Open Tournament? Rules Help.?

[Gen_Tora]

I am working on the idea of holding an open style, open rank tournament. Kinda like UFC or XMA but more oriented toward a more rules light setting. I want it to be a) full contact & b) not favoring a certain style type (i.e. striking, grappling, or trapping).

What would be some good basic rules, Here is what I have on my own anything need to be changed by anyone opinion?

Illegal Targets: Striking

1)Eyes.

2)Front of the Knees

3)Throat or Neck

4)Groin

5)Spine

6)Back of the Head

Illegal Targets: Grappling

1)Eyes

2)Groin

3)Fingers & Toes

4)Hair

Illegal Actions:

1)Attacking before the fighting signal is given.

2)Continuing to fight when the ‘STOP’ fighting signal is given

3)Biting & Scratching

4)Spitting

5)Striking anywhere but the Upper Ribs, Chest or Stomach of an opponent on the ground while standing.

6)Fighting “Off the Mats.” (i.e. Fighting outside of the tournament grounds)

thanks,

Ron

[cleung]

I think having a new event with new rules is interesting but one thing you really have to ask yourself is how you are going to attract competitors away from already established circuits.