USAWKF Regulations - Application Events

Shuaijiao Competition

• The competition area will be no less than twenty (20) feet square and no wider than twenty-five (25) feet on a side.
• The competition area and safety area will be covered by a judo-style or wrestling mat, affixed such that sections will not separate, and considered by the Chief Referee to be suitable and safe for competition.
• The safety area will extend minimally three (3) feet on each side of the area.
• The safety area will be clearly marked as being separate from the competition area.
• The competition and safety areas will be flat and devoid of hazards.

Protection Gear and Required Attire

• All males are required to wear a protective groin cup. Mouthguards are recommended for all competitors but not required.
• Glasses and contact lenses are not allowed.
• All competitors must wear a traditional shuai jiao uniform.

Weight Divisions

Men

• Flyweight: > 131 lbs.
• Light Weight: 131 - 145 lbs.
• Light Middleweight: 146 - 160 lbs
• Middleweight: 151 - 174 lbs.
• Light Heavyweight: 175 - 194 lbs.
• Heavyweight: 195 - 214 lbs.
• Super Heavyweight: >215 lbs.

Women

• Flyweight: > 106 lbs.
• Light Weight: 106 - 115 lbs.
• Light Middleweight: 116 - 125 lbs.
• Middleweight: 126 - 140 lbs.
• Light Heavyweight: 141 - 155 lbs.
• Heavyweight: >155 lbs.

Judges

This panel consists of a Referee and at least two judges (no more than four) and an Arbitrator.

Duration of Bout

• Each bout shall consist of three (3) rounds, each of which shall last a maximum of three (3) minutes with a one (1) minute rest between them.
• The round starts when the Referee gives the signal and stops each time he/she so indicates verbally and with the proper signal.
• The Timekeeper will signal with an audible bell, buzzer or whistle when thirty (30) seconds are left in the round and when time expires in each round.

Scoring

• The result of a match is determined by the first contestant to score two (2) points, or by the highest score at the end of three rounds, or by tie break round or by decision, by disqualification, or by a foul imposed upon one contestant.
• A point is awarded on the basis of the following criteria for a valid technique:
  
  
  • When the opponent is thrown so that he/she touch his/her back, or any part thereof , to the mat.
  • When the opponent is thrown such that he/she touches both knees to the mat.
  • When the opponent is thrown so that he/she touches one hand/arm and one knee to the mat.
• If both contestants fall together, the following applies:
  
  
  • If they land side by side, there is no score.
  • If one lands on top of the other, he/she shall win a point.
• If a player remains within the competition area and throws the opponent outside of the area, he/she shall be awarded a point based on Section 2 above.
• An effective technique which is in the process of execution such that it cannot be stopped, and which is executed at the same time that the end of the round is signaled, is considered valid and must be scored.
• The Scorekeeper tallies the points as they are awarded, adds them up for each contestant at the end of the bout, and tells the Announcer, who announces the winner.
• When one or both contestants touch at least two parts of the body to the mat, the Referee will stop the bout and bring the contestants back to the starting position.
• When a judge sees what he/she believes is a point he/she will so signal by blowing a blast on a whistle.

Prohibited Behavior

• The following shall constitute prohibited behavior and may result in a penalty or foul being imposed upon the offender:
  
  
  • Evading or stalling (in the spirit of good, hard competition, a referee will allow ten seconds in which to attempt a throw, at which time the contestants will be required to change their grip)
  • Executing any kind of impact blow, or attempting to do the same
• Gouging to any part of the body
• All finger, wrist locks and twisting of joints of locking of joints alone or locks executed with disregard to the opponent's safety. (Note: Joint locks used in conjunction with a throw and with the highest regard to the opponent's safety are permitted)
• Hair-grabbing
• Use of chokes
• Speaking during the bout
• Arguing with any official
• Refusing to obey the directions of any official
• Showing disregard for opponent's safety
• Continuing the bout once out of the competition area
• Any other condition for which the Referee believed a penalty should be imposed

Penalties

The imposing of penalties and the scale of penalties shall be at the sole discretion of the arbitrator. (Note: The arbitrator should take the considerations of the Judges into account before making any penalty decision)

Operations of Matches

• Terms and gestures used by officials shall be as noted in the old I.S.C.A. handbook as traditional hand signals.
• Two contestants are call to the ring. They bow to the mat, Referee, then to the Judges' table, and then to each other on the Referee's command.
• At the start and end of each round, contestants bow to each other, and to the Referee on command.
• When the Referee stops the bout, contestants go back to their starting positions to await the call.
• At the end of the bout, the Referee holds up the hand of the victor as the Announcer calls his/her name.
• Upon leaving the mat at the end of the bout, contestants bow both to each other, to the Referee, to the Judges' table, and then to the mat.
• The Timekeeper stops the clock every time the Referee so commands by signal or verbally and resumes timing when the Referee verbally indicates.

Extensions

• If, after 3 rounds, the score is tied or there is no score, there will be a one (1) minute rest followed by a three (3) minute tie-break round. The first contestant to score wins.
• If no score is made during the extension, then the contestant who scored first during regulation time shall win.
• If there was no score in regulation time and no score in extension, the Judges will make a decision as to the winner based upon:
  
  
  • Fighting Spirit and Attitude
  • Superiority of Tactics and Technique
    
    

Light Contact Free-Sparring Competition

The judging procedures for this event are meant to help promote the quality of Chinese martial arts free fighting. The will be 5 weight divisions for men and 3 weight divisions for women as follows:

Men

• Lightweight: Below 140 lbs.
• Light Middleweight: 140 - 159 lbs.
• Middleweight: 160 - 179 lbs.
• Heavyweight: 180 - 199 lbs.
• Super Heavyweight: 200 lbs. and over

Women

• Lightweight: Below 125 lbs.
• Middleweight: 125 - 144 lbs.
• Heavyweight: 145 lbs. and over

Gold, Silver and Bronze medal will be awarded to the top 3 fighters in each weight division.

Time Limits

All bouts will be 30 seconds. Fighting time and the clock will stop as dictated by the Referee.

Protective Equipment

Competitors are responsible for their own protective equipment. The following is a list of the mandatory and optional equipment.

MANDATORY: Head Protector, Mouthguard, Groin Cup (males), Safety Gloves, Foot Protection

OPTIONAL: Goggles, Chest Protector, Shin Protection

Competition Format

Best of 3 - 30 second rounds of continuous light-contact sparring. A winner is declared by a majority vote by the Referee and two Judges for each 30-second round. Winner of the first two rounds wins the fight.

Break: A Break will be called by the Referee should any of the following events occur:

• Head contact that might result in an injury or a call for Foul/Disqualification.
• Controlled, non-contact technique scored on the back.
• A competitor scores three, quick, unanswered techniques to the opponent.
• One or both competitors goes to the floor.
• When any Judge calls Foul

Warning: A penalty issued on majority vote for any of the following:

• Illegal techniques
• Contact to a non-contact area
• Excessive force (without malice or intent)
• Failure to Break on the call

Caution: A non-penalty term recommended by any Judge, or called by the Referee.

Excessive Force: A head strike that results in bleeding, whipping of the head and/or neck, bruising or swelling of the face. Unreasonable force to the body, for example, a kick that moves an opponent from a stable or rooted stance to the floor or outside the ring.

Disqualification: The following results in the loss of a bout:

• If an injury occurs to an opponent as a result of a foul
• Accumulating four Warnings
• Running out of the ring, second offense
• Repeated and deliberately exposing of a Foul area

Any of the following will not be tolerated and may result in immediate disqualification:

• Deliberate excessive force/intent to injure
• Deliberate Fouling
• Rude or belligerent behavior
• Use of objectionable or abusive language by a contestant or by his/her school

Legal Contact Areas:

• Torso - front and sides
• Outside of thigh
• Outside of leg
• Entire arm
• Front and side of head gear

Legal Non-Contact Target: Please note that these areas are legal for non-contact techniques only. Any contact to these areas could result in a Foul and possible Disqualification.

• Front of face
• Horizontal strikes to the top of the head gear

Legal Techniques:

• Punches
• Kicks
• Open hand to the body only
• Sweeps to the opponent's front leg

Illegal Techniques:

• Knee strikes
• Elbow strikes
• Finger strikes
• Take-downs or throws
• Joint locking or breaking attempts
• Head butts
• Biting
• Floor or ground fighting
• Groin strikes
• Open hand strikes to the front of face
• Sweeps to an opponent's back leg or sweeps that attempt both legs of an opponent
• Dangerous blind attempts at spinning hank or foot strikes

Full Contact Fighting (Sanshou)

Scoring

Three Points are Awarded if:

• The opponent is forced off the platform
• The opponent is knocked down by backward or forward sweep while competitor remains standing (hands are allowed to touch the ground on the backward sweep but not the forward sweep)
• The opponent is knocked down by use of a hooked leg kick while competitor remains standing
• The opponent is forced to fall by the competitor's techniques, including the competitors deliberately falling while dodging defensively.

Two Points are Awarded if:

• The opponent falls while the competitor remains standing
• The competitor hits the opponent in the trunk once with the legs
• The opponent receives an official warning penalty.

One Point is Awarded if:

• The competitor hits the opponent once on a valid part with a hand technique
• The competitor hits the opponent once on a valid part with a leg technique
• The opponent receives a caution once
• Both competitors remain passive for eight seconds, the opponent is ordered to attack by the referee, and the opponent remains passive for another eight seconds.

No Point is Awarded if:

• Both competitors hit each other on valid part at the same time successively
• Both competitors fall down or off the platform at the same time successively
• The competitor throws the opponent to the ground or off the platform after holding for two seconds or more
• One opponent uses a falling technique to attack and does not succeed
• One opponent uses a flying offensive technique with a deliberately falling technique, the latter will not score a point
• The competitor kicks the lower leg when the opponent defends by raising knee
• Unclear techniques are used and no obvious hits to valid parts are scored
• The opponent is hit by fists during a double-holding
• No one scores when one competitor back or forward sweeps the other competitor's valid part while under the other's body (The opponent was forced or fell to the ground under the competitor while trying to kick or sweep the competitor)

Fouls and Penalties
Technical Fouls

• Deliberate delay of match after the referee has signaled the start or one competitor starts after five-second delay
• Time-out requested when in a disadvantageous position
• Shouting and advice-giving from coach or doctor from outside the platform during a fight
• Ungentlemanly behavior to the referee/judge or flouting of officiated decisions
• Shouting loudly and impolitely during a fight to frighten or disturb one's opponent
• Purposely loosening protective gear or spitting out mouthpiece during a fight.

Personal Fouls:

Attacking the opponent before the judge gives the start signal, or after he/she gives the stop signal

Using prohibited techniques, including:

• Strikes to the back of the head, neck, throat, or crotch
• Elbow or knee strikes
• Striking opponent's head continuously to deliberately injure opponent
• Use of excessive force to cause opponents to fall head over heels off the platform
• Attacking a fallen opponent (except when an opponent falls deliberately as combat technique).

Penalties:

• A caution will be given for a technical or personal foul, but a warning will be given for an obvious personal foul
• A competitor penalized up to six points will be disqualified and the opponent will be declared the winner
• A competitor who intentionally hurts his opponent or commits a serious foul will be disqualified from the fight and if deemed appropriate, from the entire competition
• A competitor found guilty of trickery will be disqualified from the entire competition.

Suspension of Match

The referee will suspend a match in any of the following cases:

• A competitor has fallen down or off the ring
• A competitor is penalized for a second foul
• A competitor is injured
• The competitors are locked for more than two seconds
• Both competitors refrain from attacking, or one remains passive for more that eight seconds
• The discretion of the referee
• The referee or other judges spot danger in a match or in objective factors such as lighting or other malfunctions of facilities.

Weight Classes:

• Under 52 kg=Under 115 lbs.
• 52 kg - 56 kg=115 lbs. - 123 lbs.
• 56 kg - 60 kg=124 lbs. - 132 lbs.
• 60 kg - 65 kg=133 lbs. - 143 lbs.
• 65 kg - 70 kg=144 lbs. - 154 lbs.
• 70 kg - 75 kg=155 lbs. - 165 lbs.
• 75 kg - 80 kg=165 lbs. - 176 lbs.
• 80 kg - 85 kg=177 lbs. - 187 lbs.
• 85 kg - 90 kg=188 lbs. - 198 lbs.
• Over 90 kg=Over 199 lbs.

Based on the number of competitors per weight category, an officials conference may be called to combine some of the weight categories.
Equipment/Personnel

Supplied by the Promoter:

Doctor, Referee and judges, Corner stool, bucket, and water, Boxing gloves, Head Gear, Shirts to fight in (Competitors are urged to bring their own 14 oz. gloves and head gear, however these will be subject to inspection)

Supplied by the fighter:

Cornerman/Second, Hand wraps and tape, Towel, Mouthpiece, cup, Vaseline (optional), Approved blood clotting and inhalant medicine (optional), Dipped Foam Foot Pads and Shin Gear, Trunks to fight in (no pants, as in international competitions)

WING CHUN CHI SAU

CONTEST GOALS

Traditionally, Wing Chun Chi Sau, also known as Sticky Hands, is a training drill to develop the practitioner’s ability to control opponents through increased sensitivity. The true Wing Chun practitioner recognizes that skill developed through disciplined Chi Sau practice will win over brute force. In keeping with this spirit, the goal of a Wing Chun Chi Sau contest is to see which participant demonstrates the purest Wing Chun qualities of:

· Sensitivity
· Reaction Skills
· Balance
· Structure and Technique (Stance and Movements)
· Timing and Speed
· Control of Power and Distance
· Clean Attacking, Blocking, and Trapping Technique

NOTE: This contest is NOT a sparring competition.

CONTEST FORMAT

Competition Area
The competition area will be a square space measuring 8' x 8', enclosed and divided into two halves by tape.

Match Format
Each match will consist of two 90-second rounds, with a 30-second rest period in between rounds. The contestants will salute each other in the custom of their styles.

Following the directions of the referee, the contestants will then face off at the center of the competition area and establish forearm contact in a double sticking hands position.
The contestants will begin rolling/rotating their forearms. The Center Referee will give the signal, “BEGIN!” (nominally after at least three completions of the rolling motion) before the contestants initiate the exchange of techniques.

Should the contestants disengage or, if in the Center Referee’s opinion the contestants are not displaying true Chi Sau technique, the Center Referee will call, “BREAK!” at which time the contestants will stop all action and wait for instructions from the Center Referee.

If a contestant is driven out of the competition area, the referee will call, “BREAK!” at which time the contestants will stop all action and wait for instructions from the Center Referee.

During the 30-second break period, the contestants are to return to their respective corners until called by the Center Referee.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Officiating Committee
The officiating committee will consist of the following members:

· Chief Judge
· Corner Judges (4)
· Center Referee
· Timekeeper/Scorekeeper

The Chief Judge will be the arbiter in all disputes and will announce the winner of each match. The Chief Judge's decision will be final on any judgment not covered by the rules.

The Corner Judges will score each match and determine the winner.

The Center Referee will be responsible for starting and stopping the action, for ensuring that all rules are followed, and for maintaining the safety of all participants.

The Timekeeper/Scorekeeper will start and stop the clock, in accordance with the signals of the Center Referee, and will ring a bell to announce the end of each round of a match. Only the Center Referee (or Chief Judge at his or her discretion) can stop the clock during action. The clock will be stopped should there be an infringement of the rules, an injury, an argument, or a withdrawal. As scorekeeper, he/she will record the results of each match and will inform the Chief Judge of the name of the winner.

Scoring
The Corner Judges will be looking for a continuous exchange of discernible techniques, with an emphasis on adherence or sticking. The display of Wing Chun technique is to be distinguished from wrestling, shoving, and boxing. Striking techniques employing the fist and open hand are to be directed at the opponent's chest area only. Competitors should display good bridging skills, i.e., adhering to one of the opponent's arms while delivering attacks and counterattacks to precise body targets at close range.

Each Corner Judge will indicate an independent vote for a single winner, i.e., no draws are permitted. The single vote will be based on the contestants’ performances during both rounds. The Chief Judge will request a call for vote at the end of the second round. A majority of votes determines a winner in each match. In the event of a draw, the Corner Judges will refer to the Chief Judge for the final decision.

Sword Fencing

Safety Equipment

Required:

• Eye goggles
• Head gear
• Groin cup

Optional:

Any gloves which will allow for the manipulation of the weapon, Any other protective gear, i.e., shin, chest, etc.

Procedures:

• Each match will consist of the best of three 2-minute rounds, with a 1-minute rest between rounds.
• After the match has been announced by the Chief Judge, competitors must go to a place specifically designated by the Chief Judge attired in full armor and weapons and stand facing each other at a designated distance.
• At the Chief Judge's signal, competitors must first salute each other, engage their weapons in the manner prescribed by the judge and then wait for the signal to start.
• When the referee signals to start, they can begin the actual sparring holding their weapons in whatever manner they choose. Competitors may manipulate their weapons in either or both of their hands.
• As the match proceeds, when a score is made, the referee will ``break" the fighters, then they will prepare to begin again.
• At the end of the match, the competitors face each other and salute each other and the Chief Judge before departing the ring.

Methods of Attack for Scoring:

You should think that you are in a real combat situation. Minor cuts and hits where the weapon only lightly taps the body are ignored and only the vital thrusts, cuts and hits are counted.

Cut:

A cut to a vital or non-vital point is one in which the last six inches of the blade is clearly drawn across the target area. Head, body (vital cut), arm and leg (non-vital). In short, this is a move which, with a sharp weapon, would have disabled the opponent in a non-vital area and killed him in a vital area.

Thrust:

A vital or non-vital thrust is one in which the point of the blade makes solid contact with the opponent's head, body (vital), or limbs (non-vital). In a good vital thrust the blade will flex slightly indicating that with a sharp weapon the point would have attained penetration.

Hit:

A vital or non-vital hit is one in which the pommel is used to strike the limbs (non-vital), head or body (vital) in such a manner that, were it a real weapon, there would be a disabling effect on the opponent.

A successful attack means a clean and balanced strike, preferably with a good classical martial arts weapons technique. Once you cut, thrust or hit a vital target with a weapon successfully, you may not be awarded points for any other continued attacks until the round resumes. You have already killed your opponent.

Target Areas:

Vital Target: Head and torso areas 1 point

Non-Vital Target:Arms, hands, legs and feet 5 points

No strikes are allowed to the throat or groin areas.

Rules for Scoring Attack Points:

• Only the athlete who strikes first during a mutual exchange will be given a point.
• .5 will be awarded to your opponent if you accidentally lose or drop your weapon without the opponent's influence.
• 1 point will be awarded to your opponent if you lose or drop your weapon due to the opponent's skillful technique or disarm.
• Combatants may guide, trap and block an opponent's sword arm with their open hand, forearm, shoulder, sword handle or pommel so long as he or she does not close the hands to grasp the arm or weapon. Kicking or kneeing is forbidden.
• 1 point will be awarded to your opponent if you grab, slap or contact the blade of your opponent's sword with hand, forearm or should in an attempt to block the blade arm.
• 2 points will be awarded to you for disarming and striking a vital target in one continuous motion.
• If competitors simultaneously strike each other, they will both receive the proper point credit for their strike.
• If both competitors simultaneously lose their weapons, no points will be awarded or lost and the match will begin again.

Fouls:

After the first violation, a warning will be issued. After the second violation, a point will be deducted form the overall score of the violator. After the third violation, the violator will be disqualified from the match and the win awarded to his/her opponent. All fouls within a match are cumulative and apply through all rounds, whether regular or overtime. Fouls include:

• Abusive or disrespectful attitudes during the match whether communicated by words, gestures or body language to the opponent, judges or spectators.
• Deliberately removing one's protection gear.
• Lifting off or grabbing an opponent's protection gear.
• Deliberately stepping out of the ring or falling down to avoid the competitor.
• Throwing the weapon as an attack.
• Continuing the attack after the referee calls for a break.
• Throwing punches or kicks.
• Clinching or holding the opponent's body, arms or legs.

Restricted-Step Push Hands

Procedures:

• Competitors salute the referee and each other.
• One match consists to two 60-second rounds with a 15-second break in between rounds. The referee controls the beginning and the end of rounds. Time is suspended while the referee call for a point and verification and announces his/her decision. Timing may be stopped for referees' consultation or emergency situations.
• Starting: Opponents face each other and each places his/her foot on the Center Mark. When prepared to begin, they make contact with the back of the right or left wrist. The referee gives the command to begin, at which the competitors are required to perform a minimum of two revolutions before initiating any techniques.
• Progression: The referee directs the match with verbal signals: Begin, Stop. The referee may instruct the competitors to restart under various circumstances in addition to awarding a point: moving too far from the center, to ensure the safety of a competitor, or for other causes.
• Points: Upon seeing an infraction, the referee commands ``stop" to stop action and timing. He/she state the violation and violator and the point recipient (e.g., ``holding - Red, point - White", ``off balance - White, point - Red", ``striking - Red, point - White") and polls the judges to confirm.
• The judges may confirm the point by holding up the flag color or not confirm the point by the holding the flag stick horizontally (either disagreeing or unable to confirm because of not seeing the action). If two of the three judges confirm the point, the referee awards it and instructs the recorder to record the point. A judge may also hold the opposite color flag up, if he or she saw something different. In that case, the judge will call out his or her reason. The referee will not call for points other than what he or she saw. The judges score will be asked for only once.
• The referee restarts the action and timing immediately. Note: The referee does not wait until a competitor falls to stop action, but stops action and timing at the first sign of a competitor being off-balance.
• The competitor who has the most points at the end of the match wins the match.
• Throughout the match, the recorder informs the referee of the scores of both competitors. The winner is decided at the end of the bout. After the declaration, both competitors salute each other and the referee.

Target Areas:

Attacks may be made within restricted areas of the body: from below the base of the neck to above the coccyx or bladder area. Pushing the neck, head, bladder area, hip joint, or leg is illegal.

Stepping:

• Competitors may take a step or steps forward or backward, with either the front or the back foot, but may not reverse the stance, i.e., the front foot must stay forward.
• Competitors must keep to the orientation of the center line; they may not step to the side to defend or to gain an advantage in pushing.

Points:

Points are awarded to the competitor whose opponent has made an error or committed a personal violation or a serious personal violation. Points may be awarded for technical violations:

Errors

• Loss of balance
• Endangering oneself

Personal Violations

• Using techniques excessive in strength
• Grabbing the opponent's clothes
• Double grabbing (gripping the opponent with both hands)
• Holding on (gripping the opponent with one or both hands or reaching around the opponent's side or back) to prevent loss of balance.
• Attacking an illegal target area
• Reversing the stance to gain advantage

Serious Personal Violations

• Striking, hitting, punching
• Using the head to attack
• Using the legs, knees, or feet to attack
• Twisting the joints (grabbing or qinna (chin na)
• Using pressure points
• Pulling hair or beard
• Attacking the groin area
• Using any technique determined to cause injury to the opponent
• Unsportsmanlike conduct

Technical Violations

• Not following instructions of the referee
• Not completing the mandatory revolutions
• Receiving coaching during the round

Points are awarded to the opponent of the competitor who committed the violation. However, the opponent will receive 2 points if one commits a serious personal violation as listed above.

Cautions

The referee may issue a verbal ``caution" at his/her discretion.

Disqualification

• Competitors may be disqualified for one Serious Violation and must be disqualified for two Serious Violations
• A competitor may be disqualified by the referee in consultation with the judges.

Weight Classes

There will be 5 weight divisions for men and 3 weight divisions for women as follows:

Men

• Lightweight: Below 140 lbs.
• Light Middleweight: 140 - 159 lbs.
• Middleweight: 160 - 179 lbs.
• Heavyweight: 180 - 199 lbs.
• Super Heavyweight: 200 lbs. and over

Women

• Lightweight: Below 125 lbs.
• Middleweight: 125 - 144 lbs.
• Heavyweight: 145 lbs. and over

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the top 3 competitors in each weight division.

Moving Push Hands

Arena:

The competition area will consist of 2 circles. The inner circle will be 15 feet in diameter while the outer circle will be 21 feet in diameter. Marks in the center of the circles will indicate the starting point.

Procedures:

The starting point will be the same as for the restricted step push hands. After 3 revolutions with the hands, each competitor may begin moving. Each will proceed until told to stop by the referee.

Time Limits:

There will be 1 round of 90 seconds PUSHING TIME. The clock will stop whenever the referee stops to obtain scoring from the judges.

Scoring:

As with restricted step push hands, scoring will be awarded based upon infractions or mistakes from an opponent. Points will be awarded for the same infractions as with the restricted step push hands except, of course, competitors are now allowed to move at will.

One (1) point will be awarded when one's opponent loses balance, uses excessive force, forcefully holds on, double grabbing and all other infractions listed in the restricted step push hands. The referees and judges shall especially watch out for ``holding".

In addition, points are also awarded when one's opponent steps or is forced out of the circles. Two (2) points are awarded when the opponent steps ON or outside the inner circle. Three (3) points are awarded when ANY part of the body touches or falls outside these circles.

The same scoring procedure as for the restricted step push hands shall be used. For example, upon seeing an infraction, the referee shall call: ``Stop...Excessive force, white, one point red...Judges confirm" at which time the judges will score. Or, ``Stop...On the outer circle, red, three points white...Judges confirm".

As with restricted step regulations, the referee shall stop the match upon seeing struggling by both competitors and no points are awarded. An example of this would be if one competitor is close to going outside the circle and is struggling to stay inside while the other is also struggling to push him/her out of the circle. Too much effort is being used to push the opponent out but yet the other is using too much effort, and not enough technique, to stay in. No points are awarded.

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