Allowed Techniques

Type Technique Description
Straight Punch Oi Tsuki / Gyaku Tsuki Straight punches to the chest and abdomen
Upper Punch Shita Tsuki Upward punch to the chest and abdomen
Elbow Strike to the Body Chudan Empi Uchi Elbow strike to the body
Front Kick Chudan Mae Geri / Mae Keage Front kicks to the body and head
Knee Strike Chudan Hiza Geri Knee strikes to the body and head
Low Roundhouse Kick Gedan Mawashi Geri Roundhouse kicks to the leg
Middle Roundhouse Kick Chudan Mawashi Geri Roundhouse kicks to the body
High Roundhouse Kick Jodan Mawashi Geri Roundhouse kicks to the head
Side Kick Chudan Yoko Geri Side kicks to the body and head
Back Kick Ushiro Geri Back kicks to the legs, body, and head
Spinning Hook Kick Ushiro Mawashi Geri Spinning hook kicks to the body and head
Spinning Kick Mawashi Kaiten Geri Spinning kick technique
Heel Kick to the Thigh (“Valeri Kick”) Gedan Kakato Geri Heel kick to the thigh
Brazilian Kick Mawashi Otoshi Geri Downward kick targeting the head and shoulders
Standing Sweep Ashi Barai A standing sweep is allowed provided it is executed without prolonged grabbing. It must be immediately followed by a legal scoring technique.

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