Singlestick Fencing, Bolo Fencing, and Padded Stick Fighting Rule Set
November 30, 2024 Cavite Esgrimistas Gathering
Rule Sets
Equipment and Protective Gear
A padded stick with a length of 30 inches, one inch thick will be used.
Players are required to wear
protective gear provided by the organizers. This includes a head/face mask,
body vest, arms and hands protective gear, and knee and shin protective gear.
Competitors are encouraged to bring their protective gear and submit it for inspection by the organizing committee.
Suspended strike – a kind of attack with the stick in which it stays on the targeted area.
Swing strike –
an attack with the stick with follow-through.
Flip strike –
a kind of attacking with the stick using quick snap movement.
Linear thrust – any thrust with the stick directed toward the target following a linear pattern.
Butting – an attack on the opponent using the bottom-end part of the stick from the gripping area.
Valid Target Areas
Head
Face
Sides of the face
Front trunk
Sides of the trunk
Upper leg
Lower leg
Arm
Hand
Scoring System
3 Points – for landing a valid attack or counter-attack to the opponent’s face/head area
without being hit or countered.
-
For disarming the opponent without being hit or
countered.
2 Points – for landing a valid
attack or counter-attack to the opponent’s trunk without being
hit or countered.
-
A clear attack
or counter-attack to the opponent’s weapon arm.
- A clear and safely executed butting to the face area.
1 Point – for landing a valid
attack or counter-attack to the opponent’s limb without being hit
or countered.
-
for landing a decisive attack or counter-attack during
the double hits, such as the
advantage of striking area
(e.g. a headshot will be given a point
rather than limb
shoot)
- for landing a decisive attack or counter-attack in an
afterblow situation (e.g. a headshot afterblow will be given a score than the
leg shot done first)
-
given to the opponent when one accidentally drops the
weapon during the bout
-
weak attack to the head/face area
0 Point – for double hits
(e.g. head-to-head) even one fighter landed an attack ahead of
the opponent in a fraction of
a second.
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Any attacks or counter-attacks delivered outside the
fighting area.
Focus - focusing on the
target without turning away the face during the delivery of the attack or
counter-attack.
Vigorous Execution - all attacks or
counter-attacks must be delivered with vigor.
Self-Preservation Awareness - fighters must
demonstrate awareness of the potential of the opponent’s ability to attack,
counter-attack, or deliver an afterblow even being hit, he/she must always be
ready to parry, evade, or even control the opponent’s response after the clash.
Good Form - an attack or
counter-attack must be delivered with good form, balance, good timing, and
proper mechanics based on the science and tradition of stick fighting.
Fair Play (Sportsmanship) - all attacks or
counter-attacks must be delivered to earn points, fighters must be conscious of
his/her safety and the safety of the opponent; respect the calls and decisions
of Technical Officials even contrary to their view.
To Hit and Not to be Hit – attacks or
counter-attacks that will land on the opponent and not be countered will gain a
certain point, double hits more often do not score. Judges will evaluate each
clash before judging for giving point/points
Prohibitions and Penalties
Minor Violations
Stepping out of bound
(Exit)
Prolonged
clenching/grabbing
Purposeless grabbing
Delaying time
Turning back from the
opponent during the bout
Major Violations
Kicking/Kneeing
Tripping/Throws
Barehand attacks
Two-handed attack
Hooking type of thrust
Uncalled remarks
Unfair playing against the
opponent
Intentional excessive
attacks to cause physical damage to the opponent
Carelessness
in attacking the back of the head, groin area, and neck
area.
Weapon disrespect
Penalty for Minor Violation
1st – Caution
2nd – Verbal Warning
3rd – Official Warning,
minus 1 point
4th – Official Warning,
minus 1 point
5th – Disqualification
from the match
Penalty for Major Violation
1st – Official Warning,
minus 1 point
2nd – Disqualification
The Chief Referee can give
right away a disqualification, based on the intention and severity of the
fighter’s action. Minus points and deductions can be given directly without any
warning, but this must be approved by the Chief Referee.
Decisions
Win By Points – the fighter
who earned more points and has obtained a victory by the decision of the
majority of the judges is declared the winner.
Win By Abandonment – if the
fighter fails to continue to fight, voluntarily gives up due to injury or any
other reason.
Win By Stoppage – if the
fighter is unable to continue the fight during the bout due to injury or other
physical reasons, the fight will be stopped and his opponent will be declared as
the winner.
Win By Disqualification – if
the fighter is disqualified, his/her opponent will be declared as the winner.
In case of disqualification due to a major violation, a disqualified fighter
will not receive any awards.
Draw – in the case of a draw
on the decision round, victory will go to the fighter who scored the most
points in the last round.
In
the case of tied scores in the last round, the decision will be based on the
appropriate order of:
Better in the last
round
More active
More attacks or
counter-attacks executed
Better defense
Better fighting
styles and techniques
Officiating
The sparring event will be officiated by a Referee and three (3) Judges seated strategically at a particular angle of the fighting area. The referee will start, stop, resume, and end the bout. The Judges will evaluate each clash and will give scores.
Competition Schedule
All competition events are in a single-elimination system and open-weight categories.
Events
High School Boys (15-17 years old)
High School Girls (15-17 years old)
Collegiate Men (18-22 years old)
Collegiate Women (18-22 years old)
Adult (23 years old and over)
Singlestick
Fencing
The above-mentioned rule set will
be used, a 36 inches rattan stick with a handguard will be provided by the
organizer during the competition. The format of competition for singlestick
fencing is point fighting. The Referee will stop the bout after recognizing gestures
from the Judges, announce the scores/or violations, and then resume it again. This event is only for players aged 23 years old and over.
Bolo Fencing
This is an open-weight and
single-elimination bout in which players will use polymer-made Filipino short
swords (e.g. Pinuti). The Rule Set to be used is the same as the rules in
Padded Stick Hard Contact Sparring. Players can bring their polymer Filipino
sword provided that it will be inspected by the organizing committee to be
allowed for use. This event is only for players aged 23 years old and over.
Reminder
All players will
fill out a waiver, assumption of risk, and photo/video release form. Players
aged below 18 years old need to bring the Parent Consent Form.
Rule Set from
the copyrighted Filipinas Sala de Armas Rules and Regulations of Stick Fighting
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