16. European Open Amateur Shooto Championships

Official Registration to compete in the 16. European Open Amateur Shooto Championships

Date: Saturday, June 4th 2016
Place: Öschweg 2, 72555 Metzingen, Germany
Venue: Öschhalle
Organizer: Shooto Germany
Competitors: all Martial Artists over 18 years of age
Registration: only via this online registration form provided here. No registration via E-Mail or messages on Social Networks.
Deadline: Registration ends on May 28th 2016

Every competitor must pay a registration fee of 30,00 Euro during the weight-in in cash and Euro bills.

Tournament style

Single Elimination Tournament in all weight-division. The winner of a match advances to the next round. The loser is eliminated from competition.

Rules

Official Shooto Rules for Amateurs. Fight time in the Preliminary Matches is 1 Round of 4 Minutes duration. Fight time in the Final Matches is 2 Rounds of 3 Minutes duration with an intervall of 1 Minute between Rounds.

Legal Techniques

-Punching with the Fist (Knuckles) to the Head and Body during Stand-Up Fighting
-Kicking and Kneestrikes to the Head, Body and Legs during Stand-Up Fighting
-Clinching
-Throws, Takedowns
-Groundfighting with Chokes and Joint-Locks

Illegal Techniques

-Punching or kicking an opponent on the ground
-Ellbowstrikes
-Throws on the head or spine
-Small joint manipulations
-Slams

Equipment

The Promoter provides MMA Gloves, Shinguards, Kneepads and Headguards for all fighters. All fighters must have a mouthpiece, a groin-cup (male fighters) and a chest protector (female fighters)

Every Team can have a maximum of three Coaches, who can enter the venue for free.

All Athletes and Coaches, who participate at the European Championships will have free entrance to the night show of SHOOTO KINGS IV: Battle Royale!