core-illegal-actions
ILLEGAL ACTIONS AND FORCE ASSESSMENT
NOTE: Illegal safety actions will:
- Immediately start escalation policy
- No Points will be earned
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Prohibited Strikes
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DO NOT strike the back of the head, spine, groin, and feet. Striking with the crossguard to any body part is also prohibited. It is mandatory to NOT attack these targets, even if your opponent exposes themselves recklessly
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Avoiding Invalid Exposure
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DO NOT expose an invalid target, whether intentionally or not
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Takedowns and Throws
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NO takedowns and throws
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Submission Holds and Joint Locks
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NO submission holds or joint locks
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Striking the Floor and Throwing Swords
(Warning)
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NO striking the floor with the sword or throwing it
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Taunting and Provocative Behavior
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NO Taunting or any provocative behavior
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Ring Maneuvers
(Warning)
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NO pushing, shoving, or tripping an opponent out of the ring. NO intentionally leaving the ring
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Hands and Feet Strikes
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(NO punches or kicks) - Strikes using hands and feet, such as punches or kicks, are not permitted
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Controlled Strikes
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Ensure strikes are controlled, (Strike Force & Excessive Force), to prevent unnecessarily powerful hits that can cause severe injury. Scoring attacks do not require significant force
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Buckler Strike
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Striking with the buckler is an illegal action and not allowed
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Cover Deep with Shallow
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Willfully blocking with a shallow target to cover a deep target. If a director deems this was a willful action then the director/judge has the authority to change the shallow target to a deep target for point value. For example, covering a head strike with your arm will count as a head strike.
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