Competitors must wear a clean club uniform in good repair, and appropriate belt or sash denoting their rank, competitors having grades in more than one style must wear their highest ranking belt or sash.

Freestyle Semi-contact, Gloves, Enclosed part for fingers, Boots, Shins, Head Guard, Mouth Guard, Groin Guard, worn inside trousers.

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Should a competitor exit the area without being punched or kicked out of the area by his opponent. This will be counted as EXIT on the 3rd EXIT. A point will be awarded to the other competitor. Each exit after this a point will be awarded to the opponent.

1½ minute rounds
2 minutes - final
The winner will be the first competitor with a maximum 10 points
or
The competitor with the most points after the time is called by the Time Keeper.

If a competitor is unable to continue, the referee will retire them injured after 15 seconds.
TO REPLACE SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS BECOME UNFASTENED DURING FIGHTING TIME STOP MUST BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM (to ensure continuity of fight).
Time is not stopped to award points UNLESS AT THE REFEREE'S DISCRETION

Should the Competitor's Coach stop the fight to dispute a decision, the Competitors should return to their own side. The referees will then indicate for the shadow referee to approach and also the other competitor's coach. If after discussion, an overall satisfactory decision cannot be agreed upon, the main referee will then send for the Chief Referee, who will make a further decision and if necessary a vote to be taken between the 5 of them.
i.e. Referee, Shadow Referee, Both Coaches, Chief Rferee i.e. 5 votes

This vote will determine the decision and the fight will then continue. The coach at this point must accept the Chief Referee's decision. Should he not accept the voting procedures and cause an unnecessary further delay, his fighter could then be disqualified. Whatever the outcome any further complaints should be furthered in writing to the European Martial Arts Executives, c/o EMA Executive secretary, Mrs Jeanette Rhodes, 36 Charles Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, NG17 4LG. Tel: 01623 442592. The letter will then be discussed fully at the next meeting and the complainant notified of the decision.

In the case of a competitor not turning up when his name is called to fight. The Referee will allow 1 minute and then the fight will be awarded the competitor standing.
Should this be a placed position, the competitor standing will be awarded the appropriate trophy.

Kata and forms will be scored between 7 and 9, i.e. 7.6 - 8.3 etc. Competitors with the highest marks will gain 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. In the event of competitors scoring the same marks in the highest marks, each competitor will be asked to perform a different Kata - forms or pattern.

Any complaints concerning any incident can be put in writing and forwarded to the Organiser:
EMA Executive Association Secretary, Mrs Jeanette Rhodes, 36 Charles Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts, NG17 4LG. Telephone 01623 442592
The complaint will then be formally read through at the next meeting of the European Martial Arts Executives. The complainant will then be notified of the decision in writing.
Categories with less than 5 entrants will be adjusted at the discretion of the Organiser.
The Organiser will have the full authority to interpret the rules. The Organiser will have the authority over all decisions and may disqualify or ban persons as he or she deems necessary. The Organiser's decision is final. Entrance fees paid by the competitors and spectators are non refundable.
Entrance Fees are not transferable. The Competition Organiser can ask to see the competitor's licence and/or birth certificate.
A JUNIOR IS UNDER 16 and is classed as a child. A 16 year old is classed as an ADULT. If under 18 the registration card must be completed by the coach or a responsible adult. Coaches are fully responsible for their competitors at all times including Rules and Safety Equipment, and completion of Entry Card. A free set of Rules and Procedures is available at the point of entry to each event. Coaches must ensure they and their fighters read the rules before competing. The competitors must abide by the Rules at all times. The Organiser has the authority to adjust categories if necessary. Coaches must be over 18 years. The Rules, Regulations, Categories and prices stated will apply to all E.M.A. competitions.
The E.M.A. Organisers, Helpers and Officials accept no responsibility for any injuries to competitors or spectators or for any properties.
The Organiser's decision is final.

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