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Continuation Sparring
TECHNICAL SPARRING - NO KNOCKOUTS
Toro Z Muay Thai invites up and coming fighters to test their skills at our Technical Sparring Muay Thai tournament. We're providing a platform where fighters will compete under a true Muay Thai rule set and gain the experience needed to compete in amateur Muay Thai fighting and beyond.
Spectator fee: $20, Kids 8 & under are free
SEE FULL RULES BELOW-
Adults Technical Sparring Registration Fee 40$
Youth Technical Sparring Registration fee $30
Refund policy: Registrants will be refunded if no applicable opponent is found.
PREVIOUS FIGHTING EXPERIENCE Competitors are required to accurately disclose their prior fighting experience upon registration. Failure to honestly disclose experience will result in disqualification. Please disclose ALL point Muay Thai/Kickboxing, point Boxing, smokers, amateur Muay Thai/Kickboxing, amateur Boxing, and amateur MMA during registration.
*Professional fighters may not compete in this tournament
Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced Class Divisions: Competitors are placed within the below classes/divisions based on the number of stand-up matches they have previously had.
Beginner: 0-3 previous matches
Intermediate: 4-6 previous matches
Advanced: 7+ previous matches
WEIGHT CLASSES Competitors can register at their chosen weight and will be required to weigh in at this specified weight. Matchups will be made within a 10lb range. Weight cutting is not required or encouraged. Competitors will weigh in for their match the morning of the tournament. Weigh-ins May 3rd Location: Toro Z Muay Thai 3749 Stockton Blvd Ste A Sacramento, CA 95820 Time: 7am - 10:00am
RULES AND DIVISION INFORMATION Matches are overseen and controlled by trained WAKO officials. Failure to follow the rules will result in disqualification. Adults Technical Sparring 3 x 2:00 minute rounds, 1:00 minute breaks Adults will compete following Toro Z Muay Thai's Technical Sparring rule set (see below). Athletes will be matched up based on age, weight (within 10lbs), and class/experience. Optional no head shots division available. Youth Technical Sparring 6yrs-8yrs: 2 x 1:00 minute rounds, 45 second breaks 9yrs-15yrs: 2 x 1:30 minute rounds, 1:00 minute breaks 16yrs-17yrs: 2 x 1:30 minute rounds, 1:00 minute breaks. Youth athletes will compete following Toro Z Muay Thai's Technical Sparring rule set (see below). Athletes will be matched up based on age (within 24 months), weight (within 10lbs), and class/experience.
CONTINUATION SPARRING RULES
1. No Knockouts or Technical Knockouts - Knockouts result in immediate disqualification. Obvious attempts to achieve a knockout will result in one warning and then disqualification.
2. Technical Sparring - These are point sparring style matches, and fighters should only throw strikes with a maximum of 70% power. Use of excessive power will result in one warning and then disqualification.
3. Competitor Safety - Fighter safety is top priority, and referees have the ability to intervene or stop a match at any time for safety reasons. These reasons may include:• A fighter is not properly defending themselves due to injury, lack of skill, or exhaustion.• A fighter is at risk of serious injury. • A fighter is utilizing cheap-shots or illegal techniques.• A fighter is throwing strikes with maximum power.
PATH TO VICTORY
Damage: Your strikes have a clear effect on your opponents conditioning and stamina.
Disruption: Your strikes disrupt your opponents rhythm /flow.
Dominance: Your strikes and movements show effective aggression in controlling the bout.
ENCOURAGED TECHNIQUES
Punches - jab, cross, hook, uppercut, body punches Kicks - round kicks, push kicks, side kicks, leg kicks Knees - to the body *only* Sweeps & Trips - to the front of leg *only* Kick Defense - blocks, checks, catches, evasion Punch Defense - blocks, parries, head movement
ILLEGAL TECHNIQUES
Elbows and Knees to the head, Spinning back fists, Kicks to the knee, Push kicks/side kicks to the leg, Axe kicks, Wrestling takedowns (double/single leg, lat drop, fireman carry, etc.) Judo throws (hip toss, etc.) Sweeps to the back of the leg, Taking more than 2 steps after catching the leg, Strikes to the back of the head, Strikes to the spine, Strikes to the groin, Strikes to the throat
REQUIRED GEAR For all divisions• 16oz gloves (12yrs & up)• 12oz or 16oz gloves (6yrs - 11yrs, depends on weight) • Shin gear • Head gear • Mouth piece• Athletic cup
CLOTHING • Training shorts or pants, no pockets • Rash guard or T-Shirt tucked in
Questions? Contact us at iganciozambrano6@gmail.com , (209)898-5311, or
Follow us on ig:@torozmuaythai (https://instagram.com/torozmuaythai).
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