Official Rules for SHIDO MMA Matches
Official Rules and Regulations of SHIDO MMA
as of March 2008CompetitorsAll Competitors for C-, B- and A-Class Matches must be registered by the SHIDO Commission (Shidokan Germany) by providing the requested information and signing of the official Fighter Application for SHIDO MMA (Shido), which can be downloaded at www.fists-of-fury.com or will be mailed to the competitor upon requestCompetitors, both female and male, must be at least 18 years old in order to be considered to compete in Shido matches (16 years to compete in C-Class matches)Each competitor must provide a medical record upon requestOnly fighters who will be accepted by Shidokan Germany can enter official Shido Matches in Germany. Accepted fighters will be entered into the official Shido rankings at www.fists-of-fury.com, the website of Shidokan Germany’s premier MMA event label.
CoachesEach fighter may have up to three coaches for C-, B- and A-Class matches in her/his corner during official Shido matches. Only the head-coach is permitted to enter the ring before and after the fight, as well as in the intervals of the fightIf a coach or any other team mate or company of the fighter enters the ring during a match the competitor is immediately disqualified and shall be declared the looser of the match
MatchesC-Class matches will consist of 2 (two) 5 (five) minutes rounds B-Class matches will consist of 2 (two) rounds of 5 (five) minutes durationA-Class matches will consist of 3 (three) rounds of 5 (five) minutes durationIn all matches there is an interval of 1 (one) minute between roundsC-Class matches are for amateur fightersB-Class matches are for Semi-Professional fighters, who are less experienced in Mixed Martial Arts (or less than 6 wins in Shido)A-Class matches are for professional fighters (or more than 6 wins in Shido)All Shido title matches will consist of 3 (three) rounds of 5 (five) minutes duration under A-Class RulesThe fighters for title matches will be selected by the SHIDO Commission (Shidokan Germany), according to the shown performance in previous matches and the position in the official rankingsAll fighters for B- and A-Class matches and for Title fights must sign a contract for that fight at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.Matches will be held in a Boxing Ring. At special events the Commission can give the permission to hold matches also on Mats, in a Cage etc. (Beach Grappling, Team Competitions, House Galas…)Matches will be organized and hosted by the SHIDO Commission or its licensed associates onlyAll matches must follow the official rules for Shido matches and must be sanctioned by the SHIDO Commission or its licensed associates
Ways to winAn official Shido match can be won by KO (Knockout), TKO (Technical Knockout), Submission, RSC (Referee Stops Contest), Points or DQ (Disqualification)KO: a fighter, who is downed by a legal technique and in no condition to continue the fight, will loose the match by KOTKO: a fighter, who is injured accidentally or by a legal technique, in any serious danger for his health and who is not able to continue the fight in a proper way, will loose the match by TKO (e.g.: dislocated joint, fracture etc.)Submission: a fighter, who submits the fight by verbal signal or tapping out will loose the match by submission. This rule is also effective, if one of the coaches submits the fight (throwing in the towel etc.) for the fighterRSC: if the referee of a match decides, that one competitor can not continue the match in a proper way or defend himself against further attacks in a proper way, he will stop the fight, resulting in the loss of this match for the competitor. This rule is also affective for the case of 3 (three) knockdowns in 1 (one) roundDQ: if the referee finds one or both competitor(s) guilty of any and/or repeatedly violations of the official rules during a match, he can disqualify the competitor, resulting in the loss of the match for this competitor. If a fighter is guilty of violating the rules of sportsmanship and/or of proper and correct behaviour in- or outside the ring at an event or if a fighter does not follow the commands of the Referee in charge he may be disqualified, too. A disqualification can be declared up to four weeks after a fight if the Commission receives any written protest by a party.Points: please see Rule #5.
ScoringAll Shido matches will be judged by 3 (three) judges according to a 10-Point-Must-System, like in professional boxing. If there is no decision by KO, TKO, Submission, RSC or Disqualification during the match the winner will be determined by the score cards of the judges, who will score every round of a match.Examples:10-10: the round is a draw10-9: little advantage for one fighter10-8: clear advantage for one fighter or knockdown/serious submission attempt was scored in this round (there is 1 point deduction for each knockdown/serious submission attempt)10-7: full advantage for one fighter or two knockdowns or submission attempts were scored in this roundUnanimous Decision: all 3 (three) judges scored the win of the match for a fighter (3:0)Split Decision: 2 (two) judges scored the win of the match for one fighter and 1 (one) judge scored the win for her/his opponent (2:1)Majority Decision: 2 (two) judges scored the win of the match for one fighter and 1 (one) judge scored it a drawDraw: all other scorings will result in a draw (e.g.: 1-1-0, 1-0-0, 0-0-0)Draws in title matches: if the judges score the outcome of a title match a draw the following rules will be used:if the title of the match was vacant, the title will stay vacantif one of the competitors was the champion, he will keep the champion title
Fighter’s ClothesEach fighter has to wear suitable shortsFemale competitors must wear an approved chest protector covered by a tight top (no T-Shirts allowed)Male competitors must wear a groin protectorAll competitors must wear a mouth-pieceAll competitors must wear officially approved Shido Gloves, which will be provided by the Promoters.No other clothing, protective equipment, bandages or tapes allowed without expressed permission by the Main Judge
Legal TechniquesAll kicks and knee-strikes to the legs, body, arms and head during Stand-Up-FightingAll punches and elbow-strikes to the legs, body and arms during Stand-Up-FightingThrows, sweeps and takedownsSubmission holds, joint locks and chokes during Stand-Up- and Ground fightingAll kicks, knee-strikes, punches and elbow-strikes to the legs, body and arms during Ground fightingKicking and punching a downed opponent to the legs, body and arms from the standing positionKicking to the head of a standing opponent from the ground positionPunches to the Head with the Fist in Stand Up Fighting (C-, B- and A-Class)Punches to the Head with the Fist in Ground Fighting (B- and A-Class Matches, Title Matches)Elbow strikes to the head of an opponent during Stand Up Fighting and Ground Fighting (A-Class Matches, Title Matches)
Illegal TechniquesAll punches and/or kicks to the spinal cord, the back of the head and to the groin areaAll forearm- and elbow-strikes to the head (C- and B-Class Matches)Punches to the Head during Ground Fighting (C-Class Matches)Head buttingFish hookingScratchingGrabbing the hair of an opponentBitingEye gouging (also with the head, cheek, chin or elbow..)Manipulation of finger- and toe jointsClosing the wind pipe with the handPressure to the front of the throat with the elbowThrows, when the thrown opponent will land on his head or neckBack-Suplex throwsKicks and/or knee-strikes to the head of an opponent in ground positionSlamming an opponent to the ground (Bombing)Unsportsmanlike behaviour
DivisionsWomen (all female athletes of 18 years of age or older)Men (all male athletes of 18 years of age or older)
Weight ClassesWomen Bantamweight: -56 kg/-123,46 lbs.Featherweight: -60 kg/-132,28 lbs.Lightweight: -65 kg/-143,30 lbs.Welterweight: -70 kg/-154,32 lbs.Middleweight: -76 kg/-167,55 lbs.Heavyweight: +76,1 kg/+167,77 lbs.
MenLightweight: -70,4 kg/-155 lbs.Welterweight: -77,2 kg/-170 lbs.Middleweight: -84,0 kg/-185 lbs.Light Heavyweight: -93,1 kg/-205 lbs.Heavyweight: -120,3 kg/-265 lbs.Super Heavyweight: +120,3 kg/+265 lbs.
TitlesThere are no regional, national or continental titles in Shido. Each Weight-Class has only one international Champion.The titleholder has to defend her/his title at least once in every 12 month period. If the titleholder misses to defend her/his title in this period, the title becomes vacant. Competitors for title matches or –defences will be selected by the SHIDO CommissionThe SHIDO Commission can give permission for national and continental Amateur Titles in the C-Class (“Grand Prix” Fights). The winner of those “Grand Prix” Fights will be eventually considered for Prestige-, Super- and/or Title fights.
Copyrights“SHIDO MMA”, its logo and rules and regulations are protected by national and international laws. Any unpermitted use or copy in full or in part or violation of our rights will be prosecuted.
LicensingAny Gyms, Dojos, Promoters or Fighters, who are interested in becoming an official licensed associate of SHIDO MMA and the SHIDO Commission, please contact:
Shidokan Germany
President Peter Angerer
Kammweg 11
72829 Engstingen
Germany
SuspensionA Fighter can be suspended from participation in official SHIDO Matches for the following reasons:Non-Excused withdraw from a Fight: 3 Month suspensionViolation of any Rules resulting in a Disqualification from a Fight: 1-6 Month suspension (in serious cases the Fighter can be banned for lifetime from all future SHIDO events)Suffering a Knock-Out (Punch or Kick to the head) in an official SHIDO Fight: 2-8 weeks suspension DisqualificationsA fighter who is disqualified from a fight before, during or after the fight has to refund all paid purses to the promoter. Additionally the Commission can decide to:declare a title vacant, if the disqualified fighter is a current Champion in SHIDOban the disqualified fighter from all future events and/or fights for a specific amount of timeFailing to make WeightA Fighter who fails to be in the correct weight for his scheduled Fight will be given the opportunity to weight in a second time finally two hours after the first weight-in. If he fails again to be in weight the following rules will be in effect:0,1-0,3 kg difference: the confirmed purse of the Fighter will be reduced by 25% by the Promoter/SHIDO Commission0,4-0,6 kg difference: the confirmed purse of the Fighter will be reduced by 50% by the Promoter/SHIDO Commission0,7-0,9 kg difference: the confirmed purse of the Fighter will be reduced by 75% by the Promoter/SHIDO Commission1,0 kg and more difference: the confirmed purse of the Fighter will be reduced by 100% by the Promoter/SHIDO Commission. Fighters for Title Matches must have the exact maximum weight as stated in our official weight divisions.If the Titelholder fails to make weight as described in No. v. he will lose the Titel and the Titel becomes vacant.If the Challenger for a Titel fails to make weight the Champion will keep his Titel but has to agree for another Titelmatch against a selected opponent within 3-6 month after the scheduled Match. If one of both fighters in a Title match failed to make weight (as described in No. v.) the SHIDO Commission can give the permission that the Match between the Champion and the Challenger can be fought at this event, but it will not be a Title Match. Rules of No. i. to iv. stay in effect. Drug Testing
All Athletes competing in SHIDO MMA licensed Matches are subject for Drug Tests and – in order to compete in SHIDO MMA Matches – have to agree to the following statement:
“I agree to submit to any drug testing that may be required of me relating to Competition and hereby give my consent to such testing. I understand that the results of this test may be made public and agree to such results being a matter of public record. I understand that I may be disqualified from this event based on the results of such tests and agree to accept the decision of the organizers as a condition precedent to my participation.”
Officials
All official SHIDO MMA matches must be overseen by the following officials:
Supervisor: The Supervisor of Shidokan Germany for an event has to oversee the Judges and Referees and is the official representative of Shidokan Germany at a professional event. All orders and decisions of the Supervisor are final at the event and can overrule all decisions of the Referees and Judges. Main Referee: The Main Referee is responsible for the introduction of the rules to the judges. He also oversees the correct clothing of the athletes, the equipment which is used by the athletes (Gloves, Mouthpiece, Groin-Cup etc.).Referee: A Referee is responsible for the correct use and following of all rules for SHIDO MMA matches during the fights.Judges: The Judges score all fights by a 10-Point-Must-System. The SHIDO Commission
The SHIDO Commission consists of the following Persons:
Branch Chief/President: Peter AngererVice-President: Andreas BeckertMain-Referee: Peter WenzelSupervisor of Events: Bruno Rico