Updated 2024-10-10

SANDA INFORMATION
Nordic Open Wushu Championships is an open international martial arts competition in Sanda. Rules are officially named Wushu-Sanshou.

SANDA COMPETITION REGULATIONS

Sweden Kung fu & Wushu Federation rules for Sanda (official name Wushu-Sanshou) will be used at this competition. The set of rules are based on the 2024 set of IWUF rules, with some national modifications for Light contact and Juniors.

Competition classes

Sanda “World Cup” Rules

General sanda rules apply.
Exceptions:
– No protective gear, only gloves.
– Best of 5 rounds (3 rounds minimum)

Sanda – A class: senior elite level with full contact.

Experience from international competitions or wins in national competitions, or similar level of experience. Full standard protective gear, no shin guards.

Sanda Light/ B class: light contact.

Competition in Sanda B-class light contact should be executed as its name implies, with well-controlled techniques. Competitors use all techniques from Sanda A-class (full contact), but these techniques must be well controlled when they land on legal targets. No intentional knockouts are allowed, and this leads to disqualification. B-class light contact Sanda has been created as an intermediate stage before full contact Sanda. Open for first time competitors, non-experienced athletes, but requires minimum two years of sparring training. Full standard protective gear with shin guards.

Judging on level of contact in B-class

The athlete- & team manager/coach is overall responsible for signing up in the right class, based on previous experience.
The mat referee and head judge will be responsible for judging the level of contact in the B-class fights. If the athlete disregards the referee’s warnings on using too much power, or intentionally goes for a knock out, the athlete will be disqualified.

Age classes

SENIOR (18–40 years)

• “World Cup” Rules: full contact.
• A class level: full contact.
• B class level: light contact.

JUNIOR (16–17 years). B class level, light contact.

CADET (14-15 years). B-class light contact, no head techniques allowed.

Weight classes

Ordinary Sanda (Wushu-Sanshou) weight classes apply.

WEIGHT CLASS MEN
48 kg (≤ 48 kg)
52 kg (> 48 kg–≤ 52 kg)
56 kg (> 52 kg–≤ 56 kg)
60 kg (> 56 kg–≤ 60 kg)
65 kg (> 60 kg–≤ 65 kg)
70 kg (> 65 kg–≤ 70 kg)
75 kg (> 70 kg–≤ 75 kg)
80 kg (> 75 kg–≤ 80 kg)
85 kg (> 80 kg–≤ 85 kg)
90 kg (> 85 kg–≤ 90 kg)
+90 kg

WEIGHT CLASS WOMEN
48 kg (≤ 48 kg)
52 kg (> 48 kg–≤ 52 kg)
56 kg (> 52–≤ 56 kg)
60 kg (> 56 kg–≤ 60 kg)
65 kg (> 60 kg–≤ 65 kg)
70 kg (> 65 kg–≤ 70 kg)
75 kg (> 70 kg–≤ 75 kg)
+75 kg (> 75 kg)

Uniform & equipment

• The athlete will use personal Sanda shorts and linen in red and blue (international standard colors) are mandatory.
• For women, covering dress is allowed.
• Personal suspension, mouth guard, and hand wraps (max 2,5 m, non-elastic) are required.
• All other protective equipment will be provided by the organizer with IWUF competition-certified equipment. No personal gloves, shin guards, or head guards are allowed.

For further questions on the rules and classes, contact the organizing committee at info@nordicopenwushu.se

REGISTRATION FEE

Payment is done online with credit card. Swish payment is accepted for Swedish citizens.

ORGANIZER & CONTACT INFORMATION

Organizing committee
For general questions and full info about the competition:
info@nordicopenwushu.se
www.nordicopenwushu.se

Organizer
Peder Finnsiö
President Sweden Kung fu & Wushu Federation
peder@swedenwushu.se
+46 70 6705181

The competition is sanctioned by the Sweden Kung fu & Wushu Federation.