Rules of Engagement:

To reflect the modern warrior values, the first Budo Challenge will pit four fighters in six different weight classes, each representing their own martial art and wearing a gi, fighting three, three-minute rounds, to determine preferably by submission, who is the best. No strikes or kicks are allowed. A new and unique set of rules have been formulated so that strategy, action, and submission attempts are rewarded while stalling and controlling your opponent with no purpose or intent is penalized. A single point is scored for achieving common grappling positions, while multiple points are awarded for submission attempts which cause the opponent to execute a technique to escape. The goal of the Budo Challenge is to reward strategy, originality and action so the best warriors truly win.

Match Duration: 3 x 3 minute round with one minute rest period

Scoring - Positive Points:

One Point:
> Throw with control on the ground for 3 seconds
> Any reversal that is not a scramble
> Sweeps
> Passing the guard
> Knee on the stomach
> Mount
> Taking the back

Three Points:
> A submission attempt that presents significant danger to the opponent

Scoring - Negative Points:

-1 Point Standing:
>Stalling or keeping the same grip without any offensive action for more than 15 seconds

-1 Point On the Ground:
> Holding the same position for more than 20 seconds without any attack
> Pulling guard

-1 Point At All Times:
> Avoiding the fight
> Running away from the fighting area

Legal Techniques:
> All throws, reversals and sweeps
> All Submissions chokes, arm-locks, knee-locks, heel-hooks, wristlocks, biceps and calf-locks, foot-locks

Illegal Techniques:
> All neck-cranks and cervical holds
> Slamming the opponent to escape a finishing hold

Disqualifications:
> Eyes gouges, grabbing the hair or the genitals
> Any intentional strikes including but not limited to punching, kicking, kneeing etc
> Using any illegal finishing holds
> Twisting of fingers and toes
> Running away from the fighting area when a submission is applied. In other words leaving the fighting area to escape a submission
> Escaping the fighting area 3 times in one match

Submission Action:
> Tapping the mat or the opponent’s more than once
> Verbal announcement such as “stop”, in any of the competitors languages (to be reviewed during the rules meeting)

Protective Gear:
- Knee and elbow pads
- Mouthpiece
- Cup

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