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B · Beginner · 6 rules · Step 1 of 4

The bout

  1. How long is a sanda fight?A sanda bout is three rounds of two minutes each, with one minute's rest between them.
  2. What is the platform in sanda, and what happens if a fighter falls off?Sanda is fought on a raised square platform called the leitai, 8 metres by 8 metres and 80 cm high, with no ropes.

Scoring

  1. How do you score points in sanda?A punch to the head or body scores one point, and so does a kick to the thigh.
  2. How are throws and takedowns scored in sanda?A fighter scores two points when the opponent falls and the fighter stays on their feet.

Fouls and results

  1. How is a round won in sanda?A round goes to the fighter the sideline judges have scoring higher.
  2. How do you win a sanda fight?The usual way is to win two rounds.
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