Rules
EMAC RULES at A GLANCE
(updated 04-15-25)
*Must compete in gender of birth
Weapons & Forms Scoring
9.99 is 1st place, 9.98 is 2nd place, 9.97 is 3rd place, 9.96 is 4th place. All others 9.90-9.95
*2 competitors or Tie Breaker – Referees will call for show of hands *There will be no deduction for the weapon touching the floor. All competitors will perform, track performance. Then bring back up for scoring. Cannot repeat your top 4 numbers.
*If Weapon dropped or fumbled, score with mistake as part of your scoring.
Criteria for Judging:
• Gymnastics, acrobatics, splits or other freestyle type movements not allowed. Full uniform required.
• Judging based on use manipulation & control of the weapon(s) or just techniques in empty hand forms then Balance, Stances, Focus, Technical, Presentation, & Difficulty.
• Flag Sparring 1 min rounds (can be one judge).
• You can’t hold your opponent. If one opponent goes down then the match stops until competitor gets back up. No wrists or finger locks. If a flag accidentally falls out judge will put it back in and reset match. Whoever gets all 3 flags, or the most, by the end of time wins. If tie at end, sudden death.
• All ages and both genders. Can compete with a weapon form or an empty hand form. Judging done same as above. Medals awarded for 1-3 place.
• 2 min or 10 Point Spread whichever comes first.
• Face Shields Mandatory-except Adults then just Headgear required.
• All Kicks 2 Points, All Hands 1 Point. All parts of Head allowed, except bops to top of head, front and side torso. (ie. Hammerfist, or jump touch).
• There will be a 10 second time out for coaches in all age divisions.
• One Coach allowed to sit in chair and coach.
• Chest Protectors highly recommended for ages 17 and below. MMA gloves not allowed. Footgear must cover toes.
• Sweeps are allowed only to back of calf or below of the front leg followed by attempt to score.
• Trapping is allowed for 1 second followed by attempt to score.
• If two judges can’t agree on a 1 or 2 point for the same competitor then 1 point will be awarded.
• If no one in division; competitor will do an exhibition match agreed by referees.
• Uniform and belt required.
*In all Sparring divisions bowing out in the first round is a disqualification from the division.
• Music required and must be provided by the competitor.
• 1 inversion required in CMX Forms and 1 inversion or release of weapon required in CMX Weapons. Full uniform required.
• Judging based on Balance, Stances, Focus, Technical, Presentation, & Difficulty. In CMX weapons judging also based on use manipulation & control of the weapon.
• Padded Swords 1 min rounds
• Must wear helmet and faceshield. Legs, arms, back not legal targets. Target areas: front core/trunk, shoulders, and head.
• MUST have both hands on sword to score. No single hand grabs. All techs 1 pt. Maximum points at end of time or 10 point spread.
• Juniors 17 and below: 1 round only– 1:00 min., Adults 18 and up 2 one minute round with 30 sec. rest period in between.
• Chest Protectors are MANDATORY for ages 9 & Below. Face shield mandatory for ages 17 and below. Adults headgear is required.
• Head/face contact is light. Kicks and punches allowed to head/face and front/side torso; except ages 17 and below. For ages 17 and below NO HANDS TO HEAD. No leg kicks.
• There will be a 10 second time out for coaches in all age divisions.
• One Coach allowed to sit in chair and coach.
• Winner will be determined by a show of hands at the end of time.
• Up to 3 hand strikes are allowed in a fury, then either a disengagement or kicks required. Ref can/will separate.
• MMA gloves not allowed. Footgear must cover toes.
• Winner will be determined be general ringmanship, strikes landed both kicks and hands, and aggressiveness.
• Uniform and belt required.
• NEW if center ref feels at any point the match is one sided or uncompetitive, they can call both referees and a majority decision can be made stop the match and announce a winner.
• In all Sparring divisions bowing out in the first round is a disqualification from the division. Referee can go straight to disqualification if needed.
• 2 technical fouls allowed per event to any person in the building. 2nd technical foul they are kicked out of the building.
• Protests: Protests can be requested up until awards are given out. Protests may or may not be granted. Usual protests are: weights verification, birth certificate verification, skill level verification, and points tabulation error. Judges/refs calls or non calls cannot be protested.
Code of Conduct/Instructor/Competitor/Coach/Spectator/Coach/Parent or other Participant
- All competitors will be held to the highest standard of excellence. There will be zero tolerance for unsafe or unsportsmanlike behavior.
- No Negative Coaching will be allowed at anytime.
- No person may step into a ring unless their student or child is injured or invited by Center Referee.
- No acts of Vulgarity, Profanity, Violence or Extreme Outward displays of anger will be tolerated.
- Safety will be our first priority, excessive contact will not be allowed.
- Referee decisions are final. If you feel any rules have been violated, you can ask the center referee or ring coordinator for clarification.
- Competitors must have proper equipment and uniform as defined in the rules and subject to EMAC approval.
- Only competitors and officials are allowed on the competitor floor. Spectators are to remain seated in the stands so everyone can watch.
- Violations may be treated with disqualification from the division in which the person is competing in and possible Disqualification from the current and any future EMAC Event and or a request to leave the event. In extreme cases law enforcement will be called and charges pressed.
- Lastly, have a great attitude and support your fellow competitors. It’s a sport and have fun!
