FMA/Kali Full Contact Stick Fighting
The tournament and event organizers, promoters and directors reserve the right to change and or modify the rules as necessary in order to preserve the safety of the participants, tournament officials/staff and spectators. FMA/KALI Full Contact Stick Fighting SPORTS(MDOPEN) organizers reserve the right to reject any applications. The primary objective of the organizers is to promote excellent FMA in the spirit of good competition, brotherhood and preserving the lineage of the Filipino Martial Art.
1. Code of Conduct
Honor, respect, brotherhood are expected from all participants, coaches, instructors, tournament officials/staff and spectators. Inappropriate behavior and language may result immediate disqualification of match, tournament and or expulsion from event premises. You will be held responsible from your actions, representing your instructor, teammates, school and Organization.
2. Video Recording
There will be an Official Video Crew to capture the actions throughout the event. The Public including participants are not allowed to video record any of the tournament matches and events within the event premises unless allowed by the Organizers. Violators will be escorted out of the tournament area and penalty may be imposed on the associated participant or team.
3. Photography
The public including the participants, coaches and instructors are allowed to photograph (still pictures only) any matches and events.
4. No Refunds, Non-transferable and No Alternate Participants
There will be No refunds issued for any payments received. No exceptions. Completed and paid registration will not be transferable.
5. Entry
Limited number of entries as per design/advise of the Organizers in every Tournament/Divisions(s). (See Tournament Format)
Registered Official participants cannot have an alternate or fill-in if they are no show or late reporting to their division(s). Name will be called and announce three times (3X) during division call.
6. Check-in/Weigh-in
Participants MUST report and be physically present during roll call of divisions. Weight MUST not exceed to the desired limit and may be necessary re-weigh upon questionable acts of any groups.
7. FMA/Kali Full Contact Stick Fighting Sports Weapon
Sponsored/Endorsed only by the Organizer shall be used in MDOPEN tournament sanctioned by the KALI WORLD COUNCIL Tournaments. Official FMA/Kali Kayumanggi brand Padded Sticks & Rattan Sticks will be supplied.
8. Scoring
All matches will be judged by 3 court judges and 1 center referee (elimination). Majority decision to get a point and a 10 point deficit means win by superiority. Points are registered upon confirming of at least two or majority of the judges for the strikes that have a clean/clear technique, power and accuracy. There will be two (2) one minute rounds (eliminations) and three (3) one minute rounds (championships). Most accumulated points will determine the winner after the eliminations and championships. Center referee will be the only person in the ring that can give penalty, add points, or stop the fight in any instances.
9. Legal Points (Padded & Live Sticks)
· Strikes to front, side, or top of the headgear
· Strikes to weapon arm or hand
· Strikes to empty hand or arm
· Strikes to the body and shoulders
· Strikes to thighs, knees and shins
10. Penalties and Disqualification
No verbal warning will be given upon disqualification. Tournament Rules must be reviewed
and understood by all competitors before the competition day. There will be a
competitors / tournament staff meeting to review the rules before the start of the competition.
· Penalties may include but not limited to the following :
o Striking illegal target
o Running out of bounds
o Disregarding referees commands and instructions
o Disregarding safety
o Blatant, malicious and dangerous actions
11. Illegal Targets and Prohibited Moves
· Boxing, punching, kicking or kneeing
· Grappling or wrestling
· Holding of stick or any part of the opponents body
· Thrusting to the neck areas
· Groin strikes
· Head butting
· Throwing, takedowns or foot sweeps
· Strikes to the Back (head, body, neck)
· Foul or inappropriate language
· 1st foul – warning
· 2nd foul – plus point to the opponent
· 3rd foul – plus point to the opponent
· 4th foul – plus point to the opponent
· 5th foul – disqualification
Three (3) Dis-arms applied to whole match
· 1st dis-arm - plus point to the opponent
· 2nd dis-arm - plus point to the opponent
· 3rd dis-arm - opponent wins
12. Fight Time
Each round will run for 1 minute. No Time Outs will be called by the competitor or coach. There will be 30 seconds between each round ( time for the coach to give instructions ). Time will continue unless center referee call stops time for the following reason/s.
· Injury of player in the match
· Issuance of Foul/Penalties
· Replacement of Broken Weapon
· End of the round/match
13. Sparring Safety Gears
For the safety of the participants they can use their own safety protectors as approved by the center referee. FMA/Kali Full Contact Stick Fighting Sports safety gears shall be used.
· Gloves (Live Stick & Padded Stick)
· Helmet (Live Stick & Padded Stick)
· Elbow/knee pads (Live Stick)
· Groin guard (Live Stick and Padded Stick)
· Arm/shin guard (Live Stick)
· Mouthpiece (Optional)
14. Competitor Dress Code
All competitors must complete with proper uniforms representing your school and organization. Uniforms must have logo or symbol of your system/school/organization/system. This tournament is professionally produced and presented to entire world.
15. Awards and Certificate
Awards will be presented immediately at the end of the tournament. Special awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.