What are the penalties in sqay?
I · Intermediate · The Loba fight · 4 of 5Stepping out of the arena is a Kakoday; dropping the tura or shield is a Tura Artaushwa. For each, the first two count together as a Yaw against the player, the third as a Dha and every one after as a Dre. A Muko warning works the same up to the third; the next is a Dasi Muko, worth a Dre.
How it works
- Kakoday: leaving the arena.
- Tura Artaushwa: dropping tura or shield.
- Muko: warning.
- First two: one Yaw against.
- Third: a Dha against.
- Fourth on: a Dre against.
- Dasi Muko: a Dre against.
- Owaza: disqualification.
The glossary has the Kakoday, the Tura Artaushwa, the Muko, the Dasi Muko, the Owaza and the bargula.
Tricky cases
What is one Kakoday worth in the score table?
Minus 0.5.
After a Dasi Muko, what follows?
Owaza, disqualification.
Why is a Muko given?
Ignoring the referee, breaking the rules or leaving without permission.
Is a Dasi Muko said quietly?
No. Loudly, as a public warning.
Why the rule exists
Penalties that grow with each repeat stop a player from using the edge or a dropped weapon as a tactic.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kakoday | Minus 0.5 each | L Q 7 |
| Dasi Muko | Minus 4 | L Q 7 |
| Repeat | Owaza | L Q 4 |
From the rule book
International Council of Sqay, Sqay Rule Book (Rules and Regulations), pages 4, 6 and 7. Checked 15 October 2026. Official document: ICSQAY Sqay Rule Book, Sqay Federation of India copy.