What are fouls in sqay?
A · Advanced · The Loba fight · 1 of 3Fouls include attacks on banned areas, blows to the eyes or groin, dangerous strikes or kicks, attacks on the hips, knee joints or insteps, hitting with the elbow or tura grip, striking a downed opponent, throwing down the tura or shield, wasting time and arguing with the referee. The centre referee may disqualify a disobedient or dangerous player.
How it works
- Eyes or groin: foul.
- Hips, knees, insteps: foul.
- Elbow or grip: foul.
- Downed player: foul.
- Throwing equipment: foul.
- Wasting time: foul.
- Arguing: foul.
- Disqualified: out of the tournament.
The glossary has the fouls (sqay), the centre referee's power of disqualification, the Owaza, the disqualification period, the Dasi Muko and the Muko.
Tricky cases
A disqualified player apologises. Can they enter another event?
The jury decides, after looking at the offence.
How long can a ban last?
One to five years, set by the technical committee chairman.
Can a disqualified player enter another category?
No, not in that tournament.
Is unsporting behaviour a foul?
Yes, as is ignoring the referee.
Why the rule exists
Banning joint and groin attacks protects areas that guards do not cover.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Owaza | Out of tournament | L Q 4 |
| Ban | 1 to 5 years | L Q 10 |
| Referee | May disqualify | L Q 6 |
From the rule book
International Council of Sqay, Sqay Rule Book (Rules and Regulations), pages 4, 6 and 10. Checked 15 October 2026. Official document: ICSQAY Sqay Rule Book, Sqay Federation of India copy.