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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