At Kwan Martial Arts Academy we teach the traditional Korean Martial Art known as Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan. Ours is on the development of life skills through hard work. Tang Soo Do is excellent for fitness. Regular training improves muscle tone, stamina and helps promote good mental health.
Sparring Ruleset
All participants must obey the Instructors/Referee's commands at all times, students that break the rules outlined below may be expelled from Kwan Martial Arts Academy without redress. Please see the terms and conditions of Kwan Martial Arts Academy for more.
Protective Equipment
Protective Equipment is required for all individuals with no exceptions. WKF(World Karate Federation) approved products or similar are recommended to ensure a standard quality of equipment.
Shin guards with instep/foot protection
Gum shields
Groin guards & breast-plates(optional)
Gloves must completely cover fingers
Helmets
Basic Rules
“Open” or Free-flowing sparring bouts are continuous without undue interruption or stoppage.
Sparring is semi-contact and excessive force is strictly forbidden. Contact is kept friendly.
2-minute bouts.
Participants must have good control at all times. Proper courtesy to others must be maintained i.e. striking an opponent that trips or is falling/fallen.
Striking
Defined as Kicking or Punching and is only permitted to specific areas.
Permitted Striking Areas
Leg
Kicks to the side of the upper leg/thigh
Torso/Body
Kicks and Punches to the front and sides of the torso/body
Head
Kicks to the side are permitted provided Helmets, Gum shields and Shin+ protective equipment is worn.
Forbidden\Illegal Striking Areas
Leg
Kicks to or below the knee
Groin Strikes
Torso/Body
Striking to the back of the body or spine
Head
Strikes to the neck
Strikes to Face
Forbidden/Illegal Techniques
Elbow Strikes
Back/Hammer fists (including spinning)
Groin Strikes
Stomps
Grabbing limbs