COMBUDO

MMA Challenge Rules

Com = Combined, Complete, Combat and Competition. 

Budo = Martial Way with Ethics and Values.

MMA = Mixed Martial Arts

 

The Combudo MMA Challenge is an all-round Budo competition, with an emphasis on etiquette, fair play and good sportsmanship. The format is open to all styles of martial arts & MMA. Safety is paramount, and the matches will always be stopped if there is any doubt in the competitor's ability to defend themselves.

 

All competitors must abide by the Combudo Code of Etiquette and Conduct.  

 

Match Times:

1 x 4 mins + 1 min extra round (or until first point scored) if a draw after regular time.

10 second clinch rules apply.

30 second ground rules apply.

 

Weight Divisions: 

Physical Index = Body Weight in kg + Height in cm. 

230 - 240 - 250 - 260 (example: 80kg + 180cm = 260)

 

Competition Arena:

Tatami style safety flooring, with red boarders - Ring - MMA Octagon.

 

Attire:

Combudo MMA approved Lycra Shorts, Board Style Shorts, Muaythai/K1 Shorts or Gi (Karate, Judo or Jujitsu style).

Combudo MMA approved Rash Guards must be worn.

Combudo MMA approved MMA Gloves.

Combudo MMA approved Shin & Insteps.

Groin guard.

Mouth guard.

 

Official Combudo Bushido Rules:

Judgement:  

The match is won by Ippon or points after 4 minutes. If points are equal then there will be a 1 minute extra round until the first point score. If no point is scored then it goes to the scales, and the lightest competitor will win.

Points:

There are 3 types of points awarded:

Ippon

Half Ippon

Ippon = End

Half Ippon x 2 = End 

1 pt

 

Submission = Ippon 

 KO = Ippon

TKO = Ippon

Knockdown = for more than 4 seconds = Ippon

Knockdown = for less than 4 seconds = Half Ippon

Throws = a clean throw onto back = Half Ippon

Stun = 1 pt

Kime = 1 pt

 Unanswered combination (3 second rule) = 1 pt

 

Techniques Allowed:

·        Punches = Body.

·        Elbows = Body.

·        Knees = Legs - Body.

·        Kicks = Legs - Body.

·        Clinch, Grips, Throws and Takedowns (10 second rule applies).

·        Newaza (2 x 30 second rule applies) = Arm locks - Shime waza - Straight Leg Locks.

·        Punches - Knees to body on the ground only.

 

Fouls:

      ·    Head shots with punches, elbows kicks and knees.

·        Elbows aimed at 12 o'clock to the body on the ground.

·        Neck Cranks. 

·        Heel hooks, and any rotation of the legs.

·        Spiking (dropping opponent on head).

·        Biting, gouging and fish hooking.

·        Striking to the joints or throat. .

 

Combudo Code of Etiquette and Conduct:

All competitors must wear a clean gi with no rips or holes. School/style logo is allowed. 

When the competitors step on to the Tatami/Ring/MMA Octagon they must bow, then sit in seiza position until the chief referee calls them to the area. They will then bow to the referee, then to the officials and finally to each other. When the referee calls "Kamae-te hajimi" they will then commence. At the end of the match they will then follow the same sequence as the start, but always never showing there back to there opponent. The Combudo MMA Challenge is conducted in the true spirit of Budo with respect and sportsmanship at all times.