LEGAL ISCF TECHNIQUES

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1. HAND STRIKES
   • Fighters may strike with a closed fist or an open hand/palm of their hand.
   • Fingerstrikes or rakes are not allowed.
   • Strikes to the throat are not allowed.
2. ARM STRIKES:
   • Amateur: "FOREARM" Strikes are allowed to the BODY ONLY!
     • NO ELBOW STRIKES AT ALL in Amateur ISCF Bouts.
   • Pro: Forearm Strikes and Rounded Elbows (Not Downward/ OR Spiking) are permitted in Professional ISCF Bouts.
3. LEGS: Fighters may strike with their knees, shins and feet to all parts of the body when the fight is standing up. Once one fighter's knee touches the ring floor, NO kicks are allowed to that fighter's head as he is then considered "on the ground". (a fighter is determined "ON THE GROUND" when that fighter's knee touches the ring floor or he is otherwise not supported by his two feet, alone, supporting him in a standing or crouched position.)
4. THROWS AND TAKEDOWNS: All wrestling, judo, and jujitsu throws and takedowns are permitted.
5. CHOKES: All chokes can be done with the arms and legs EXCEPT SINGLE HAND OR FINGERTIP THROAT CHOKES WHICH ARE ILLEGAL.
6. LOCKS: Elbow, shoulder, wrist, knee, and ankle locks are allowed. Single digit locks to the fingers or toes are not legal.