Behaviour on the Field

1. Striking an opponent with excessive force is forbidden.
2. The instructions of the marshals on the field shall be followed at all times.
3. Each fighter shall maintain control over his or her temper at all times.
4. Should a safety issue arise the marshal will call "HOLD" and all combat activity in the lists will stop until the marshal indicates that it is safe to resume.
5. Any behaviour that takes deliberate advantage of an opponent’s chivalry or safety consciousness, or that takes deliberate unfair advantage of an opponent, is prohibited.
6. A fighter shall not deliberately strike a helpless opponent.
7. Any fighter who obtains an unfair advantage by repeatedly becoming "helpless" (for example, by falling down or losing their weapon) may, after being duly warned by the marshals on the field, be forced to yield the fight at the next occurrence of such behaviour.
8. Grappling, tripping, throwing, punching, kicking, and wrestling are prohibited.
9. Deliberately striking an opponent with a shield (shield bashing) is forbidden.
10. Grasping an opponent’s person, shield, or weapon is prohibited.
11. Target Areas
    1. Legal target areas are the same as those in adult rattan combat, except face thrusts are not allowed in Division 1.
    2. Shots to the groin and throat are legal, but discouraged.