAll participants must wear proper shin/instep protectors, gloves with or without fingers (Gloves must have enough padding to soften hard blows (*1 1/2”), NO MMA GLOVES!), chest pads, mouth piece and groin protector.
Pro-Hapkido Elite (includes ground) Rules Short List:Divisions- All belts, Ages 14 and up only.(anyone under 16 will not be matched up against adults).
3 minute maximum time limit.
5min. max time on semi final matches. (Subject to change day of event)
1 full point for a punch, kick or knee strike that result in visible shock to the opponent
1/2 point for a punch, kick or knee that connects but does not have enough power to stop the opponent.
1 point for fully controlled take downs (both feet in the air).
1/2 point for any take downs.
1 point for submission/tap out.
Once both contestants are on the ground, a 45 second time limit goes into effect.
Once the 45 second time limit is reached both contestants will be made to stand up and sparring will continue
NO striking once on the ground.
NO strikes to head.
NO kicking below the belt unless the intent is to sweep.
NO throws or takedowns that are intended to cause extreme injury.
Participant who receives the most points within the time limit wins.
Equipment requirements for Pro-Hapkido:All participants must wear traditional uniform ( sleeves of the uniform must cover the elbows), proper shin/instep protectors, gloves with or without fingers (Gloves must have enough padding to soften hard blows (*1 1/2”), NO MMA GLOVES!), groin protector and mouth piece.
Forearm protectors optional. Female competitors can wear female chest protectors under uniform. All equipment will be inspected on site.
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