The 1st UWMAF/ICO Joint World Championship will be held on 9 to 13 October 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany.
This is a collaboration between the International Combat Organization and the United World Martial Arts Federation both International Federation that have decided to work together for unity and development of all martial arts from all origins, modern and traditional. for all genders and all ages. The Championship will include: Karate, Kobudo, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Jujitsu, Qwankido, and MAA, more may be added according to numbers and demand. See you all in Germany for the Premier martial arts event in the world for 2024.
Tue October 1, 2024 @ 11:59 PM CEST
Join us at the Premier Martial Arts Events for 2024. Frankfurt Germany
Karate, Kobudo, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, JuJitsu, Qwankido, Latti, Silambum, Krav Maga.
In the Karate divsion ther will be Kumite and Kata for ages from 8 years to Vertrans +50 Years. It will include Ind6ividual as wll as team events. The resiriction on number of partticipants per division is unlimited. The competition will be held under the reperchage rules of UWMAF.
Karate Shobu Sanbon - 6 Wazi (1/2 points) or 3 Ippons (1 point) - fighting times
3 minutes for seniors male,
2 minutes for senior female,
3 minites for juniors male and female,
2 minutes for cadets,
1.1.2 minutes for children
Bogu Karate - Maximum Poits in 5 minutes or Ippon (knock down)
5 Minutes for senior male,
3 minutes senior female
3 juniors for juniors
2 minutes junior female
2 minutes for cadets
1. 1/2 for children
Full Contact Knockdown maximum points after 3 minutes or Ippon Kockdown
3 minutes Senior Male
2 minutes Senior Female
3 Minut Junior male and Female
2 minutes cadets
1.1/2 minutes children
Kickboxing
The Jujiysu Competition will have both Duo and Newaza competition for ages 12 years and above. This will be for both male and female and the competition will be held according to the UWMAF Jujitsu rules.
F emale Division
DUO
The UWMAF Duo System is aimed at presenting the defence of one contestant against a
number of predetermined attacks from a contestant of the same team. The attacks, given
in Section 0, are divided into 3 series of 4 attacks each:
A. Gripping attacks, embracing and neck lock attacks.
B. Punches, strikes and kicking attacks.
C. Weapon attacks.
1
Every attack must be prepared by one pre-attack, such as pushing, atemi, pulling or a
combination
2.
Every attack can be carried out right-handed or left-handed, at the free choice of the team. The defence is completely at the defender’s choice, as well the respective roles or the
change of the roles as attacker and defender, as well as the respective position of the
feet
3.
The Mat Referee (MR) draws 3 attacks from each series, for the first couple. The other
couple will use the same attacks (or one of the attacks within the designated series, when
optional), but in a different order, as called by the MR.
The scores of the presentation will be given after each series, by the Jury. Upon the MR’s
command “Hantei”, they hold their respective score table above their heads
4.
If necessary, the MR indicates incorrect attacks by the corresponding sign and by saying
the number of the wrong attack
NEWAZA
Two competitors fight against each other in a sportsmanlike
manner. The objective of the fight is to win by submission; either
by lock/choke or to win by outscoring one’s opponent.
The competition is composed of:
Throws, takedowns, locks and strangulations in standing
position, floor techniques, control, improvement of positions
(guard passes, sweeps), locks and strangulations on the
ground. Further restrictions, rules, guidelines, adaptations in
organization, format and protocol for different event formats,
special weight or age categories and different levels of combat
capability (belt categories).
Kung competition is comprised of Taolu (Forms) and Sanda (fighting)
Taolu Division
Types of Competition
Types of Competition
1) Individual
2) Team
3) Individual & Team
Competition Classification by Age
1) Adult
2) Youth
3) Children
Competition Events
Changquan (Long-fist) abbrev: CQ
Nanquan (Southem-fist) abbrev: NQ
Taijiquan (Shadow boxing) abbrev: TJQ
Daoshu (Broadsword) abbrev: DS
Jianshu (Sword) abbrev JS
Nandao (Southern broadsword) abbrev: ND
Taijijian (Taiji sword) abbrev: TJJ
Qiangshu (Spear) abbrev: QS
Gunshu (Cudgel) abbrev: GS
Nangun (Southern-style cudgel) abbrev: NG
Duilian (Dual Events) abbrev: DL: Without weapons; with weapons; and Bare Hands
against weapons.
Jiti (Group Events) abbrev: JT
Competition Divisions (age limits)
Adult (above 18);
Youth (from 12 to 18);
Children (under 12 years).
ORGANIZATION OF KOBUDO COMPETITION
• Kobudo competition consists of long and short-weapons competition.
• Kobudo competition takes the form of team, family team and individual matches.
• Team Competition is conducted between three people in unison against each other. Teams may be
coed.
• Family Team Competition is conducted between three or four people in unison against each other.
Team may be three of four coed family members.
• Individual match consists of individual performance in separate male and female divisions.
• In Kobudo competition the contestants must perform a traditional Kobudo kata.
All Martial Arts Weapons competition will be performed in this section
KOBUDO DIVISIONS
KOBUDO competition shall be conducted as follows:
• Junior Divisions ages 5 - 17, Beginners, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.
• Adult Divisions ages 17 - 34 - Beginners, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.
• Seniors Divisions ages 35 and above- Beginners, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.
Kicking Boxing Light and Full Contact
Ring Contact Fighting Arts International Rules and ICO rules will be used
RCFAI Rules
The 10-point must system of judging is employed:
10-10 if the standard of the fighters is equal. 10-9 if one fighter is superior.
10-8 if the opponent is K.O. or the ref stops the bout due to the opponent being overpowered.
The 3-time knockdown rule will apply.
A knockdown means that the fighter is forced to stand for eight (8) counts by a referee.
K.O. (Knockout): The fighter is out for the count of ten (10).
T.K.O. (Technical Knockout): The fighter is standing for the eight (8) count but cannot protect him/herself.
The referee will make point deductions.
The fight takes place in a ring (four, six or eight
corners) or a 6m x 6m impact mat. There will be a referee, head point
official, 3 judges, timekeeper, and a medical assistant.
All competitors must wear long pants to the ankle. Male
competitors have no tops. An RCFA logo MUST be on the outside left leg
of their pants.
Protection gear includes a head guard, gum guard, groin
guard, shin guards, foot guards, boot, 10oz boxing gloves for all
categories, and a chest protector for female fighters.
Age Categories:
Juniors: 12 to 17 years.
Seniors: 18 to 40 years.
Veterans: 41 years and older.
(Positive proof of age may be required at all championships)
Amateur:
All punches and kicks above the belt full contact are allowed.
Duration of bout: 3 x 2-minute rounds with 1-minute rest
between rounds. National title bout: 5 x 2-minute rounds with 1-minute
rest between rounds.
International/ World title bout: 5 x 2-minute rounds with
1-minute rest between rounds. No extensions will be given for a draw.
Note: Some determinations may be waived at certain
tournaments based on the decision of the tournament organizer and
permission from the Master/National President. However, in Full
Contact High Kicks, all punches, and kicks (min 8 kicks per
round) can be full power to the head. This rule may not be waived.
Each competitor must have a minimum of eight (8) kicks per
round. Failure to meet the kick requirement will result in point
deductions.
S
EMI-CONTACT HIGH KICKS DIVISION
1. Terminology and meaning:
The 10-point must system of judging is employed:
10-10 if the standard of the fighters is equal.
10-9 if one fighter is superior.
10-8 if the opponent is K.O. or the ref stops the bout due to the opponent being overpowered.
A body kick or punch that stuns the opponent will be a knockout (K.O.) win. The referee will make point deductions.
The fight takes place in a ring (four, six or eight corners) or a 6m x
6m impact mat. There will be a referee, head point official, 3 judges,
timekeeper, and a medical assistant.
All competitors must wear short pants and tops (GI, suit, or the
relevant organizations outfit). A RCFA logo MUST be on the outside left
leg of their pants.
Protection gear includes a head guard, gum guard, groin guard, shin
guards, foot guards, boot, 10oz boxing gloves for all categories, and a
chest protector for female fighters.
2. Age Categories:
Toddler competitions will be a separate division.
Juniors: 6 to17 years.
Seniors: 18 to 40 years.
Veterans: 41 years and older.
(Positive proof of age may be required at all championships)
3. Divisions:
A. Beginners:
First three grading’s (White, Red, 1st
Blue, 2nd Blue) will only be able to make use of straight, hook and
uppercut-controlled punches to the face and full power straight, hook,
and uppercut punches to the body. Full power front-, roundhouse, and
sidekicks to the body. These kicks will not be allowed to the head or
face.
Foot-to-foot sweep (boot to boot) to take the balance of opponent is allowed.
No spinning and jumping punches or kicks are allowed.
Duration of bout: 1 x 1-minute round.
If it is a draw an extension of 30 seconds will be added. There can only be two extensions.
B. Advanced Division:
The next four grading’s (1st Yellow, 2nd
Yellow, 1st Green, 2nd Green) all the above-mentioned kicks may target
the head but must be controlled.
Full power front kick, sidekick, roundhouse kick and back kick to the body.
The back hand (no spinning back hand), spinning back kick and jumping front kick are allowed.
Duration of bout: 2 x 1-minute rounds with 30 seconds rest between rounds.
If it is a draw an extension of 30 seconds will be added. There can only be two extensions.
C. Open division (Brown and Black belts):
All punches and kicks allowed, controlled to the head and face and full power to the body.
All spinning and jumping kicks are allowed.
Duration of bout: 3 x 1-minute rounds with 30 seconds rest between rounds.
If it’s a draw an extension of 30 seconds will be added. There can only be two extensions.
Note: Some of the above determinations
may be waived at certain tournaments based on the decision of the
tournament organizer and permission from the Master/National President.
However, in Semi High Kicks / Semi Low Kicks / Millennium all kicks and
punches may not be full power to the head. It must be controlled. This
rule may not be waived.
4. Techniques not allowed:
No Spinning backhand.
No Knee kicks.
No Low kicks to tight or calves
No Low kicks to the groin
No Elbow strikes.
No Clinching
No Throws
No punches or kicks to the back or back of the head.
Where Traditional Meet Modern, where fairplay meet enoyable martial arts competition. Come join us today.
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