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ShootFighting
The Ultimate Martial Art

Bart Vale, Black Belt Hall of Fame, Full Contact Fighter
Bart Vale: 2006 Full-
Contact Fighter of the Year
ISFA Sport SHOOTFIGHTING Rules


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Divisions: light: 165 lbs & under, middle: 166 to 199, heavy: 200 & above, and women’s. light weight & middle weight.
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1 point awarded for a controlled punch or kick to the torso.
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Kicks to the legs are allowed but do not count as points.
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3 points awarded for technique takedown resulting in a submission hold. 2 points for a throw, ( hip toss arm, head, leg drag ) 1 point for single or double leg takedown.
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2 points for a submission hold from the ground.
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1 point awarded for a technique reversal.
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There will be 2 warnings for illegal techniques. The 3rd infraction will disqualify the competitor.
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Fights consist of one 3 minute round (non-stop). Referee may stop the fight at any time.
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No eye gouging, hair pulling, no groin strikes, no techniques against the windpipe. No kicks to the front or side of the knee. No knee or elbow strikes.
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Fighters cannot run out of the ring to avoid attack.
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Once one opponent’s knee touches the ground the opponents must grapple or stand and fight. No striking a downed opponent.
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Fighter may win by points or submission. The referee may also end the fight if he determines the fighter is unfit to continue.
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Fighters may use takedowns (No Suplex’s), any type of joint-lock, and chokes to the side of the neck (No chokes to windpipe).
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If fighters are deadlocked on the ground the referee may stop and stand the fighters up upon his discretion.
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If fighters go beyond the mat the referee will stop the fight and restart in the center (standing).
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If a fighter is unable to continue to fight he forfeits the fight.
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Fighters must wear ISFA approved grappling gloves, foot protection, cup & mouthpiece. You cannot compete with out the required equipment!
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Fighters that "Escapes" hold by leaving the ring twice loses.
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No points for blocking a submission hold.
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No head contact AT ALL!!
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