KTOC Rules and Regulations
1. No face contact. Two judges must see contact. First time is a warning. Second time is a minus
point. Blood or excessive contact is an automatic disqualification.
2. Target areas are solar plexus, rib cage to mid-body line, and for back belts only- side helmet,
jaw, and temple. Light contact to the body is permitted. No groin kicks.
3. All matches are for 2 minutes. Punch is one point. Kick is two points. 5 point wins.
4. Grabbing is permitted. Must be only for short duration with technique continuity towards a score.
5. No dangerous or unusual techniques.
6. Leading lead sweeps for Black Belt only. No sweeps are permitted for under belts.
7. Ridge hands permitted for black belts only.
8. No spinning or blind side techniques to the head.
9. Judo-type throws are not permitted.
10. No spear-hand techniques.
11. Scoring is by majority vote.
12. Running out of ring is not permitted.
13. Verbal taunting is not permitted.
14. Respectful inquiry may be made to judges.
15. Judges and referee will demonstrate score.
16. No interferences allowed by instructors, or friends.
17. Referees and Judges will run their rings applying the same rules to all contestants.
18. Any disputes must be brought to tournament Arbitrator by Center referee.
19. The Referee of a designated judge must get trophies. Trophies are awarded at the end of each
division.
20.
fighter is allowed one coach.
